SouthPaw’s Staff
Working With Animals – Not just ‘A Part of the Job’
Our team works with each pet to help them feel as calm and supported as possible during their visit. Our team’s love for animals extends into their home life, where our team members share their homes with their own fur-babies.
We not only love our pets – we love YOUR pets too! When advising you on the care of your pet, our team is not just advising for a patient, we are advising for a member of the SouthPaw family.
The SouthPaw Team works together everyday to provide nurturing and loving care for your furry family members.
Wendy
Wendy is SouthPaw Animal Clinic’s caring and compassionate Office Manager. She has worked with Dr. Chmelicek since 2007 and enjoys working closely with animals and the people that love them.
Wendy works along side all of the SouthPaw Animal Clinic team members and assists throughout the clinic to ensure that you and your pet have the best visit with us. Wendy will eagerly answer your questions and discuss any concerns regarding your pet. She will help gather information to assist the doctor with your visit. When your pet stays with us during the day, Wendy will make sure to spend some time snuggling with your pet. Wendy is very knowledgeable and welcomes your questions. Her genuine love of SouthPaw’s patients and Pet Parents makes her a crucial part of the SouthPaw Animal Clinic pet health care team.
Jhoanna
Jhoanna works as our front desk Concierge.
She joined the SouthPaw team in 2023 and you will most often see her running the front desk. She is eager to assist you when you call or visit the office. Jhoanna will assist you during the check in and check out process and be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Jhoanna’s pleasant cheerfulness makes her a vital team member here at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
Julia
Julia works as our front desk Concierge.
She joined the SouthPaw team in 2023 and you will most often see her running the front desk and assisting in the exam room. She is eager to assist you when you call or visit the office. Julia will assist you during the check in and check out process and be happy to answer any questions that you may have. You may also have the pleasure of seeing her in the exam room assisting one of our doctors. Julia’s upbeat attitude makes her a vital team member here at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
Becky
Becky is a Pet Nurse at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
She joined the SouthPaw team in 2023. Becky will help you get your pet checked in to see the doctor by going over your pet’s history and discussing our recommendations for your pet’s visit. She will take your pet back to the exam room and assist the doctor with the care of your pet. If your pet got to visit our treatment area, she will bring your pet back to you when their appointment is complete. Becky will help the doctor complete testing and prepare treatments for your pet as well.
Becky’s ability to gently and compassionately assist the doctor in the care of your pet makes her a vital team member here at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
Tina
Tina is a Pet Nurse at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
Tina joined the SouthPaw team in 2022. Tina will help you get your pet checked in to see the doctor by going over your pet’s history and discussing our recommendations for your pet’s visit. She will take your pet back to the exam room and assist the doctor with the care of your pet and bring your pet back to you when their appointment is complete. Tina will help the doctor complete testing and prepare treatments for your pet as well.
Tina’s calm demeanor allows her to set animals at ease and makes her a vital team member here at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
Gavin
Gavin is a Veterinary Assistant and Lab/Pharmacy Technician at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.
He has officially been part of the SouthPaw team since 2017, however he has been a part of the clinic since it first opened in 2014. He is busy behind the scenes helping to assist with patients, prepare medications and vaccines, stock supplies, and keep the clinic clean. He is always eager to help out with technology questions and handyman work around the clinic. You may also occasionally see him assisting one of our doctors in the exam room.
Gavin’s eagerness to help out where needed and his attention to detail makes him a vital team member here at SouthPaw Animal Clinic.