Animal Diagnostic & Wellness Center

11816 North 56th Street
Temple Terrace, FL 33617

(813)985-2889

www.animaldiagnosticcenter.com

  

 

Our Team


 

 

Staff Collage

 

Brenda J. Ernest, DVM, DABVP

Brenda J. Ernest, DVM 

 

  • Board Certification by the ABVP 2002 and 2012
  • Diploma from the British Institute of Homeopathy 1996
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida 1985
  • Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from the University of South Florida 1979

 

Awards and Accomplishments

 

  • 2002 Veterinarian of the year from the Florida Veterinary Technician Association
  • Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  • 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 from the Vero Beach Humane Society

 

Debbie Genereux, CVT

Debbie Genereux, CVT

 

  • Graduate Veterinary Technician Program St. Petersburg Junior College 1990
  • Certified in Veterinary Hospital Management and Business Administration
  • Hills Pet Food Company field representative

 

Awards and Accomplishments

 

  • Received the Veterinary Technician of the Year Award in 1998
  • 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
  • Participated in McDonald's pet therapy program
  • Participated in Canine Companions for Independence

 

Charlene Pla, CVT

Charlene Pla, CVT

 

  • Graduate St. Petersburg Junior College Veterinary Technician Program 1994
  • Emergency medicine and critical care technician for 8 years

 

Awards and Accomplishments

 

  • 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
  • Participated in McDonald's Pet therapy program