nimal Diagnostic & Wellness Center

Animal Diagnostic & Wellness Center

11816 N. 56th Street Temple Terrace, Fl. 33617 813-985-2889

close to I-75, University of South Florida, and New Tampa

we understand there's only 1 greatest pet in the world YOURS

board-certified specialist in dog and cat practice

special interest in ferrets, rabbits, small mammals, and birds

When your pet needs care, these are the people who care.

Brenda J. Ernest, DVM

Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Canine and Feline Practice

Board Certification by the ABVP 2002

Diploma from the British Institute of Homeopathy

1996

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida 1985

Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida 1979

2002 Veterinarian of the year from the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Member American Veterinary Medical Association

Member of Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation

Member Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

Credentialed in stem-cell therapy (Vet-Stem)

Chapter Veterinarian for ferret shelter and rescue groups

Authored emergency medicine instructions for Disaster Relief International

Taught emergency procedures to police canine units

Received the Midas Touch Award celebrating the human-animal bond

In her free time, Dr. Ernest enjoys taking pictures, working in the yard, and playing her sax. She currently shares her home with two dogs (Bizbe & Dyson), an old kitty (Arson), an Amazon parrot (Cutter) and a conure (Sammy).

Debbie Genereux, CVT

Graduate Veterinary Technician Program

St. Petersburg JuniorCollege 1990

Certified in Veterinary Hospital Management and

Business Administration

Past President of the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Past Vice President of the National Veterinary Technician Association

Chairperson for technician advancement and technician certification testing from 1998 to 2003

Received the Veterinary Technician of the Year Award in 1998

Hills Pet Food Company field representative

Hospital manager for a multi-doctor practice

Participated in McDonald's pet therapy program

Participated in Canine Companions for Independence

Debbie has been married to a wonderful man, Glenn, for over 20 years. She enjoys shopping, cooking, reading, and traveling. She shares her home with Cami (a pekingese), Lotus ( a green winged Macaw), and four little black cats (Desi, Spider, Jag, and Jetta).

Charlene Pla, CVT

Graduate St. Petersburg Junior College Veterinary

Technician Program 1994

Emergency medicine and critical care technician for 8 years

Past treasurer and secretary for Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Current member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians

Current member of the Florida Veterinary Technician Association

Served as head of nursing in a multi-doctor practice

Participated in McDonald's Pet therapy program

Charlene likes to read science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and romance novels. She likes to scrapbook and sew and enjoys gaming and gardening. She lives with a chihuahua (Maxine), two siamese cats (Spock and Xander) and a big white cat (Spike).