About Us
Our mission at the Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater is to provide a warm and loving environment for our patients and clients while maintaining the highest quality of veterinarian medicine. We want to have a long-term relationship with each and every patient allowing them to reach their greatest health potential. For our clients, we would like to educate them on how best to care for their beloved pets and give them a place where they feel welcome and can communicate their needs.
Veterinarians
Dr. Tara Valentine
Dr. Tara Valentine received her BS degree at Florida Southern College in 1997. She then graduated from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 2001. She joined Animal and Bird Hospital in 2004.
Dr. Katherine Murphy
In 1986, she began working in Clearwater. Dr. Murphy has strived to keep that “family” feel in her practice. Many of her clients she has known for more than 20 years. She believes it is absolutely essential to have a great relationship with not only her patients but also the pets’ owners. She is intent on finding the “correct” answer to every problem. “Veterinary medicine is similar to forensics. Pets give us the clues. We just have to figure out the answer.”
Dr. Annie Gintert
Dr. Annie Gintert grew up in Palm Harbor, Florida and at a young age knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her love for animals began when raising several family boxers. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida State University, she continued to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016.
Dr. Carlos Garcia
On occasion, we may call in Dr. Garcia to perform surgeries for our patients. He provides our clients an additional option for those that are unable to pursue specialized care. We are able to offer with his assistance, advanced procedures such as TPLO’s, patella luxation repairs, fracture repairs, and a wide variety of soft tissue surgeries at a reduced cost.
Behaviorist
Kristen White, BAS, CVT
Kristen has been working in the veterinary field for the past 30 years, the last 25 of which have been at the Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater in Florida. She has given several lectures about canine behavior and clicker training and has also had several articles about animal behavior published. She has also spoken to the Suncoast Avian Society about captive bird behavior and clicker training.
Contact Us
Regular check ups with a veterinarian are important for your pet's health. Contact us today to schedule your next appointment.
