SEVEN OAKS - Key Persons
She was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Tampa in 2017. Upon moving to Tampa, Annick enrolled in veterinary assisting courses where she was exposed to a variety of animals and grew to have a deep appreciation for veterinary medicine. She is currently a Junior at the University of South Florida majoring in Biology with a concentration in Animal Biology. Annick has loved animals her whole life and plans on pursuing veterinary school upon finishing her studies at USF. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog and two cats at home as well as exploring the outdoors with friends and family!
Job Titles:
- Member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Dr. Morris attended Purdue University from 1972 through 1974 and was admitted to veterinary school after just two years. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. Dr. Morris graduated first in her class and was awarded the Upjohn Award in Clinical Proficiency for both large and small animals.
After veterinary school, Dr. Morris completed an internship at Purdue University and a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She passed the exam and became certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1983. Since then, Dr. Morris served on faculties of veterinary schools at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Georgia, and University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, where she taught veterinary students in the clinical setting and conducted research. She is the author of over 200 scientific publications and book chapters. After leaving academia, Dr. Morris served as a staff internist at two different locations.
Dr. Morris loves veterinary medicine because "It provides me with the opportunity to continually learn new things, exercise my mind, fulfill a need in society, act independently and interact with people on a level with which I have great proficiency."
Dr. Morris is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her professional interests include all aspects of internal medicine and ultrasound.
At home, Dr. Morris has 2 cats, Melanie and Tiffany. Her favorite pet is an American Quarter Horse named Hunter and she spends most of her time outside of the hospital horseback riding and caring for Hunter. Dr. Morris also enjoys movies, plays, and museums, especially contemporary American art. She has three children all the same age, 31-year-old triplets. Her two daughters are nurses and her son is in medical school.
Dr Kimberly Pearson was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama where she resided until moving to Auburn Alabama. She graduated with honors from Auburn University with a Bachelors in animal and dairy sciences and she continued her education at Auburn where she received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation she worked as an associate in a small animal practice in Gulf Breeze, Florida for 8 years. Dr Pearson joined the United States Army in 2007 and during her 8 years serving as an officer she was deployed to Afghanistan where she had to set up a veterinary facility to care for the working dogs that were stationed in her area. In addition to taking care of the working animals and local wildlife, she was also responsible for traveling to other bases in Afghanistan to do inspections of the food and beverages that were supplied to the troops and contract employees. After her time in the US Army Dr Pearson decided to open her own veterinary hospital in Bunnell Florida. With the help of her business partner and boyfriend she converted a vacant home to a fully functional, upscale, full service veterinary hospital. While providing quality care to the fur babies in her community she also worked closely with the rescue organizations in her area to provide the veterinary care and services the pets needed in order to find a forever loving home. In 2016 Dr Person relocated to Gautier Mississippi where she worked as a relief veterinarian providing services to over 12 veterinary hospitals in Mississippi and Alabama. After being away from Florida for a few years, she felt the call to return to the lovely sunshine state where she continued to provide veterinary relief services to multiple veterinary clinics until accepting a full time position at Seven Oaks Pet Hospital and Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel. Her professional interests include veterinary dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology.
Dr Pearson currently has 2 amazing kitties Jenna was brought to her as a 1 week old orphan and Gracie who was abandoned at one of the clinics that she worked at. She loves to do Karaoke, dance and have fun in the sun during her time away from work.
Dr. Alyssa Middleton was born and raised in Tampa, FL. She is a double gator who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, both from the University of Florida. She has also earned certifications in Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Business Management, and Fear Free Handling. Dr. Middleton loves veterinary medicine because she can use her knowledge and skills to help both pets and people, and she enjoys the diversity of challenges we conquer in veterinary medicine. In her personal time, she enjoys beach days, trail walks, cooking, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She has one rescue cat at home named Booger whom she loves dearly
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Jason Salpietra always had a strong bond with animals. From his family's assortment of dogs over the years to the first dog he raised on his own at age 20, Dr. Salpietra felt he could learn from them and wanted to help better their lives. Uncertain which professional direction to choose, he decided to travel across the United States for inspiration. It was during his travels that Dr. Salpietra's passion for veterinary medicine reignited, and realized the role best suited for him to help better the lives of pets and their humans would be for him to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
With the support of family and loved ones, Dr. Salpietra rearranged his life to move back to Louisiana and studied hard during his undergrad at Bossier Parish Community College to fast track his road to graduate school. This hard work paid off and he was accepted into Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated in May of 2021. His first couple of years out of vet school were spent working at South Buffalo Springs Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, NV where he learned from and worked with some of the best in the field. In 2023 he decided to move to Tampa to continue doing what he loves with the added benefit of being closer to family.
