08/15/2024
We are so excited to welcome our newest DVMs to the Pack!
Dr. Calabreese is joining the Hope Animal Clinic team in Marble Falls, TX! Dr. Rob grew up in San Angelo, TX, where he started volunteering at a local vet hospital and rescue as a teenager. He always had an interest in caring for animals and this was the first time he turned that interest into passion. In 2016 Dr. Rob graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2019 an opportunity to move to the Texas hill country presented itself and he took a position as Medical Director at a new hospital. Dr. Rob loves spending time with his wife and two children on their small homestead in Blanco.
Dr. Skinner is joining the All Community Animal Hospital team in Porter, TX! She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Once graduated, she moved back to her home area where she joined a general practice for approximately 10 years. She has special interests in dentistry, ultrasonography, and dermatology. She also enjoy playing sports, listening to music, and gardening during her spare time. She has 3 dogs and 5 cats who all fight for her attention.
Dr. Smith is joining the Purple Paws Pet Clinic team in Coronado, CA! Dr. Abi Smith recently graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband are new to San Diego, having moved all the way from Michigan with their Basset Hound, Bill, and Leopard Gecko, Jerry. Dr. Smith spent most of her childhood outdoors, exploring the natural world around her. With her parents' encouragement, her passion for animals and the environment blossomed, inspiring her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys vintage swing dancing and exploring nature through running, hiking, rock-collecting and bird-watching.
Dr. Benimana is joining the Nebel Street Animal Hospital team in Rockville, MD! Growing up Dr. Benimana was lucky to have a gentleman farmer father who transmitted to him the love and sense of care of animals. In 2004 he graduated from the University of Montreal, Canada with interest in Mixed practice, including farm animals and pets. He has advanced skills in Surgery and his other areas of interest are dentistry and internal medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine he enjoys travelling, spending time with his family watching movies, playing basketball with his youngest son or exploring new restaurants. He also loves jogging and landscaping.
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