Dr. Meaghan Callahan Receives PennHIP Certification

Dr. Clarke, a Tampa native, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2006 and 2010, respectively. He joined Tampa Bay Vets at Pebble Creek Animal Hospital in 2012 and helped bring All Creatures Animal Hospital into the Tampa Bay Vets family in 2017.

Dr. Clarke is board certified in Canine and Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, with professional interests that span internal medicine, oncology, and endoscopy. He holds a certification in flexible endoscopy from the University of Georgia and is certified in PennHIP imaging for hip dysplasia detection. Additionally, he has earned his Cat Friendly Veterinarian and Human-Animal Bond certifications through the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, and is a Fear Free certified veterinarian.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Clarke serves as the Vice President of the American Animal Hospital Association for 2024-2025 and is actively involved in committees for the American Veterinary Medical Association and Hillsborough County, Florida.

Dr. Clarke and his wife, Kim, are proud parents to their son, Hudson, and share their home with two Standard Poodles, Charlie and Stella, an Irish Setter, Emma Rose, and a lively cat, Monamie. In his free time, he enjoys equestrian activities, backpacking, cheering on the Lightning hockey team and Gator football, and, most importantly, spending quality time with his family.

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 is Board Certified in Canine and Feline Practice and is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Certified PennHIP Veterinarian.

He is past president of the prestigious American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and served as Chairman of the AAHA Standards Enhancement Task Force that developed the most recent revisions and enhancements to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation for primary care small animal practices. He also served as Chairman of the Accredited Referral Practice Task Force that developed AAHA Standards of Accreditation for small animal specialty practices. He currently serves in several national veterinary leadership roles including being the Chairman of the AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines Task Force and serving as a member of the AAHA-AVMA Preventative Healthcare Guidelines Task Force.

Dr. Welborn has received the following honors:

• • 2022 AVMA Award
• • Prestigious AVMA President’s Award
• • American Animal Hospital Association Practitioner of the Year Award
• • University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award
• • Florida Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year Award
• • Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society Outstanding Service Award

Underwater photography and attending Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Florida Gator football games are among his favorite activities. Dr. Welborn’s family includes: wife, Laura, daughter, Kaitlin, son, Christopher, furry friends, Jenner and Emma Rose, two birds, Harper and Connie, and a marine aquarium full of aquatic companions.