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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. 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!"
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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."
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Elena Foley, DVM  A
native of Manhattan, Dr. Foley lived with her family in New York until
fourth grade, when they relocated to Lake Mary, a small suburb of
Orlando, FL. As part of a very close-knit family, her grandparents
quickly followed them to Florida, relocating just down the street. Her
remaining aunts and uncles joined the southern migration to Florida,
all relocating within a short drive from her parents' home. Dr. Foley
is the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and one
brother. She recently became an aunt to her sister's beautiful baby
girl. As a small child, Dr. Foley knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. As a youngster, she had a wonderful cockatiel named Indy. Although she always wanted to have more pets, her parents would not allow it, which she believes may have contributed to her love for animals and the need to care for them. In high school, she volunteered with the "Save the Manatees" club in her spare time, and also worked as a kennel assistant in a local veterinary clinic. Dr. Foley majored in biology at Florida State University during her undergraduate studies in preparation for post-graduate studies in veterinary medicine. She graduated cum laude in 2002. During college she worked with a wildlife veterinarian in Tasmania and had the opportunity to care for wombats, wallabies, and koalas, which only cemented her commitment to becoming a veterinarian. Following her undergraduate studies at Florida State, she attended Purdue University' School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May 2007. Dr. Foley is also fluent in Spanish, and looks forward to serving Spanish-speaking pet owners in the St. Petersburg area. She joined Central Animal Hospital's clinician staff on June 4, 2007. Between her sophomore and junior years of veterinary school, she married her husband, Joey, whom she met while a freshman at FSU. They live with their two "babies"---"Mika," a long-haired cat and "Zimmy," a Netherland Dwarf rabbit. Dr. Foley's Personal statement: "After years of education and training, I am excited to finally begin my dream of improving pets' lives. I believe, however, that as a veterinarian, I am charged not just with the welfare of my animal patients, but also with the peace of mind of their "parents." By communicating effectively, in either English or Spanish, I can comfort the parents of my patients and help create a loving environment in which my patients can heal. I look forward to the ongoing challenge of providing the highest quality care available." Dr. Foley's Memberships/Affiliations
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