Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Holly joined Palm Harbor Animal Hospital in 2002 and took over the practice upon Dr. Jezek’s retirement in 2014. She graduated from Michigan State University with a BS in Veterinary Science in 1995 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Prior to moving to Tampa Bay she worked at clinics in Miami and Miami Beach where she served a diverse clientele including familiar names such as Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. Her patient roster is made up primarily of dogs, cats and small mammals but she has also treated an eclectic variety of critters including skunks, goats, pigs and turtles. She has written two books on pet care – Ferrets – Our Best Friends and Hamsters – Our Best Friends. Her main focus is small animal general medicine with a special interest in endocrine diseases, allergies, and dermatology. She is also a Reiki Master and Pet Advocate. She lives in Palm Harbor with her two children, two cats, Timmy and Nutmeg, and her dogs, Chumley, a West Highland Terrier, Marlee, a Mixed Breed and Olive the Yorkie.
Jordyn Wirth
Office Manager
Jordyn has worked with animals her whole life including at barns, local animal hospitals and pet day cares. She has many pets of her own, including a horse, a turtle, chickens, Lemonade the Quaker parrot, Jake the dog, cats, and aquarium fish. She joined us in April of 2018 and is an invaluable member of our team.
Renee Wirth
Canine Care Coordinator/Vet Assistant
Renee works part time at Palm Harbor Animal Hospital and My Dog’s Spot. She joined our family in 2010. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2008. Her interests are small animals as well as equine, and she is involved with several Animal Adoption and Rescue Groups in our area. Over the years she has helped foster and rehome hundreds of dogs and cats. She also works with the Florida Animal Emergency Response team and has responded to animal emergencies all over the country. She shares her home with a menagerie of animals including dogs Gilbert and Raya, Seven, Hermione, and Goliath the cats, PipTweet the Quaker Parrot, Maggie the horse, and her latest foster animals!
Isabella Harrop
Veterinary Technician
Isabella first joined us as a volunteer and quickly found her passion for working with animals. She has multiple cats and dogs including Cooper the beagle that loves to eat. She is in her final semester at St Petersburg College for her Veterinary Technology degree. She joined us in March of 2020 – clients love her friendly caring nature and so do we!.
Kim Shaner
Client Care Specialist
Kim has been an integral part of PHAH since 2005! Originally a student volunteer from SPC then first a Veterinary Technician and reception/office manager, Kim has helped several generations of pets and sometimes even people! Through ups and downs she is one constant that our pet parents and fellow employees are grateful for. She had to take a few years off but we were thrilled when she came back to us! She is the heart and face of our front reception and we so appreciate all her time, dedication, and loyalty. She shares her home with her Orange Tabby Thomas O’Malley.
Brooklyn Bradley
Certified Vet Assistant/Reception
Brooklyn is a graduate of Tarpon Springs Veterinary Science Academy and is attending St Pete College to get her AA. She plans to continue on and study Science. She joined us in 2023 and quickly became a valued part of our care team! She has a quiet love for animals and a calm demeanor even in an emergency. She shares her life with her family and her three pups Stitch, Romeo and Tyson!
Client Care Representative
Laura Pelletier joined us in 2025 bringing a breadth of experience working the sometimes chaotic front desk of a busy animal clinic. She is cool under pressure and always friendly and professional. She loves to travel and spend time with her family and her dogs Hugo and Juan Carlos!
Office Assistant/Social Media Manager
Emilia joined us in 2024 as a volunteer and has recently jumped in as a part time office assistant while taking classes at SPC. She keeps busy with school, her family and her adorable Frenchie – Winnie!
Ladybug (pictured left)
Patient Relations
Ladybug joined our family in 2009 at the precocious age of 5 weeks. She has been with us ever since, greeting patients at the door, inspecting bags of pet food, and in general bossing the rest of us around. In her spare time she is a connoisseur of dog and cat treats and likes to take naps on the front counter.
Moose (pictured right)
Security Cat
Moose is the strong silent type. He was adopted by Ladybug in 2013 and spends his days lurking around corners, warning us about the dangers of dogs, and eating as much of Ladybug’s food as he can possible steal. His hobbies include pestering Ladybug and getting underfoot.