Tampa's Veterinarians of the Year

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Our mission at Tampa Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Tampa’s Veterinarians of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professionals in our city. The following pages exhibit this year’s Tampa’s Veterinarians of the Year.

Maricel B. West

Maricel B. West

Best Friends Animal Hospital and Surgical Center1961 E Lake Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34685 | 727-301-0088 | https://bfah.us | Bestfriendsanimalhospital@gmail.comDr. Maricel West DVM: A Compassionate and Cutting-Edge Veterinarian Dr. Maricel West is a true advocate for...

Dr. Elizabeth Dammers

Dr. Elizabeth Dammers

West Coast Veterinary CenterA Tampa native, Dr. Elizabeth Dammers has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2017. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida, along with a graduate certificate in...

Dr. Billy Kowalski

Dr. Billy Kowalski

Harbor Springs VetDr. Billy Kowalski is a veterinarian dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with his patients and their families. He relocated to Tampa in 2016 to be closer to family after practicing in Las Vegas. He earned his undergraduate degree in...

Madeleine Randall

Madeleine Randall

Emergency Veterinarian, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care CenterBorn and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Madeleine always knew she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and live near the ocean. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with...

Dr. Tiffany Rimar

Dr. Tiffany Rimar

Veterinary Healing ArtsA trailblazer in the field of veterinary medicine, Dr. Tiffany Rimar has dedicated her career to pioneering the integration of alternative healing techniques with conventional biomedicine to synergistically heal her patients. She combines the...

Jodie Smith DVM

Jodie Smith DVM

Metzler Veterinary HospitalDr. Jodie Smith is a recent NYC transplant to Clearwater, Florida, where she lives with her husband, son, black Lab, and three kitties. She brings over 25 years of veterinary experience to her new home. At age 11, she lost her first beloved...

Dr. Melissa Brock

Dr. Melissa Brock

General Practice and Emergency VeterinarianHaving been born and raised in Texas, Melissa grew up knowing she would be a veterinarian. Once she was old enough, Melissa began tailoring her education and goals in order to make her dreams a reality becoming involved as a...

Taylor Coombs, DVM

Taylor Coombs, DVM

The Cat DoctorsDr. Taylor Coombs’ passion for felines began early, with her first feline friend, Victoria, at age six. Although she has always loved all animals, cats hold a special place in her heart. A Virginia native, Dr. Coombs attended Virginia Tech University...

Dr. Jennifer Irizarry

Dr. Jennifer Irizarry

Banfield Pet Hospital at Clayton Plaza BrandonDr. Jennifer Irizarry moved to the Tampa Bay area at the age of eight from Biloxi, Mississippi and stayed through school, completing her undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida, Tampa in 2017. She earned...

Dr. Stephanie Knapp

Dr. Stephanie Knapp

Quail Hollow Animal HospitalDr. Stephanie Knapp was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and has been practicing in the Tampa area ever since. She joined Quail Hollow Animal Hospital in...

Dr. Kristen Lester

Dr. Kristen Lester

All Creatures Animal Hospital - Tampa Bay VetsAs a Louisiana native, Dr. Kristen Lester’s love for warm weather, delicious food, and friendly people runs deep. She truly believes that every meal tastes better with cheesy grits. In addition to her love of grits, her...

Cristina Metral, DVM

Cristina Metral, DVM

Cristina Metral, DVMDr. Cristina Metral is a Florida native who currently works as an emergency clinician at Epic Specialty and Emergency Pet Care in St. Petersburg. The daughter of a Navy veteran, she lived in multiple areas of Florida during her childhood. Her...

Mark Piecoro DVM

Mark Piecoro DVM

Equine VeterinarianDr. Mark Piecoro has dedicated his life to equine veterinary medicine, a passion that began in his hometown of Lexington, KY. At just 14 years old, he was grooming Standardbred racehorses at the historic Red Mile—an experience that sparked his...

Tara Ravangard

Tara Ravangard

4th Street Pet HospitalDr. Tara Ravangard is a dedicated veterinarian whose lifelong love for animals has shaped both her personal and professional journey. She comes from a Persian household and was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. She spent her childhood summers...

Dr. Tori Rhoads

Dr. Tori Rhoads

On The Rhoads Veterinary Relief Services, LLCDr. Tori Rhoads, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, is proud to call the Tampa Bay Area home. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bethany College in West Virginia before completing her veterinary degree at...

Dr. Kaylin Van Horn

Dr. Kaylin Van Horn

Sun Coast Equine Veterinary Care - Keeping Athletes Performing Their Best!Dr. Kaylin Van Horn grew up in upstate New York before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where she competed in hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She then went on to study Animal Sciences and earn her...