PALMETTO ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons
Beth is from Ohio and has had many unique years in the Veterinary field. A mother of twins and loves to needle point. Although Beth loves all creatures she has an special place in her heart for Golden Retrievers.
Susan has been working at Palmetto Animal Clinic since 2006. She is an animal lover of all types, and has 2 doggies that are her loyal and loving companions.
We are so excited to announce our new Veterinarian, Dr. Ashleigh McKinnon! Dr. McKinnon is an experienced practitioner, who graduated from the University of Missouri in 2017. She has a special interest in dentistry and a passion for medicine. Welcome to the team Dr. McKinnon!
Born and raised in Delaware, Dr. Eley obtained her Bachelors degree in Animal Science with a Minor in Biology at the University of Delaware. After working as a Veterinary Assistant during her undergraduate years; she moved to Florida to attend veterinary school where she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1997 from the University of Florida and graduated with honors.
After graduation, Dr. Eley worked in a progressive practice in St. Augustine, FL, for 5 years before moving to Bradenton, FL where she worked as a relief veterinarian at multiple practices for several years before working exclusively at Palmetto Animal Clinic.
Dr. Eley enjoys all areas of medicine including soft tissue surgery and has special interest in Veterinary Dentistry. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children and has many four legged children.
When this busy Doctor has any free time left she enjoys running, gardening, and cooking for family gatherings.
Originally, from east Tennessee and moved to Illinois during high school. Dr. McClain attended the University of South Florida for his undergraduate work where he obtained a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. He was then enrolled at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with the class of 2016, Go Gators! Dr. McClain has two fur babies of his own, a dog and a cat, and has special interests in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine. When he's not at the clinic, Dr. McClain, enjoys being outside. He loves golfing and kayaking and sneaking away to the keys to go scuba diving when ever the opportunity arises.