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Dr. Mark Brown, Medical Director and Owner
Dr.
Mark Brown and Central Animal Hospital enjoy a long and happy history
together. Born and raised in Florida, Dr. Brown began working in the
Central Animal Hospital kennel in 1979 and quickly worked his way up to
a veterinary technician position. He then left to earn his
undergraduate and his doctor of veterinary medicine degrees at Auburn
University, after which Central Animal Hospital welcomed him back as an
associate veterinarian. After eight years as an associate, Dr. Brown
purchased the practice in 1998.
At age 18,
Dr. Brown was inspired to become a veterinarian by the care and
compassion displayed by his family's veterinarian when his beloved pet
beagle with whom he'd shared his childhood had to be euthanized. Dr.
Brown now strives to treat his patients and clients with the same
concern and empathy he experienced as a client years ago. His special
interests lie in surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic), advanced
dentistry, diagnostic medicine, and canine rehabilitation. In December
2005, he completed the education and examination requirements at
University of Tennesse College of Veterinary Medicine's Canine
Rehabilitation program and become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation
Practitioner. In an effort to bring Central Animal Hospital's clients the most up-to-date surgical techniques to increase recovery time with the least amount of pain, Dr. Brown is now certified in an advanced procedure called TTA which is a surgical correction of an injured cranial cruciate ligament in dogs. He is also the first general practitioner in Pinellas County who performs laparoscopic surgery, a less invasive surgical technique performed for spays, ovariectomies, gastropexies, biopsies, and other procedures where rigid endoscopy can be used. He also is permitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as a wildlife rehabilitator. He is a three-time recipient of the Florida Veterinary
Medical Association's Gold Star Award for outstanding contributions to
the field of veterinary medicine. He counts his graduation from
veterinary school and his first caesarian section as his most memorable
experiences as a veterinarian.
Dr. Brown, a self-proclaimed "country boy Florida cracker at heart,"
likes to fish, hunt, camp, and enjoys most water sports and traveling
in his spare time. He's also currently building a diverse butterfly and
moth collection. However, Dr. Brown holds his time spent being a good
daddy and husband closest to his heart. Dr. Brown and his family
happily share their home with several pet friends: Sister, an adorable
Boston Terrier rescued from a life-threatening car accident; Flower, a
highly pampered bunny rabbit; Lucy, a Suwannee River Cooter turtle
rescued as an egg from a raccoon-disturbed nest; Milo and Nightingale,
their two cats; and Frannie, a grey squirrel rescued as a baby in 2004
from Hurricane Frances, who now lives outside but visits for peanuts,
especially when caring for a litter of babies!
In Dr. Brown's own words...
"I
am very proud of our hospital and veterinary team. Through the American
Animal Hospital Association accreditation of our practice, and by the
continuous training of our doctors and certified staff, we consistently
push ourselves to be the best and to offer the highest level of
veterinary medicine and care available. Thank you for letting us serve
you!"
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited
practice/member
- American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV)
board member
- American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) member
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) member
- Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) member
- FVMA Gold Star Award Winner 1996, 2002, & 2007
- Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association (PCVMA)
member
- PCVMA Board of Directors 1993-95 & 1998-2000
- PCVMA President 2000 & 2001
- Hillsborough Community College Steering Committee (certified
vet tech program) member
- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practioner (CCRP)
- St. Petersburg Sunrise Rotary Club member
- Pinellas Animal Foundation (Past Board Member)
- 2007 Best Veterinarian in America Nominee
- FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Rehab.
Permit #2522
- Credentialed to administer stem cell therapy for dogs/cats
- Advanced training at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine
in laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
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Dr. Kalen Faber, Associate Veterinarian
Dr.
Faber has been with Central Animal Hospital since May 2003 following
her graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine at North
Carolina State University. Dr. Faber has strong interest in feline
medicine stemming from nine years' experience as a veterinary
technician at a feline-only veterinary practice in Raleigh, North
Carolina. She constantly alludes to an accurate statement she learned
in veterinary school, "Cats are not small dogs."
Recently, Dr. Faber had the opportunity to vacation abroad. She visited
Europe and then cruised to several areas of Italy, including Rome and
Pompeii. It was an experience of a lifetime in many ways. While in
Paris, she was surprised by a marriage proposal from her boyfriend of 5
years. She said "Oui", which is yes in French.
In addition to traveling, Dr. Faber likes to scuba dive, golf, snow
ski, listen to music and attend sporting events. She holds a special
place in her heart for the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, but she readily
cheers and supports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Devil Rays.
Dr. Faber and her fiance, Peter Cobb, share a home locally with their
two cats. Chubs, a 4 year old brown tabby DSH, whom she rescued after
being badly mauled by dogs and Zack, a 1 1/2 year old orange DLH,
abandoned with a broken leg after being hit by a car. Zack, the
character of the two, resembles a cross between Garfield and Nermal.
When not being the "cutest kitten in the world", he fetches, sits up,
dances, complains a lot and would definitely inhale a pan of lasagna.
In Dr. Faber's own words...
"Reflecting
back, I realize how appropriate my decision was in choosing veterinary
medicine as a career. Although veterinary medicine is not all new puppy
and kitten exams, it's almost always rewarding and exciting. Whether
it's helping make an arthritic dog more comfortable in its senior
years, teaching an owner how to care for their cat in kidney failure,
or simply spaying or neutering rescue animals, I LOVE what I do.
Working alongside Dr. Brown, with his innovative thought processes, and
the great staff at Central has helped me establish a respect for high
quality veterinary medicine. I'm looking forward to maintaining all the
close bonds I have made with our clients and their pets over the past
few years. I am also eager to meet many new faces and muzzles and serve
them for years to come. I couldn't imagine doing anything else."
Dr Faber's Memberships/Affiliations:
- AAFP – American Association of Feline Practitioners
- American Animal Hospital Association
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Florida Veterinary Medical Association
- Pinellas County Veterinary Medical Association
- Northeast Exchange Club of St. Petersburg
- Credentialed to administer stem cell therapy for dogs/cats
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