SOUTH PATRICK ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Candice was born in Indiana and found her way to Florida in 2004. While starting her career she made the realization that she preferred to work with animals instead of doing anything else. She's worked in animal care since 2016 and really loves what she does. Some of her favorite pets are even a couple of our boarders! But don't tell her pack at home that she has favorites. Candice is proud to call herself mom to 3 excitable pitties who enjoy nothing more than doing whatever makes them happy. In her free time Candice enjoys going to the beach and traveling whenever she can find the time that is.
Dr. Weiss is from Buffalo New York and moved here in 1981. She is a licensed Florida pharmacist and attended Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. One day she had an epiphany and realized life is too short, and you only get one go around; do what you love, love what you do. She realized she wanted to be a veterinarian and followed her interests in veterinary medicine and became an active member of AVMA and FVMA. In her spare time she enjoys cycling and walking the beach during Turtle season with the local Sea Turtle Preservation Society. If she is not out and about she is curled up on the couch with her 4-legged daughter Cici, or chatting with her yellow naped Amazon Parrot named Baby
Maggie was born in New Jersey and has traveled around the world with her family through the military . She and her family moved to Florida in 2014 and made sure they brought their beloved pack of pups with them. Since moving to Florida, Maggie has furthered her education and is going to UCF for her prerequisites for vet school. Maggie has always loved and cared for various animals including exotics. She joined our South Patrick Clinic team in May of 2022, but she has been working as a vet tech since 2018. In her free time, she helps run "English Mastiff Rescue of Florida" and enjoys the company of her pets which include 4 dogs 2 cats 2 geckos 1 hamster.
Dr. Wigelsworth was Born in Florida and worked as a veterinary technician during his undergraduate years at the University of Central Florida.He has won numerous AKC titles with showing, breeding and field training Standard poodles. He left Florida to further his education for animal medicine, and graduated from University of Georgia in 1996. After practicing veterinary medicine for 12 years, he decided to move from Deltona to Melbourne in January of 2008. Dr.Wigelsworth enjoys educating clients about their pets preventative needs as well as making sure their concerns are addressed. In his spare time, Dr. Wigelsworth likes to work on his boat and tend to his pampered frenchie Carmen, fish, spend time with his family and friends, or relax outdoors.