Staff

Dr. Link Welborn
Employee Since: 1987
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Link V Welborn , DVM, DABVP

Dr. Welborn was the valedictorian of his 1976 graduating class from King High School here in Tampa and as a President’s Scholar, he earned an undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. Dr. Welborn graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He...
Dr. Timothy Lassett
Employee Since: 1987
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Timothy Lassett, DVM, DABVP

Dr. Lassett is a native of Tampa. He attended the University of Florida receiving a bachelors degree in microbiology in 1978 and a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1982. After completing a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital in New Jersey, Dr. Lassett returned...
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Employee Since: 1997
Find me at: Cat Doctors

Christine Simon, DVM (Medical Director)

Dr. Simon joined our team in 1997. Dr. Simon is originally from the south Florida area and graduated with high honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Simon went on to complete an internship with Hollywood Animal and Emergency Hospital in Hollywood, Florida.  She spends her...
Dr. Beth Hraban
Employee Since: 2009
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Pebble Creek

Beth Hraban, DVM

Dr. Hraban is originally a mid-westerner from Lincoln, Nebraska where she attended the University of Nebraska earning a bachelors degree in veterinary science in 2004.  She attended veterinary school at Kansas State University graduating in the top 20% of her class in 2008 before moving to Tampa to complete a...
Dr. Chris Smithson
Employee Since: 2011
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Chris Smithson, DVM, DAVDC

Dr. Chris Smithson attended Auburn University, graduating with honors with a Bachelors Degree in Animal and Dairy Science in 1999. He stayed at Auburn University for veterinary school, and received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2002. Dr. Smithson spent several years in general small animal practice with
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Employee Since: 2013
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Dr. Chris Ludlow

Dr. Chris Ludlow is a Diplomat of the American Veterinary College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He established Veterinary Internal Medicine Diagnostics with a commitment to providing the highest quality internal medicine for pets and personalized service. Dr. Ludlow earned his DVM with honors from Kansas State University in 1986. After...
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Employee Since: 1995
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Cassandra Timken, CVPM, CCRA

Raised on a working horse ranch, Cassy began working in the veterinary field at the age of 15 as an assistant. From 1993 to 2000, she worked as an emergency and day-time veterinary technician. Since 1995, she has served our four hospital group, and is our Practice Administrator. Cassy...
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Employee Since: 1999
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Crystal Michaud

Crystal, originally from Massachusetts, began working with animals in 1988. She moved to Florida in 1998 and joined the organization in 1999 as a technician at North Bay Animal & Bird Hospital. She went on to manage The Cat Doctors and now provides employee training for all four hospitals....
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Employee Since: 2004
Find me at: Cat Doctors

Amber Trammell, Hospital Manager

Amber is originally from Storm Lake, IA and moved to Florida in 2000.  She joined The Cat Doctors team in 2004 as a technician and became the hospital manager in 2008.  She has 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a turtle.  Her hobbies include going to the beach, fishing, and spending time with her family....
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Employee Since: 2010
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Kelly Bennardo, CVT

Kelly grew up in Michigan and moved to Florida in 1980.  Kelly joined our team in August of 2010.  She graduated from SPC with a Veterinary Technology Degree and obtained her CVT in June 1997, she has worked as a technician ever since.  She enjoy's her time mountain biking, reading,...
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Employee Since: 2013
Find me at: Cat Doctors, Temple Terrace, Pebble Creek, North Bay

Beckie Laplant

Becky is an expert in dog and cat grooming as well as Training and Behavior Modification, with 40 years of experience in the field. She has owned and operated several grooming and boarding facilities in the Tampa Bay area, and has competed in many dog shows. Beckie has an extensive...
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Employee Since: 2011
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Jose Calderon

Jose was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida in 2001. He worked for the Hillsborough and Marion County Animal shelter for a combined 10 years before coming to the Tampa Bay veterinary medical group in 2011. He is happily married to Jasmine and has 3 beautiful...
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Employee Since: 2011
Find me at: Cat Doctors

Kayla Holland

Born and raised in Florida with a love for animals her whole life. She joined the Cat Doctors team as a Technician/Client Care Member in 2011. She enjoys spending time with her husband Matt and their fur babies. 2 dogs Mason & Gunner, and 1 cat Steele. Her and her...