Dr. Terry Tomlin and his wife, Heidi, founded Town & Country Veterinarians in 1989 as one of Gainesville’s first house-call practices. The doors of Town & Country Veterinarians and Pet Resort’s first animal hospital opened in November of 1990 and moved to its current location in September of 2009.

As a University of Florida graduate, Dr. Tomlin’s philosophy of “Best Medicine” and “Well-Care” began to evolve while he was a veterinary student. He realized that keeping pets healthy allowed for longer and happier lives and strengthened the bond they share with their families. As Dr. Tomlin’s commitment to veterinary care has grown, so has his understanding that it is more cost effective to prevent disease than to treat life-threatening conditions.

Town & Country Veterinarians and Pet Resort’s mission of “Helping Your Pets Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier” was developed directly from his philosophy. Dr. Tomlin also has extensive experience in surgery, emergency care, and exotic animals including reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, and birds.

Dr. Tomlin and his wife enjoy traveling, organic gardening, fishing, and spending time at the beach.

Dr. Kristen Howard was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Dr. Howard attended the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology. She aspired to become a veterinarian from a young age. In furtherance of her passion, Dr. Howard earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Arizona.

Dr. Howard has been part of several mobile clinics providing veterinary care and surgery to those in need. Understanding the importance of pets to their families, Dr. Howard is committed to providing individualized, quality care for her patients. Dr. Howard also focuses on building long lasting and caring relationships with her clients. Her priority is to ensure that her patients receive the best care and enjoy their veterinary visits. Dr. Howard enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with her clinical interests including soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.

In her free time, Dr. Howard enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and travelling with her husband Josh. She also enjoys spending time with their curious and sweet cat Onyx.

Dr. Emily Moser graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine after completing her undergraduate studies at New College of Florida. She practiced general medicine in upstate New York for three years, but could not resist the allure of Florida weather and being closer to her family.

Offering high-quality medicine at an AAHA practice is important to Dr. Moser. She takes the time to communicate fully with her clients about their options to ensure the best treatment plan for each “fluffy family member”. She is well versed in general medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, diabetes, kidney disease, and low-stress feline and canine handling and she enjoys helping pets with vomiting, diarrhea, itching, and limping. She is also experienced in treating canine patients with mast cell tumors and can perform intra-tumoral Stelfonta injections when indicated. She is in high demand as a mentor for veterinary students and student volunteers and passionately provides them with the tools to become empathetic, skilled, and confident doctors. She has published research articles on canine scent detection of human cancers and mouse pheromone detection. Dr. Moser lives locally with her husband Nathan and their cats Salad and Rutabaga and loves playing Dungeons and Dragons with her friends and snuggling every puppy and kitten she can get her hands on.

Amber joined the T&C Team in 2021 but had years of customer service experience prior to her time here. She is the backbone of the reception team and an integral part of the management team within the clinic. Amber’s favorite part of her job is how incredibly fulfilling her role is because of her ability to build relationships with pets and their parents and learning new ways to help pets in need. Amber hopes to continue to grow her skill set to continue to offer reassurance to pet parents in times of stress. In her spare time, Amber enjoys spending time in nature with her husband, or watching movies with her pittie, Babbs, and Cats; Winnie, Boo, and Jane.

Jocelyn joined the T&C Team in 2022, having worked in the veterinary reception role since 2020. She got her start through a family connection with veterinary medicine and has not looked back. Jocelyn enjoys meeting all the different types of people and interacting with all the unique animals we see on a day-to-day basis. She has a passion for movie makeup and working with zoo animals and would love to make either of those her career path. At home, Jocelyn has four cats; Ryan, Damon, Vecna, and Baxter; as well as a Bearded Dragon named Jax.

Sasha joined the T&C Team in 2023 and is one of our friendly faces at the front desk! Known for her sparkly hair accents and her love for all things cat related, Sasha has been a great addition to the team. When she is not answering questions and scheduling appointments, she can be found hiking out in nature, rock climbing, or hanging out at home with her cat, Remi. Sasha loves seeing all the new and fun critters that walk through our door, even if they are not as big as those she used to work with as a zookeeper!

