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Dr. Dutton was born and raised in Tampa, FL. He earned his Bachelor of Science in zoology from Auburn University in 2010. His education continued at Ross University where he earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and he completed his clinical and surgical year at the University of Florida. While pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Dutton conducted research on the prevalence of salmonella in leatherback sea turtles. He presented his findings at the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine conference and his research was published in the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine in 2013. Over the years Dr. Dutton has also spent a great deal of time volunteering at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. While there he assisted in the care of the wild bird population.

Dr. Dutton returned to Tampa and joined Tampa Bay Vets group in 2014. His professional interests include ultrasound, endoscopy, oncology, internal medicine and exotic animal medicine. He possesses certifications in endoscopy from the University of Georgia and Ultrasound from the NAVC institute.

Dr. Dutton’s wife, Holly, is also a veterinarian. Together they have three children (Pierce, Luke, and Adeline). In his spare time Dr. Dutton is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys fishing, scuba diving, and surfing with his family.

Dr. Holly Dutton is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. She graduated with honors from Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School before attending Auburn University. Dr. Dutton graduated from Auburn in 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology. She then continued her education at Ross University where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical and surgical training at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dutton was in the top 10% of her class in veterinary school, graduating with honors.

While in veterinary school, Dr. Dutton conducted research involving the immune response to Klebsiella pneumoniae in non-human primates and her findings were published in the Veterinary Microbiology journal in 2015: Resistance of Klebsiella pneumonia to the innate immune system of African green monkeys.

Dr. Dutton also has a passion for  veterinary dermatology and was published as a contributor to the dermatology section of the of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, Sixth Edition

Dr. Dutton moved to Tampa in 2014 with her husband, Clay Dutton, who is also a veterinarian and a Tampa native.

Dr. Dutton’s professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and oncology as well as furthering her training in ultrasound diagnostics.

Dr. Dutton and her husband have 3 children, Pierce, Luke, and Adeline. In her spare time, Dr. Dutton enjoys spending time with her children, and going to the beach. Dr. Dutton and her husband also make frequent trips to Auburn, Alabama to visit family and catch as many Auburn football games as they can.

Dr. Riley was born in St.Petersburg and raised in the Clearwater area.  Her first veterinary job was in high school cleaning kennels and working in client services.  While working, she earned an Associate’s degree at St. Petersburg Junior College.  She went on to the University of Florida where she earned dual Bachelors degrees in Microbiology and Cell Science as well as Animal Sciences, and then a Masters of Agriculture in Cell and Molecular Biology with a focus in animal reproduction. She has varied research experience with horses, cows and alligators.

Dr. Riley earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UF in 2007.  She began working at All Creatures in 2009, and joined the Cheval team in 2020.

Her professional interests include general medicine and surgery, and reproduction. She lives in Hudson with her husband and son her dogs, Loki, Hugo, and Black Jack, her cats, Porkchop and Pecan, and some chickens! She is passionate about her volunteer work with Italian Greyhound Rescue, and outside of work, spends time quilting and boating. Her whole family are Gator sports enthusiasts, but her favorite sport is watching her son play baseball.

Dr. Smith is a wonderful addition to our team of Associate Veterinarians. Growing up in a military family, he moved around a lot. Dr. Will Smith (no relation to actor Will Smith!) has had the pleasure of living in many exciting places including Guam, Italy, Florida, North Carolina, California, Maryland, and Louisiana.  He has had the experience of traveling all over the world. Some destinations include China, Egypt, Israel, Spain, France, and Switzerland, to name a few.

Dr. Smith has joined our team to practice advanced medicine with advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, endoscopy, surgery, and treating exotic pets.  He attended the University of Florida where he earned his BS in Science and Biology, and his DVM.

When Dr. Smith isn’t caring for your pets you can find him traveling, going to the beach, watching movies, playing video games, and jamming out on his ukulele and guitar. He shares his home with his girlfriend Dr. Jenny Moreira and their cat, Ballerina, as well as their dog, Remy.

Fun fact: Dr. Smith’s parents have a farm with dogs, cats, sheep, goats, cows, turkeys, and ducks!

Lyndi’s career in the veterinary field began in 1999 at a small animal practice. She became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2003 after graduating from Tri County Technical College in South Carolina with a Veterinary Technology degree and passing national and state exams. Along with her husband Chad, their home is shared with their two highly active children, Hayden and Peyton, two dogs Kanowa (corgi/shiba inu) and Rousey (boxer), two cats and Hurley a turtle. Lyndi is a sports fanatic, enjoys daily cardio workouts, MMA, any outdoor activities and relaxes by spending time with her family.

My name is Laura and I’m a certified veterinary technician and have worked with the Tampa Bay Veterinary Hospital group since 2010. I was born and raised in Florida but I love traveling up north when I can.  I love working with animals and wouldn’t change what I do for anything! I have 2 cats of my own and their names are Banksy and Griffin. In my free time I enjoy working out, yoga and going to the beach.

Keri is one of our wonderful Veterinary Technicians here at Cheval Animal Hospital. She is originally form Orlando, Florida. Where her parents and sister still live.  She attended the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences. Keri is also a yoga instructor. When Keri isn’t working you can find her at the beach, spending time with her friends and family, hanging out with her two cats Ashton and Colton, and of course practicing yoga. Keri’s dream is to open a yoga studio of her own. But she plans to always work in the veterinary field.

Alexis is one of our awesome Veterinary Technicians here at Cheval Animal Hospital. She is originally from Oklahoma.

When Alexis Isn’t working you can find her paddle-boarding.

Alexis shares her home with her 1year old “Rottenweiler”, Bruce Han, and her 8 year old cat, Mr. Kitty.

Alexis is working on becoming a certified Veterinary Technician.