Brenda J. Ernest, DVM

Dipl. American Board of Veterinary  Canine and Feline Practice 

 Board Certification by the ABVP 2002 

 Diploma from the British Institute of Homeopathy 1996

 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from  the University of  Florida 1985

 Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida 1979

 2002 Veterinarian of the year from the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

 Member American Veterinary Medical Association

 Member of Hillsborough  Animal Health Foundation

 Member Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

 Credentialed in stem-cell therapy (Vet-Stem)                                                  

 Chapter Veterinarian for ferret shelter and rescue groups

 Authored emergency medicine instructions for Disaster Relief  International

 Taught emergency procedures to police canine units

 Received the Midas Touch Award celebrating the human-animal bond

 

In her free time, Dr. Ernest enjoys taking pictures, working in the yard, and playing her sax.  She currently shares her home with two dogs (Bizbe & Dyson), an Amazon parrot (Cutter) and a

conure (Sammy).

Debbie Genereux, CVT   

Graduate  Veterinary Technician Program  St. Petersburg JuniorCollege 1990    

Certified in Veterinary Hospital  Management and  Business Administration

Past President of the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Past Vice President of the National Veterinary Technician Association

Chairperson for technician advancement and technician certification testing  from 1998 to 2003

Received the Veterinary Technician of the Year Award in 1998

Hills Pet Food Company field representative

Hospital manager for a multi-doctor practice

Participated in McDonald's pet therapy program

Participated in Canine Companions for Independence

 

Debbie has been married to a wonderful man, Glenn, for over 20 years.   She enjoys shopping, cooking, reading, and traveling.  She shares her home with Cami (a pekingese), Lotus ( a green winged Macaw),  and four little black cats (Desi, Spider, Jag, and Jetta).

Charlene Pla, CVT

Graduate St. Petersburg Junior College Veterinary Technician Program 1994

Emergency medicine and critical care technician for 8 years

Current member of the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Served as head of nursing in a multi-doctor practice

Participated in McDonald's Pet therapy program

 

Charlene likes to read science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and romance novels.  She likes to scrapbook and sew and enjoys gaming and gardening.  She lives with two siamese cats (Spock and Xander), a big white cat (Spike), and newly adopted cat (Midget).