(727) 381 - CATS (2287) We have an excellent support staff at The Cat Hospital On Park Street.
All of our veterinary technicians or nurses, are credentialed from the State of Florida. This means that each veterinary technician completed a minimum of two years of training in an accredited school providing a veterinary technician program and then had to also pass a comprehensive state accreditation examination.
We further evaluate applicants and only select those who are dedicated to cats, as we are, and have a deep desire and devotion to help these special creatures.
You can rest assured that any of our support staff is well trained, experienced, professional and compassionate about cats.
The Cat Hospital On Park Street
22 Park Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
AmyGrace | Certified Veterinary Technician
Amy
AmyGrace moved to St Petersburg in June 2022 from Northern Michigan and joined the CHOPS team the following month. She attended Aquinas College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology and competed on the track and field team in the pole vault and javelin.
Shortly after graduation, she was accepted into Baker College where she completed her studies to become a Veterinary Technician, and is licensed in Michigan and Florida.
Growing up, AmyGrace raised and showed swine, sheep, poultry and rabbits at her local 4-H fair. AmyGrace enjoys spending time with her Standard Poodle named Poppy, going to the beach, bird watching, hiking and binging Netflix
Jacki | Certified Veterinary Technician
Jacki moved to Saint Petersburg in July 2018. She is a Florida native, originally from Orlando, but has lived all over Florida because her husband is in the United States Coast Guard. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida. In 2022, she graduated from Penn Foster, passed the VTNE and became a CVT.
Jackie has been in the veterinary field since 2018. She initially started her career in Jacksonville, FL. She quickly fell in love with working with animals and decided to pursue her vet tech certification. She worked in hospitals that catered to both cats and dogs, but shortly found out that cats were where her heart truly was and decided to pursue cat-exclusive medicine.
In her free time, Jackie enjoys traveling with her husband and playing with their two spoiled kitties: Teddy and Omen. She also enjoys reading, anything spooky, adventures (both local and abroad) and going to Universal Studios.
Deborah | Veterinary Technician
Deborah was born and raised in the Dominican Republic where she studied veterinary medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. She earned a Master’s Degree in Small Animal Clinics while there. She moved to the US in 2017 and has worked in various types of Veterinary practices, including emergency. She joined the team at CHOPS in 2023.
In her spare time, she also runs a small business, enjoys gardening, learning about native plants, birdwatching, wildlife, hiking, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, & visiting local weekend markets. Deborah also loves to travel & enjoys caring for her one tiny dog and two senior kitties
Sara | Veterinary Assistant
After working for a cat-focused rescue, Sara joined the CHOPS team in December of 2023. Although originally from Ohio, Sara has lived in Florida for over half her life. She is currently a student at USF and plans to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
Vicki | Office Manager
Vicki
Vicki joined the team at The Cat Hospital on Park Street in September, 2014 after spending over 10 years in the business side of veterinary medicine.
Originally from New York, she moved to Florida in 2002 with a carload of cats and birds. Vicki graduated from Marymount College of Fordham University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature & an associate’s degree in math/science.
Vicki is a lifelong cat lover who married a dog person & now has 2 beautiful akitas.
She enjoys spending her free time reading her Kindle by the pool.
Barb | Receptionist
Originally from Pennsylvania where she worked for 17 years in a veterinary practice, Barb relocated to Florida in 2000. She spent several years working for the SPCA before joining The Cat Hospital on Park Street team in February of 2022. After a brief hiatus, she returned in February of 2023.
Barb has a great love of all animals (especially cats!).
When Barb is not here helping our clients and patients, she spends her free time with her family & her 2 “big fat cats,” and loves kayaking and hiking
Carol | Receptionist
Carol retired as Hospital Coordinator of a Veterinary Practice in New Jersey after 20+ years serving as staff support. After relocating to Florida, she joined the CHOPS team in November 2022.
She has been intrigued by the human/animal bond since she was little and loves being part of a team that shares that passion.
In her spare time Carol & her husband volunteer at the Straz Center in Tampa. They enjoy taking care of their rescue dog “Annie,” their 3 grandchildren, 2 grand dogs and a grand cat named “Clive.” Clive is a special needs kitty who has stolen their hearts.
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