Dr. Diane Fletcher
Chief of Staff
Dr. Diane Fletcher earned a bachelor's degree in animal science with a specialization in animal biology and a master's of agribusiness degree from the University of Florida before attending and graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, Dr. Fletcher worked at a private practice before moving to Sarasota with her pets Kaya (a chow chow - sharpei mix), Savannah (an American Staffordshire Terrier - Boxer mix) and her four cats, Salem, Simon, Brody, and Nala. Diane enjoys hiking, boating, baking and being with friends and family.
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Dr. Kristen Henry
Veterinarian
Dr. Kristen Henry graduated from Westmont College with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a pre-veterinary emphasis and a minor in chemistry while playing Collegiate NAIA tennis. Dr. Henry attended Ross University Veterinary School and spent her clinical year at University of Louisiana Veterinary School, graduating in 2013. She has enjoyed being a part of the Banfield family for the last four years caring for her patients and educating clients in preventive care medicine. Dr. Henry plans to become a certified veterinary food therapist endorsed by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2018. When she isn't drawing pet portraits, she and her husband enjoy scuba diving, cooking and traveling as much as they can.
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Dr. Chelsea Hawkins
Veterinarian
Dr. Chelsea Hawkins earned a Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree with a minor in French from Colorado State University before attending and graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. While at UF, she also obtained her Certificate of Aquatic Animal Medicine. After veterinary school, Dr. Hawkins moved to the Bradenton-Sarasota area and joined the Banfield team in Sarasota. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their pets including Luna (a border collie/Australian shepherd mix), Mojo (an exotic short hair grumpy cat), Captain (a golden retriever/Dachshund mix), and Lucy (a sassy calico kitty). She also enjoys kayaking, fishing, aquarium keeping, and she has a New Caledonian crested gecko
named Apollo and a 125 gallon saltwater reef tank. During her vacation time, Dr. Hawkins and her husband love to go SCUBA diving!
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Julianna
Practice Manager
Julie has been with Banfield for 6 years, and is passionate about working with pets and promoting preventive care. She was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida and has a dog named Remi. Julie loves traveling with her husband, and spending time with family and friends in her free time.
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Brad
Veterinary Assistant
Brad has been with Banfield for 5 years and loves working with animals. He was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida and he has a blue heeler/Aussie mix named Winter Soldier. Brad enjoys playing video games and cherishes time with family.
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Shawna
Veterinary Assistant
Shawna is currently a veterinary technician student and has been with Banfield for 2 years. She was previously an animal keeper for several different zoos, including Disney's Animal Kingdom, but is now trying her hand at smaller animals. She has 2 Boston terriers and 1 Cavachon, and a 5-year-old daughter who just loves animals as much as she does. Shawna aspires to one day work back in the zoo as a veterinary technician but for now she loves working at Banfield with an amazing team.
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Alex
Veterinary Assistant
Alex has been with Banfield since June 2016. She is from Kentucky, and moved to the sunshine state in 2014. Alex has 3 cats, Gohan, Lotus, and Orion, and a little dog, Sidd, who goes with her on adventures all over Florida.
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Kayla
Client Service Coordinator
Kayla was born and raised in this area. She was in Future Farmers of America for 3 years in high school where she worked with various farm animals, but her favorite were the Llamas! Kayla and her boyfriend have 2 crazy kitties at home in Bradenton. She is currently attending Penn Foster online pursuing a veterinary technician degree.
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