Kamri joined the T&C Team in 2024. Coming from a service industry background, she has applied all her experience and enthusiasm to veterinary medicine. Kamri loves helping clients and pets in need and one day hopes to have her own animal sanctuary. She loves photography and spends her free time with her dogs, Skiba and Cooper.

Lauren joined the T&C Team in 2021, getting her start in veterinary medicine as a Resort Assistant. She worked up the ranks and became the manager of the veterinary assistant team. Lauren has been working with animals her entire life, having worked with horses and having many other farm animals growing up. Her goal is to continue her training and become a licensed veterinary technician. When she is not in the clinic, Lauren can be found hanging out with her family and her best German Shepherd/Malinois boy, Chance the Raptor (pictured).

Jamie joined the T&C Team in 2015, making her one of the most senior members of our medical team. Coming from a background as a Pharmacy Technician, she has transferred that knowledge to the veterinary industry and excelled in every way possible. Jamie is a senior member of the surgical team and her work as a dental hygienist is one of her favorite parts of her job. Jamie is an integral part of training within the medical team and has a passion for her role in making pets feel better and live longer. When she is not in the clinic, Jamie can be found with her family and her pack of pets including her pups: Sunflower (pictured), Daisy, and Polar; as well as her cats: Mazikeen, Goose, and Maverick.

Jess joined the T&C Team in 2022 but has been in veterinary medicine since 2017. Jess is the lead of the surgical team and strives to help relieve the stress of parents when their pet is sick or undergoing surgery. In addition to her work here at the clinic, Jess also is the founder of a home dog training business as well as the founder of Mowgli’s Shop, a custom biothane leash and collar company. When she is not helping your fur babies feel better, she can be found working with her personal dogs: Arko (pictured), Ranger, and Reina; or her cats: Charlie Brown, Chester, and Jade.

Allison joined the T&C Team in 2023 but has been in the industry since 2017. Allison has a vast love of German Shepherds and veterinary medicine, with a lengthy resume as a surgery assistant. She loves to see all the unique names owners give their pets and is excited about continuing her personal growth in the field. When she is not at work, Allison can usually be found spending time with her two dogs, Ghost and Nova (pictured), and her cats, Cosita and Bleu.

Cat joined the T&C Team in 2023 but has been in veterinary medicine since 2020. Cat is a member of our surgical team and enjoys getting to the root of complex cases that come with many of the pets who come to see us. She has a soft spot for chihuahuas, like her pup Panchita (pictured), and manatees! Cat enjoys a good thrift store/farmer’s market spree on the weekend. We are excited to announce that Cat has been accepted into the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and will be starting her journey in the fall of 2024!

Taylor officially joined the T&C Team in 2023 after being a promising member of our volunteer program. Her animated personality is often featured on our social media pages, and she never fails to bring excitement to a day. Taylor enjoys educating pet parents on preventative care and being a resource for new options in veterinary medicine, with her goal being an Emergent Care Veterinarian. When she is not in the clinic, Taylor can be found binge watching Harry Potter with her dog, Mandrake (pictured), and her cats, Beans and Scabbers.

Emma joined the T&C Team in 2023 after spending time with us as a volunteer. She loves to learn new things and to form positive relations, which will serve her well as she works toward her goal of becoming a veterinarian. Emma loves running, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Dipper (pictured), and two cats, Dola and Hobie! We are excited to announce that Emma has been accepted into the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and will be starting her journey in the fall of 2024!

Liz has been in the veterinary industry since 2017 and joined the T&C Team in 2023. She has a passion for learning and being the voice of “Man’s Best Friend.” Liz has coined the phrase "That’s what we’re here for” when the day gets busy and plans to one day attend Veterinary School to specialize in Small Animal and Poultry Medicine. When she is not at work, she can be found hanging out with her dogs, Harper (pictured) and Cooper. Liz also has a female African Goose named Jeffrey, and 3 chickens: Nugget, Noodle and Dumpling.

