Dr. Jeff Saunders
Our business has been built on the premise that we are a service profession and our clients make us what we are. We take pride in what we do and our clients expect the best. Our mission is to provide the very highest quality, up-to-date veterinary medical care possible, while building a personalized client/doctor/pet relationship based on sincere warmth and friendliness towards each client and their pets. Dr. Saunders has been practicing veterinary medicine in the community since he graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 and has been at his current location since 1997.
Our business has been built on the premise that we are a service profession and our clients make us what we are. We take pride in what we do and our clients expect the best. Our mission is to provide the very highest quality, up-to-date veterinary medical care possible, while building a personalized client/doctor/pet relationship based on sincere warmth and friendliness towards each client and their pets. Dr. Saunders has been practicing veterinary medicine in the community since he graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 and has been at his current location since 1997.
Jordan
Practice Manager
Jordan was raised in Avon Park and has 30+ years of experience with animals. Currently, she has a dog, Pedro and a cat, Hunter. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science. She has also graduated with her Opperman Practice Management License. She has a loving husband and two beautiful children.
Practice Manager
Jordan was raised in Avon Park and has 30+ years of experience with animals. Currently, she has a dog, Pedro and a cat, Hunter. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science. She has also graduated with her Opperman Practice Management License. She has a loving husband and two beautiful children.
Gaye
Client Relations
Gaye has been with Saunders Veterinary Services for more than 20 years. She traveled the country and the world as part of a military family, then settled in Highlands County in 1987. She is married and has 2 children and 1 grandchild as well as two cats, Dexter and Stony, and one dog, Gus, an English Bulldog.
Client Relations
Gaye has been with Saunders Veterinary Services for more than 20 years. She traveled the country and the world as part of a military family, then settled in Highlands County in 1987. She is married and has 2 children and 1 grandchild as well as two cats, Dexter and Stony, and one dog, Gus, an English Bulldog.
Laura
Client Relations
Laura has been with Saunders Veterinary Services since July 2000. She has a loving husband and one daughter as well as a Boxer named Gilly. Laura is an active person who enjoys the outdoors and animals. She also enjoys baking and sharing her yummy treats with us.
Client Relations
Laura has been with Saunders Veterinary Services since July 2000. She has a loving husband and one daughter as well as a Boxer named Gilly. Laura is an active person who enjoys the outdoors and animals. She also enjoys baking and sharing her yummy treats with us.
Jennifer
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer was raised with Golden Retrievers most of her young life in Pennsylvania which fueled her passion for veterinary medicine. When she moved to Florida in 1999 she continued her career in the food industry. In November 2004, Jennifer left the food industry and began working at Saunders Veterinary Services. After a few years she pursued a degree in Veterinary Technology, graduating from St. Petersburg College with an Associates Degree in 2011. Jennifer has a wonderful husband and two children, a boy and a girl as well as 3 cats and 2 dogs. In the near future she plans on expanding her knowledge in Veterinary Medicine by pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer was raised with Golden Retrievers most of her young life in Pennsylvania which fueled her passion for veterinary medicine. When she moved to Florida in 1999 she continued her career in the food industry. In November 2004, Jennifer left the food industry and began working at Saunders Veterinary Services. After a few years she pursued a degree in Veterinary Technology, graduating from St. Petersburg College with an Associates Degree in 2011. Jennifer has a wonderful husband and two children, a boy and a girl as well as 3 cats and 2 dogs. In the near future she plans on expanding her knowledge in Veterinary Medicine by pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Carrie
Technician Assistant
Carrie has been a member of the Saunders Veterinary team since May 2012. She has been riding horses since she was 3 years old and loves to share her passion and knowledge of horses with the team. Carrie has shown horses in Western and Eastern style as well as having grooming and training experience. Currently she has 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. Carrie is certified in equine and canine massage therapy. Carrie is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Technician Assistant
Carrie has been a member of the Saunders Veterinary team since May 2012. She has been riding horses since she was 3 years old and loves to share her passion and knowledge of horses with the team. Carrie has shown horses in Western and Eastern style as well as having grooming and training experience. Currently she has 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. Carrie is certified in equine and canine massage therapy. Carrie is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Melissa
Technician Assistant
Melissa has always had animals and has worked previously in the customer service and medical fields. She was a substitute teacher for 3 years and in December 2015, joined our team to combine her love for animals and passion for medicine by pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. She has been a resident of Highlands County for 21 years, married in 2004 and has 3 beautiful children, 3 cats and 2 dogs, French Bulldog named Duncan and a German Shorthaired Pointer named Lyndie. Melissa is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Technician Assistant
Melissa has always had animals and has worked previously in the customer service and medical fields. She was a substitute teacher for 3 years and in December 2015, joined our team to combine her love for animals and passion for medicine by pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. She has been a resident of Highlands County for 21 years, married in 2004 and has 3 beautiful children, 3 cats and 2 dogs, French Bulldog named Duncan and a German Shorthaired Pointer named Lyndie. Melissa is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Amanda
Technician Assistant
Amanda has adored animals all of her life. She has worked as an Executive Director and was one of the founders of the spay and neuter program at the Humane Society. Amanda has vounteered at several nonprofit animal rescue organizations and is currently involed with the 501(c)3 Saunders Second Chances. She has raised a lot of awareness about spaying and neutering as well as the adoption program at Animal Control. Not only is she a member of the Saunders Veterinary team, she is also part of the Just Like Home Pet Hotel team.
Technician Assistant
Amanda has adored animals all of her life. She has worked as an Executive Director and was one of the founders of the spay and neuter program at the Humane Society. Amanda has vounteered at several nonprofit animal rescue organizations and is currently involed with the 501(c)3 Saunders Second Chances. She has raised a lot of awareness about spaying and neutering as well as the adoption program at Animal Control. Not only is she a member of the Saunders Veterinary team, she is also part of the Just Like Home Pet Hotel team.
Cassandra
Technician Assistant
Cassy was born and raised here in Highlands County. She has worked with animals since 2013. Cassy is pursuing an education in Veterinary Medicine and is graduating with her AA in Biology in 2018 before pursuing her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville the fall of 2018. Not only is she a member of the Saunders Veterinary team, she is also part of the Just Like Home Pet Hotel team.
Technician Assistant
Cassy was born and raised here in Highlands County. She has worked with animals since 2013. Cassy is pursuing an education in Veterinary Medicine and is graduating with her AA in Biology in 2018 before pursuing her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville the fall of 2018. Not only is she a member of the Saunders Veterinary team, she is also part of the Just Like Home Pet Hotel team.
