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 Veterinary 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 Veterinary Management License. She has a loving husband and two beautiful children.
Crystal
Client Relations
Crystal joined the team in 2018. She moved to Highlands County three years ago from Ft. Ogden. Crystal grew up in Ft. Ogden with animals all of her life there. She loves to spend time with her family that includes her wonderful fiance,
4 kids, 4 dogs and 1 cat.
Client Relations
Crystal joined the team in 2018. She moved to Highlands County three years ago from Ft. Ogden. Crystal grew up in Ft. Ogden with animals all of her life there. She loves to spend time with her family that includes her wonderful fiance,
4 kids, 4 dogs and 1 cat.
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 1 cat.
Jennifer is currently enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree program in Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College.
Once graduating from the program, she may pursue a specialty in Clinical Studies in Veterinary Medicine.
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 1 cat.
Jennifer is currently enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree program in Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College.
Once graduating from the program, she may pursue a specialty in Clinical Studies in Veterinary Medicine.
Meghann
Client Relations
Technician Assistant in Training
Meghann joined the team in 2019 because of her love of animals and commitment to helping others. She is the mother of a handsome, rambunctious little boy, has an Australian Shepherd named Harley, a cat named Mama,
and a horse named Reggie. She enjoys spending time with her son and being outdoors.
Meghann is looking forward to the next four legged addition to her family!
Client Relations
Technician Assistant in Training
Meghann joined the team in 2019 because of her love of animals and commitment to helping others. She is the mother of a handsome, rambunctious little boy, has an Australian Shepherd named Harley, a cat named Mama,
and a horse named Reggie. She enjoys spending time with her son and being outdoors.
Meghann is looking forward to the next four legged addition to her family!
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 volunteered at several nonprofit animal rescue organizations and is currently involved 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 volunteered at several nonprofit animal rescue organizations and is currently involved 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.
Hailey
Technician Assistant
Hailey has been a team member at Saunders Veterinary since 2017. She is currently in school for Animal Biology in order to transfer to the University of Florida to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Hailey has 4 dogs, 2 cats, 3 bearded dragons, and 1 tortoise. Hailey has loved all animals her entire life but has a soft spot for reptiles. Hailey has been accepted into the Animal Science program at University of Florida and starts in August, 2020.
Technician Assistant
Hailey has been a team member at Saunders Veterinary since 2017. She is currently in school for Animal Biology in order to transfer to the University of Florida to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Hailey has 4 dogs, 2 cats, 3 bearded dragons, and 1 tortoise. Hailey has loved all animals her entire life but has a soft spot for reptiles. Hailey has been accepted into the Animal Science program at University of Florida and starts in August, 2020.