Tabby joined the T&C Team in 2021 and can always be found with a smile on her face! As one of our Senior Veterinary Assistants, Tabby strives to be a part of solving the problems that pets face when they are sick or in pain. Tabby loves working with pet parents and seeing the love that they have for their fur babies. Ultimately, she plans to either attend Veterinary School or Grad School, but always plans to keep learning. Tabby is our resident bug expert, being an entomology major, and enjoys spending time out on the trails in Gainesville. Tabby is pictured below with one of her favorite patients, Coco, but has two frogs at home named Remington and Mealworm.

Aidan joined the T&C Team in 2023 after getting his foot in the door through our volunteer program. He always has the coolest head in stressful situations and his goal is to one day become a veterinarian with an emergency specialization. Aidan enjoys working with both his team members and the pet parents of veterinary medicine. When not at work, Aidan enjoys surfing and hanging out with his cat, Zelda. We are excited to announce that Aidan has been accepted into the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and will be starting his journey in the fall of 2024!

Ariel joined the T&C Team in 2023 and has made it her mission to soak up every bit of information that she can! Coming from a background as a dog trainer at Universal Studios, she has had the opportunity to work with and train quite a few animals in her career. All four of her dogs; Cooper, Maddie, Leo, and Max (pictured), were all adopted to play the role of the Grinch’s dog, Max, in the Grinchmas celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood. Ariel’s loves the problem-solving aspect that comes with treating patients and looks forward to continuing to hone her skills.

Tahni joined the T&C Team in 2023 after graduating from our volunteer program. Her big personality is matched only by her love for the pets we see. Tahni has a soft spot for English Bulldogs and enjoys providing the best possible care for the furry friends she meets at work and helping their parents through the hard times. Her goal is to apply to veterinary school once she finishes her undergraduate degree. She is pictured below with her rescue Pitbull, Pecan.

Lora joined the T&C Team in 2021 and took the Resort by storm! Her passion is giving the guests and patients the most positive experience possible when they are in our care. She is the creator of our Stay & Train program that offers customized sessions to help with everything from new puppy obedience to separation anxiety to dog aggression. Lora also offers behavioral consultations and works closely with our treatment team and doctors so that we can offer gold standard care for all our furry friends. When she is not in the office, she can be found with one of her two dogs, Ori and Yoshi (pictured), or entertaining us with stories of her four chickens; Gloria, Pam, Stevie, and Zoey.

Eva joined the T&C Resort Team in 2023 after some time working in rescue. She is passionate about all animals and enjoys finding ways to keep each guest happy and comfortable during their stay. Eva has quite the collection of animals, pictured below, that include Lillie and Leia (Dogs) who are mother and daughter, and Soot and Cinder (Cats). When Eva is not at work, she loves to play video games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Legend of Spyro: New Beginnings.

Geena joined the T&C Resort Team in 2023. As a Pre-Vet student, she makes the health and safety of our guests her top priority! When Geena is not working with our visitors, you can find her studying or spending time outside with her two dogs, Brownie and Teddy (Pictured). She also loves cooking and gardening to decompress after a busy day!

Hailey joined the T&C Resort Team in 2023 and quickly became a master caregiver! Hailey grew up with livestock, including a few emus, so she feels right at home with our canines, felines, and exotic guests. When she is not working, she enjoys cuddling with her cats James Bond and Princess Consuela while she reads. Hailey is studying at Santa Fe College with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Hailey is pictured with one of her favorite boarders, Joy!

Jacob joined the T&C Resort Team in 2022, making him well acquainted with the frequent, and not-so-frequent, flyers who visit the resort. Jacob has an extensive background in rescue and hopes to one day work at a zoo. He spends his free time working in his sketchbook and loves any dog who has lots of hair and slobber! Jacob has a menagerie of pets at home that includes two dogs, CJ and Grover, and two cats, Boa and Cobra (Along with any other foster pets in need). He is featured below with one of his favorite boarding guests, Nala!

Laura joined the T&C Resort Team in 2023 and has taken to Resort life like she was made for it! Having a special passion for photography, Laura has turned her lens toward our boarding guests, allowing their families to see how much they enjoy their boarding stays! She loves finding ways to connect with all the animals she meets and spends her free time with her dog, Jada Lee (pictured) and her cat, Kitty. Laura is also shadowing our resident trainer and assists with Stay & Trains.