PERSHING OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Dr. Claire Dodwell

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Claire Dodwell grew up in England until she was 15 years old, then moved to Alberta, Canada. She currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Dodwell received an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and earned her DVM degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. Prior to joining The Cat Hospital of Orlando team, Dr. Dodwell practiced in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Her special interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology, and feline behavior. Outside of work, Dr. Dodwell enjoys going to Disney World and walking her dogs. She also has two dogs (Roxy and Piper) and one cat (Henry).

Garrett Rowley

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Rowley attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2013 with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Biochemistry. He then made the cross-country move to Phoenix, Arizona to attend Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine inaugural class, graduating with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. He remained in Phoenix for a 1 year emergency-focused internship at the largest specialty hospital in Arizona to gain additional education and experience working in emergency and critical care. Dr. Rowley then moved to Orlando to join the Pershing Oaks family in 2019. Dr. Rowley's passions in the veterinary field include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and emergency medicine. During his time away from the hospital, Dr. Rowley enjoys photography, going to the beach, and traveling, as well as ensuring that his border collie and cat are spoiled beyond belief.