Get to know our veterinarian team
Meet Our Veterinarians
DVM, MBA, CVA, Medical Director
Craig Stanton, Veterinarian
I simply LOVE animals! But I also really enjoy helping clients, improving my patients’ lives, and problem-solving in a curious, thorough, and passionate way. I have a special interest and abilities in small animal surgery, anesthesia safety, and pain management. I treat every patient as if they were one of my family’s beloved pets and I take pride in having a spotless anesthesia safety record. I enjoy teaching anesthesia techniques and tricks to my assistants and always aim to advance the art of patient care.
Married to a veterinarian, my family is all about pets – my daughter’s favorite pillow has always been a big hairy Great Pyrenes. We have 5 cats, a Pyrenes, and a leopard gecko named Firefly. From Colorado, I am not thrilled about the heat of Florida but I’m loving how plants and my Bonsai trees grow down here. I love surfing, woodworking, generally fixing things that are broken, and anything involving nature, pets, or family. I’m happy to be a member of this team and am excited to bring my skill set to the pets in this area.
I am passionate about optimizing the patient experience by minimizing fear, stress, and pain however possible. I practice “multimodal pain management”, which means we implement multiple medications and strategies to maximize pain prevention while minimizing the side effects of any one medication. I regularly employ pain management techniques such as epidurals, regional nerve blocks, wound soaker catheters, laser therapy, electroacupuncture, and topical analgesics.
In the near future at Kelly’s, I hope we can utilize my experience in endoscopic surgery as this technology minimizes surgical trauma and simplifies the procedures minimizing anesthesia time. When we operate through very small incisions we not only have greater visibility, improved access to the surgical site, and much less tissue trauma – but we don’t need as many post-operative limits or medications and we usually don’t need an Elizabethan collar/aka the dreaded “Cone of Shame”!
DVM Colorado State University 2007, MBA Colorado State University 2005, Certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture 2007, Laparoscopic surgical training 2007-2010, Small animal dentistry and oral surgery training 2010, Emergency & Critical Care full time 2014-2021, Surgical focus 2009-2014 and 2021-current.
VMD, CVA
Linda Schneider, Veterinarian
Linda grew up in Rochester, NY., and attended Nazareth Highschool. Linda grew up with animals and knew that this was the career path she wanted to follow. After graduation, she attended Ohio State University and received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Schneider’s career and experience include companion animal practice, integrative medicine, veterinary acupuncture, and herbal medicine. She has also volunteered many hours working at shelters and with rescue groups. When she came to Florida (almost ready to retire!) and met Dr. Kelly and his wonderful staff, she obtained her Florida license to practice and became an associate veterinarian at Kelly’s Animal Hospital. Dr. Schneider enjoys partnering with pet owners to maintain pet health.
Dr. Judith Oliver, Veterinarian
Meet our Management
Tessa
Tessa, our Practice Manager, embodies a genuine dedication to patient care. Originally from Pennsylvania, she relocated to Florida to be closer to her family. Tessa pursued her education diligently, completing her associate degree at IRSC and will be completing her Veterinary Technician degree this year. With the desire to continuously grow in this profession, Tessa will continue her education to become a CVPM (certified Verterinary practice manager).
Tessa’s journey in veterinary medicine has been greatly influenced by her time working alongside veterinarians in a specialty and emergency hospital. These mentors instilled in her a deep appreciation for providing thorough, patient-centric care. With a particular passion for diagnostics, such as laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging, Tessa collaborates closely with veterinarians to leverage these tools in understanding the voiceless patients. She firmly believes that diagnostic results offer invaluable insights into both the physical and emotional needs of her patients. In her free time, Tessa dedicates herself to furthering her knowledge in veterinary medicine and its advancements. All in the pursuit of ensuring the well-being of her patients.
Outside of the office, Tessa’s world revolves around her family: her son, daughter, and partner Ken. Despite her best efforts to keep work at work, her home has become a haven to four dogs in need of some extra love—turns out, they don’t quite understand the concept of “office hours”! With two kids and four furry friends, her home is full of endless energy. The boundaries may blur between work and home, but it’s all part of the adventure she embraces with open arms.
Drawing from personal experiences, Tessa intimately understands the emotional and financial burdens associated with medical care. Through education, empowerment, and collaboration, she aims to make veterinary care more accessible and compassionate for all. Tessa is dedicated to balancing patient-centered care, working alongside their families, and ensuring the well-being of the staff. Kelly’s Animal Hospital has a remarkable support team of receptionists, assistants, technicians, and kennel attendants who collectively form the heart of the hospital. As a manager, she hopes to show appreciation through nurturing the growth of each team member, recognizing, and building upon their unique talents and strengths. Kelly’s Animal Hospital embodies a culture of authenticity, rooted in the legacy of Dr. Kelly, whose expertise and compassion have made him a beloved figure in the community. As Dr. Kelly prepares for retirement, his legacy of exceptional care will be carried forward by Tessa and the dedicated team, ensuring that his vision continues to thrive for years to come.