Born in jersey and raised in Tampa, fl dr. nagabandi has always loved animals. Her connection began during her days as a toddler hanging out with the farm animals on the farms in south india. She began exploring her passion by volunteering anywhere she could from the age of 13- suncoast primate sanctuary, big cat rescue, and a trip to a shelter in Guatemala. She graduated from Ross university school of veterinary medicine in 2021, where she loved to spend her time off studying snorkeling and zip lining.
After completing clinics at LSU, she began her veterinary career in Las Vegas where she learned from the best. After 7 years of being away, Dr. nagabandi wanted to move back home to Tampa, Florida to continue doing what she loves. She's happy to be closer to her best friends and family. Dr. Nagabandi has a few animals - pictured is butter her dearest son.
Dr. Sree Reddy graduated from veterinary school in 1997 and obtained his Masters's Degree in 2000. He has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2000 and moved to Florida in 2004. He is passionate about holistic medicine, acupuncture, laser therapy, and laparoscopy. Since 2009, he has been doing single-port laparoscopy procedures. He was one of the few veterinarians to perform this procedure and has done it more than 600 times. Dr. Reddy believes in treating every sick pet the same day they walk into the doors of Seven Oaks. Even on a day completely booked with appointments, no sick pet ever goes untreated if they walk in the doors of Seven Oaks Pet Hospital.
In 2017, Dr. Reddy founded the non-profit, The Hermione Duncan Reddy Foundation. The foundation was created as a means of financial support for pets in need of medical care that their families can't afford to pay. Since opening, the foundation has saved hundreds of pets' lives from the support of many generous donations.
Over the years, Dr. Reddy has trained many technicians that have continued on their studies to become veterinarians. He takes pride in mentorship, and always takes an opportunity to teach when he has the time. He transformed Seven Oaks from a regular veterinary clinic, into an Advanced General Practice that offers ultrasounds, very invasive same-day surgeries, acupuncture and laser therapy, holistic medicine practices, radiology, exotics, dental care, anti-venom treatment, and much more!
Dr. Reddy is also a member of the FVMA, AVMA, PHVMA, VIN and a Committee member of our Pasco County Animal Services Advisory Committee. Briefly, the committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners in matters involving the animal population within the county by furnishing information, advice, and counsel to the Board in respect to the appropriate means and methods by which the county may adequately provide for protection of its animal population, while at the same time protecting the citizens of the county from unwarranted intrusions by uncontrolled animals. In his free time, Dr. Reddy enjoys reading, listening to music, playing golf, and spending time with his dog Zeus. He also loves traveling to historical places around the world.
Holly is working as a veterinary assistant. She is originally from Land O' Lakes, Fl, and just recently graduated from the University of Central Florida. She has rescued hundreds of cats over the past few years and loves fostering them in her free time. Some fun facts about her are: she speaks Spanish, and loves Netflix!
I've loved animals all my life, and have volunteered and worked in vet med since the age of thirteen. Wherever it may take me, I'm excited to continue growing in this field alongside my fur-babies! I have an Old Man cat named Charcoals and a mini Golden-Doodle called Max, and they have my entire heart.
I recently moved from Dallas, Texas to continue school here in Florida. I am a junior at USF studying for a bachelors in biomedical science. I have always love the vet field and I plan to continue my education and go to vet school. I have a morkie named Buddy. On my free time I love to paint and watch new tv shows.