Joined Surgi-Care in March of 2006.

During her tenure at Surgi-Care, April has held the positions of Technician, Anesthesia Technician and Equipment Manager; until September, 2011 when she accepted a promotion to Office Manager.  April enjoys many hobbies such as horseback riding, boating, relaxing on Florida beaches and shopping.  April and her husband Archie own numerous dogs, cats, horses, goats and a cow.  April and Archie recently became the very proud parents of a beautiful baby boy.

Joined Surgi-Care in January of 2012.

Suzanne graduated from the University of Florida in 2000 with a degree in Animal Sciences.  After attaining her degree, she opened a dairy farm and ice cream business and operated it until re-locating back to Florida.  Suzanne's interest in horses and cattle go back many years and she continues to stay pursue that interest through horseback riding and showing dairy cattle at local and national shows.  Suzanne makes her home with her husband Chris and their three children Austin, Rebecca and Colby as well as a quarter horse mare and multiple diary heifers and cows.  In whatever spare time remains, Suzanne enjoys going to the beach.

Joined Surgi-Care in July of 2007.

Loretta grew up riding and caring for horses in Michigan and showed for years on the hunter/jumper circuit.  In 2005, she graduated from Bel-Rae Institute in Denver, CO as a Certified Veterinary Technician.   Loretta worked for, and did an internship, at Littleton Large Animal Hospital in Littleton, CO before relocating to Florida.  She is experienced in ICU care, emergencies, radiology and anesthesia.  Loretta lives in Lithia with her husband, son, three dogs and two thoroughbreds.

Joined Surgi-Care in February of 2010.

Trinity has been involved with horses for as long as she can remember.  Outside of Surgi-Care, she spends much of her time outdoors with her quarter horse Bubba working cows or enjoying a trail ride.  Besides Bubba, Trinity owns two dogs, Peanut and Bo-C-Fus.  Trinity will be continuing her education in the fall of 2011 when she begins classes at Hillsborough Community College with the goal of becoming a Game Warden.

Joined Surgi-Care in November of 2010.

Christie earned an Associate’s degree in veterinary technology from Sanford-Brown College in 2010. She has chosen to specialize in equine care and is continuing her equine education by training to be a farrier.  When not caring for horses, she enjoys sunsets, traveling, Italian food, and cuddling with her two dog’s, Gizzmo and Scooter, and her cat Mr. Speigel. Christie is very close to her parents and was recently engaged to her best friend Nathan.

Joined Surgi-Care in June of 2011.

Ashley is a native Floridian and grew up in Sarasota.  She became a registered nurse in June of 2010 at the State College of Florida.  Ashley is currently attending the University of South Florida and is working towards a bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology.  Upon completing her degree, she plans to continue her veterinary education and hopes to attend the veterinary school at the University of Florida.  In addition to her studies, Ashley is a member of the Pre-Vet Society at USF and is the treasurer of the USF equestrian team.  Ashley began riding horses when she was 4 years old.  She, along with her horses Flash and Smokey, have shown with the American Paint Association and the National Barrel Horse Association.  Together they have won numerous awards and buckles, and a saddle.  In addition to Flash and Smokey, Ashley owns another horse Hank; a dog, Libby and a cat, Bud.

Joined Surgi-Care in January 2012.

Katherine, 'Kat,' is a native Floridian.  From childhood, she was interested in horses and took her first riding lessons at Girl Scout Camp.  She hung around the camp for years, eventually working as a horseback riding instructor.  Later, as a working student for an Olympian event rider, she gained extensive experience in caring for FEI horses.  Kat has ridden eventers in the past, dressage for the last few years, and now wants to try endurance.  She is owned by two horses: Nacho and Bonnie.  She shares her house with three dogs, a cat, and a small collection of tarantulas.