Meet our skilled Veterinary Technicians
Josh
CVT
Veterinary Technician
Josh was born and raised just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Oviedo High School in Oviedo, Florida. He attended Bel-Rea Institute in Denver, Colorado. He graduated with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree.
Josh has had a love of animals for as long as he can recall. He has worked in many veterinary institutions since college including surgical practices, critical care/emergency practices, as well as general practices, and rescue organizations.
Josh enjoys spending his leisure time spending time with his 2 children and his many pets.
April
Veterinary Technician
April was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2003.
She and her husband have 6 children and 4 dogs.
In her leisure time, April enjoys raising monarch butterflies and orchids.
Shannon
Shannon is from New Jersey. She moved to Port St. Lucie Florida in 2019. She has 3 pets of her own, 2 cats and 1 dog. In her spare time, she likes to go to the beach and bake.
Jacqueline
Veterinary Technician
Jacqueline was born and raised in Greenacres, Florida, and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2022. She has always dreamed of working with animals. She attended HCI College and completed the Veterinary Assisting program. She enjoyed learning how to help animals. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her loved ones and her dog Max.
Bailey
Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Meet our skilled Receptionists
Tammy
Receptionist
Tammy was born in Rochester, New York, and moved to Florida at the age of 3. She married the love of her life and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where she lived for 11 years. Tammy returned to Florida in 1999 where she lives with her son, his wife, and their 2 children.
Tammy enjoys spending her leisure time spoiling her beloved grandchildren. They share their home with 2 dogs and a toothless hamster.
Tiffany
Receptionist
Tiffany was born in West Palm Beach, FL and moved to Port St. Lucie in 2018. She lives with her boyfriend, son Brayden, daughter Skyler, and animal family members- The Black Pearl (Pearl) the pig, 2 cats Elmer and Trixie, Fish the Beta Fish, Felix the Leopard Gecko, and 3 dogs Chico, Baby, and Buddy. Tiffany loves to be outdoors with family and friends, or just at home watching movies and relaxing.
Jenna
Receptionist
Jenna Horn was born in Long Island, NY, and moved to Port Saint Lucie, FL 30 years ago. She went to Fort Pierce Westwood High School where she graduated with a Veterinary Assisting Degree in 2007. She’s been in the vet field for 14 years, working as a technician and receptionist. She has 2 Yorkies named Francesca and Jackson, and one hamster named Cinnabon. She loves spending all her time with her daughter, Kyleigh, going fishing, shopping, and visiting the beach.
Meet our skilled Kennel Staff
Tyler
Kennel Technician
Tyler McCauley was born and raised in Warminster, Pennsylvania. He went to William Tennent High School in Warminster. He grew up around many species of animals including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. He has been working with animals for 10 years as a kennel technician and groomer.
He moved to Florida 4 years ago with his family.
Tyler shares his home with 2 Doberman Pinschers, 2 Miniature Pinschers, and 2 Poodles.
He spends his leisure time doing home projects and cooking.
Isabella
Kennel Technician
Jayden
Kennel Tech
Meet Our Skilled Grooming Staff
Rae
Groomer
Rae Jacker was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She is married and has 5 children. They share their home with 4 dogs. Rae worked 3 years as a veterinary technician. She has been grooming since 1987.
Yanelis
Groomer
Yani was born in Havana, Cuba. She has always had a great passion for animals and grew up in the company of many. Yani has had many animals at home, from hamsters, rabbits, dogs, cats, fish, turtles, guinea pigs, to pigs, goats, and chickens.
Yani wanted to pursue a career as a veterinary technician or an artist, but could get a scholarship at that time. Yani went to technical school and at the age of 17, graduated as a computer technician in Havana, Cuba. She moved to the USA in December of 2016, She feels blessed to be given the opportunity to work with animals at Kelly’s Animal Hospital. Being part of a team, she feels like being at home, surrounded by pets.
Yanelis has a miniature pinscher named Cookie, whom she adores.
Yani loves spending her leisure time in outdoor activities. She’s a lover of the ocean, and the marine world. Her passion for animals, commitment and dedication, remains an essential part of her life.
Anyelis
Kennel Technician
Anyelis was born in Havana, Cuba, and moved to the US in 2016. She has had pets since she was a child and she loves being around them. She cherishes spending time with her husband and son and their dog, Bo. She loves working at Kelly’s Animal Hospital where she is surrounded by all these wonderful animals.