Meet Our Team!

Dr. Zach grew up in Coral Gables, Florida. He spent his undergraduate years as a Florida State Seminole, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science. Shortly afterwards, he studied veterinary medicine at St. George’s University. Dr. Zach has a special interest in preventative medicine and sincerely enjoys building relationships with clients and their pets through all their life stages. As an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and the Manatee County Veterinary Society, Dr. Zach has developed a familiarity with the local veterinary community and the clients they serve. In his spare time, Dr. Zach plays drums and also enjoys boating and being a dad two his two sons.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and making memories with her two rescued dogs, Gracie and Brooke, and her cat, Mia.

Alina has had a passion for animals since she started volunteering at the animal shelter back in high school. Since then, she has immersed herself in the veterinary industry, having worked as a veterinary assistant, customer service representative, and practice manager. At home, Alina enjoys reading and spending time with her family, which includes a Parson Russel mix named “Mia” and an American Bulldog mix named “Cooper”.

Trista and her husband Mike have been married 25 years with 3 children. Born and raised in Bradenton she enjoys being on the water and fishing. Her family is heavily involved in Shooting Sports and Dirt Bike racing all across Florida. She enjoys working part time as a CSR and spending time with her dog and cat at home. Received CVT license in 2001 and worked as a technician for 7 years. 

Stephanie is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). As the Veterinary Technician Supervisor at Vet Next Door, she supports our team with over 30 years of experience in veterinary practice. Stephanie is originally from California and spent the first 20 years of her career working in both general and specialty practice. She now lives in Florida with her husband and has a son and daughter who have left the nest to make waves of their own. Stephanie currently has 2 dogs, a female Maltese named “Tesla” and a male Shih Tzu named “Taz”. She has also owned several Quarter horses and is an excellent rider, having participated in barrel races and ranch sorting. We are proud to have Stephanie filling a leadership role for our team at Vet Next Door.

Gabi has been in the veterinary field for 5 years. She is currently working towards finishing her bachelor’s degree and considering vet school in the future. Gabi loves animals so much that she filled her house with them. She has 11 pets: 2 dogs “Yobbo and Fry”, a cat “Gatosai”, 3 ferrets “Tomo, Tito, and Tula”, 2 birds “Frankie Valli and Mahina”, and 3 goldfish “Pierre, Bunny, and Big Chungus”. In her free time, Gabi enjoys watching movies, traveling, and building legos.

Anne was born and raised in Parrish and she has been working in the veterinary field for 3 years. She received her associates degree in veterinary technology and is working on getting certified as a Veterinary Technician. Anne really enjoys connecting with clients and making them feel valued. She has two dachshunds, Cooper and Lucy, and one senior cat, Nora. Outside of Vet Med, Anne loves going out to eat, watching movies, attending concerts, and raising her two daughters with her husband.

Karla is a certified veterinary technician who started her career at Vet Next Door. She has a strong interest in emergency medicine and enjoys working with a collaborative team. Karla’s favorite part of being a technician is being able to help pet parents find answer to all their questions, and educating them against preventable diseases. Outside of work, Karla enjoys traveling, good food, and running. At home, she has Athena, a mixed breed dog who loves cuddling.

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