Dr. McGoldrick and Staff
Doctors
Dr Bryan McGoldrick - Owner
Dr. Bryan McGoldrick graduated from the University of Illinois in 1998. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife Kris moved to Columbus, Wisconsin. Dr. McGoldrick worked as a mixed animal veterinarian (cows, horses, dogs, cats) for 5 years before moving to sunny Florida. In 2003, Dr. McGoldrick and his wife purchased The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor, previously named The Vet Clinic, which was established in 1995. Dr. McGoldrick and Kris have 3 children, Taylor, Madelyn, and Kevin.
Dr Amber Parks
Dr. Parks is originally from
Visiting Doctor
Dr Ed Haeussner
Dr. Ed Haeussner graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and completed a rotating internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists the following year. Dr Haeussner has practiced small and exotic animal medicine in the Tampa Bay area ever since. Dr. Haeussner and his wife Margo are both native Floridians and have a beautiful daughter, named Gretchen. They also share their home with an Australian Shephard named "Zero", a cat named "Coacoochee", a rabbit named "Miss Bun Bun", and an English Budgie to round out the household.
Office Manager
Kris
Kris is a Certified Veterinary Technician with a special interest in surgery and intensive care. She has worked at the University of Illinois Teaching ICU and University of Wisconsin Veterinary Teaching Hospital Surgical Center. Besides being a CVT, her main duties include over-seeing hospital operations and keeping everything running smoothly. Kris and her family share their house with Holly (cocker spaniel) and two cats (Missy and Callie).
Veterinarian Technicians
Andrea
Andrea is originally from Queens, NY and has worked at The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor as a veterinary technician since January 1999. She attended Tarpon Springs High School and received her veterinary certification through the Tarpon Veterinary Program. In January 1999, she began work at the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor where she has grown to become a talented veterinary technician and takes on the responsibility of handling much of the inventory duties. Currently, she is pursuing her A.S. Degree in Medical Lab Technology through St. Petersburg College and shares her home with two cats (Sushi and Little) and a leapord gecko named Bowser.
Cary
Cary joined our team in 2003. She was a manager of a local boarding facility before coming to work at The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor. Here she has trained to become a full-time vetrinary technician. Cary is currently attending school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and has completed ABKA's Certified Pet Care Technician program. She shares her home with Syrus (American Pit Bull) and four cats.
Christina
Christina is one of our newest addition to our family. She graduated from Southwestern Illinois College in 2000 with an Associates in Liberal Arts. Then began following her passion in wildlife care, which lead her to Florida in 2002 where she managed a wildlife sanctuary for 2 years. She moved to the Tampa area in 2005 and began working as a veterinary technician. She shares her home with her significant other Eric and their three children Danny, Rebecca, and Kayden. Her other children consist of 4 dogs: Snikers, Jessie, Chewy, and Tinkerbell and a cat named Nascar.
Dyanna
Dyanna came to work for us in 2002. She graduated from Tarpon High School Agriscience Academy and is currently attending St. Petersburg College to become a certified veterinary technician. Dyanna currently resides in Dunedin with her husband Joshua and thier beautiful baby girl Fayth. Besides veterinary medicine her hobbies include classical piano, and assisting with the college ministries at her church.
Vanessa
Born and raised in Belgium, Vanessa moved to the U.S. to further her studies. She obtained her A.A. degree at St. Petersburg Junior College and continued her education at U.S.F. where she studied animal specialist courses. She has learned many veterinary assistant skills by spending countless volunteer hours at local Humane Societies. To further her knowledge in veterinary medicine, Vanessa joined the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor in October, 2005. Vanessa has two wonderful children, Logan and Savanna. Her other children are a cocker spaniel named Snicker, a Chihuahua named Chloe and two cats named Hermione and Gypsy. Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys dancing, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Vet Tech Assistant
Alex
Bio coming soon!
Anne
Born and raised in Belgium, Anne moved to Florida in 2001. Her love for animals lead her to volunteer 2 years at the Broward Humane Society as a kennel assistant and 3 years at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay at their spay/neuter clinic, also in the shelter touching all fields: adoption counselor, kennel supervisor, behaviorist, fund raising events and mobile adoption center assistant. Her passion also brought her to Louisiana to rescue animals in destroyed homes after the hurricanes and help them reunite with their anxious families. In 2006, she joined The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor and since then has been volunteering as a vet tech assistant. She loves to learn and help anywhere she can. Touching the life of a few animals with some kind words, tender care and respect means the WORLD to her. Anne shares her life with Ulrik, from Denmark, who she met here in the US 3 years ago and their Beagle/Boxer mix "Dale" adopted from the ASPCA as well as thier Chihuahua "Chip". Outside of her passion for animals, Anne likes to dance, sing and act, but most of all she enjoys spending time with those that have a special place in her heart.
Receptionist
Angela
Angela joined our team in October, 2005 working the front desk . She is originally from New Jersey and moved to Florida with her family in 1990. She currently resides in Dunedin with her wonderful husband Christian and their beautiful daughter Antoinette. Her other children are a black cat (Mako) and a chocolate Labrador (Jaxon). Besides sharing her time with us at work and being a full time mom, she enjoys fashion and design. She also hopes to continue her education for dental hygiene through the St Petersburg College in the near future.
Heather
Bio coming soon!
Traci
Traci joined the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor in late 2005. A native to Florida, she is a lover of the outdoors and is a massage therapy graduate. Her love for animals has brought her to the clinic. Traci's spare time is spent boating and spending time with her niece and nephew. She currently shares her home with her cat "Twinkle". She hopes to continue her education at St. Petersburg College in the future.
Barb - Assistant Receptionist
Originally from Oak Lawn, Illinois Barb and her late husband Tom moved to sunny Florida in late 2005. She started working at the Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor as general office assistant and is now spending most of her time at the front desk. Barb has three grown kids (Deb, Ed, Bryan). If grandma isn't at work, she is usually found at home working on small projects, playing bingo and hanging out with her grandkids.