Kelly’s Animal Hospital Veterinary Team
Our caring team is made up of veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do. Get to know the people behind the care and meet the friendly faces who will treat your pet like family.
Meet Our Veterinarians in Port St. Lucie
Dr. Judith Oliver
Veterinarian
I knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian when my dad found a sheepdog wandering in the country and brought him home. I sat with him for hours, getting the burrs out of his coat. I was always finding and tending to little critters, so I think it was my destiny to become a veterinarian.
I graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, eight long years after high school, and have been a practicing veterinarian since that time, both in full-time practice and as a relief veterinarian. I am very glad to have joined Kelly’s Animal Hospital full-time at last.
I am one of the rare veterinarians who does not have any pets at home right now, due to a spouse with pet allergies, so I get all my pet love at work. We did have “Spider,” a lovely Italian Greyhound, for about 6 years, and he taught me a lot about being a pet owner and dealing with multiple illnesses, so I have a lot of empathy for pet parents.
I have an interest in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. I am looking forward to exploring unique integrative veterinary medicine using complementary methods of treatment, where possible, as well as traditional veterinary medicine.
I treat my clients like friends and family – I see us as a team when treating your pet. I look forward to meeting you and your pet!
Dr. Jennifer Smith
Meet Our Management
Tessa
Practice Manager
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 Veterinary 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.
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”!
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.
Meet Our Veterinary Support Staff
Josh
Veterinary Technician
Josh was born and raised just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Bel-Rea Institute in Denver, Colorado, and 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 with his 2 children and 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.
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.
Jasmine
Meet Our Skilled Receptionists
Tammy
Receptionist
Tammy was born in Rochester, New York, and moved to Florida at the age of 3. She lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, for 11 years before returning 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 (a 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 graduated with a Veterinary Assisting Degree in 2007 and has been in the vet field for 14 years, working as both a technician and receptionist.
She has 2 Yorkies (Francesca and Jackson) and one hamster (Cinnabon). She loves spending all her time with her daughter, Kyleigh, going fishing, shopping, and visiting the beach.
Meet Our Kennel Staff
Tyler
Kennel Technician
Tyler McCauley was born and raised in Warminster, Pennsylvania. He grew up around many species of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, and has been working with animals for 10 years as a kennel technician and groomer.
He moved to Florida 4 years ago with his family and shares his home with 2 Doberman Pinschers, 2 Miniature Pinschers, and 2 Poodles.
In his spare time, he enjoys home projects and cooking.
Jayden
Kennel Tech
Duane
Bio coming soon!