
Meet the Team

Allyson
Vet Assistant
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Autumn
Kennel Technician
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Angela
Receptionist
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Brenna
Vet Assistant
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Brianna
Vet Technician
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Bryan
Vet Technician
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Christine
Receptionist
My husband and I moved to Florida from Ohio over 20 years ago but we are still Buckeyes at heart. We have 3 children and on the weekends you can find us boating, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes or hanging by the pool.

Courtney
Vet Technician
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Eternity
Receptionist
Hi my name is Eternity & I have two mix breed dogs. I rescued one of them and just adore them both so much. I like to spend my spare time at the beach and relaxing with family.

Jeffhry
Groomer
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Katie
Certified Vet Technician
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Kiara
Bather
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Kristin
Receptionist
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Gaston
Owner
Hi there! I'm Gaston and I founded Orchid Springs Animal Hospital with Dr. Vargas in 1996. We have enjoyed a myriad of pets over the years. Our dogs are named Daisy, Puppy and Uli. The feline family consists of Texas, Keanu and Charlie. In my free time I like to travel, read books and play the guitar. My main area of focus is in managing all of the hospital’s finances in order to sustain our mission of strengthening the human-animal bond.

Jessica
Vet Technician
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Kevin
Kennel Technician
Kevin has been working part-time on and off at OSAH since 2010. He retired from the Polk County School Board after 33 years. He primarily works in the kennel walking dogs and keeping the place tour ready. He is married to our Hospital Administrator, Melissa, and together they own 4 cats, 3 dogs, a turtle, an iguana and many pond fish. Kevin enjoys outdoor activities.

Leticia
Receptionist
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Melissa CVPM
Hospital Administrator
I started working at OSAH in 1998 as the front desk receptionist. I live with my husband, 4 cats, 3 dogs, 1 turtle, and 1 iguana. In my free time, I like to read and binge watch crime shows.

Mike
Kennel Technician
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Missy
Receptionist
Hello, my name is Missy. I have 6 dogs at home that are my children and hundreds of pups and animals that I love caring for at OSAH. I have an obsession and a huge place in my heart for those brachycephalic breeds. I can't seem to get enough of their smushed faces and snorts. I'm sure most of you know or have heard of our special needs Frenchie and spokes-pup, Dinky Doodle. I recently adopted this special girl from OSAH which Dr. Vargas rescued and cared for until she found her forever home. She’s now part of our smushed face pack. I’ve learned so much from Dinky with her resilience with life itself and love for others. She doesn’t let her disability ever get in her way. I must say I am the lucky one....she found and adopted me.

Nydia
Certified Vet Technician
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Michaela
Kennel Technician
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Paige
Head Receptionist
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Shay
Vet Technician
Hi! My name is Paige Shay and I have two dogs, a black lab named Maggie and a Golden Retreiver named Stanley. I also have a fiesty orange kitty named Lola, she runs our house! I have been a Veterinary Technician for 5 years and love to work with exotic animals as well as cats & dogs! I assist in our Veterinarians needs by pulling up vaccines, running lab work, taking xrays, etc. In my free time I enjoy taking time to spend with family and taking the dogs to the lake for a swim on a hot day.

Rafael
Vet Assistant
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PaviElle
Certified Vet Technician
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Sam
Inventory/ Pharmacy Manager
Samantha has one dog, a Borzoi named Walter. He is her first Sighthound and she hopes to have more in the future. She has also helped raise three Golden Retrievers for New Horizons, a non-profit organization that places trained service dogs to those with disabilities.

Shelby
Vet Technician
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Sharon
Pharmacy Technician
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Whitney
Marketing Specialist/ Kennel Technician
Hello! I'm Whitney and I have been working with animals professionally for 8 years. I have 3 dogs, 2 cats, 6 chickens and a husband that I care for at home. In my free time I enjoy traveling, hiking, and playing video games. I help care for the animals that visit our daycare/ boarding facility as well as take care of the technical side of OSAH, like building this website!

Tracy
Practice Manager
I joined the OSAH family back in 2009 as the Kennel Manager. In less than two years I was given the role of Practice Manager which I truly enjoy. My husband and I share our home with many wonderful little beings. We have 2 dogs, 7 cats, a bunch of birds as well as numerous small exotic pets. I have a passion for animals but a special affinity for sloths, turtles and marine life.