Our Staff

• Arlyne Salcedo , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Arlyne Salcedo, received a BS in Biology Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Connecticut State University and her veterinary doctorate from Cornell University in 1985. She is happy to have settled in the sunshine where she enjoys watching the Florida birding. Her cats and two Greyhounds keep her company while she studies her special interests in geriatric feline medicine, ultrasound, surgery, orthopedics and cardiology.

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• Kelly Carver , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Kelly Carver, grew up in Kentucky and attended school at Western Kentucky University. She received her DVM degree from the University of Tennessee. She operated her own practice in her hometown for seven years before moving to Florida with her son to continue practicing Companion Animal Medicine.

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• Bonny Westlake , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Westlake graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She then worked in a mixed large and small animal practice in New Zealand, followed by several yearls in primarily dairy practice. She returned to the US and began small animal practice in Bremerton WA. She bought the practice and owned it for 10 years. She sold it in 2004 and then did emergency and relief work. She and her family moved to Lee County in January 2009. Dr. Westlake particularly enjoys surgery. She owns and breeds Bernese Mountain dogs and owns a terrier mix.

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• Jennifer Stratton , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Jennifer Stratton received her Degree in Veterinary Medicine from University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  She originates from Michigan and did her undergraduate work in Zoology at Michigan State University.  Dr Stratton is married to Matt, a financial planner.  They have three dogs, Nemo, Gunner and Fischer, and two cats, Shadow and Strom.  Dr. Stratton enjoys traveling, boating, fishing and scuba diving.

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• Debra Zerr

  
  

  Dr. Debra Zerr is originally from St. Louis, MO.  She received her BS and DVM from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She relocated to MS in 2000 and operated her own practice for six years.  Dr. Zerr, her husband William, grandson Dakota, two dogs Rosie and Baby Boy, one cat Dexter, a bearded dragon , Beardie and a water dragon named Draco relocated to Florida

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• Linda Morris , CVPM

  
  

  Linda Morris, Administrator of Kindness Animal Hospital, received her degree in Veterinary technology in 1980 and served her externship at the University of Florida. She received her Hospital Management Certification in 1995. She shares her home with husband Duane, daughter Lauren, Bogie the Sheltie, and JD the Ragdoll.

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• Kim Blue

  
  

  I moved to Florida in 1986 and have been with Kindness since 1997!  I have two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Brandi. I love to go fishing and bicycling with my husband Mike. We love spending time with our cats, Andy and Willow.

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• Pat Schaller

  
  

  I moved to Florida in 1981 and have worked with Kindness since 2003. I live with my husband John and two cats, Rita and Phoebe.

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• Alicia Starr

  
  

  Alicia was born in central Florida. Alicia is married with two grown sons and two grandsons. She is proud to have worked with Kindness for the past seventeen years.

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• Vicki Johnson

  
  

  I am the receptionist supervisor at Kindness West. I joined the staff in October 1992. I love animals and have two cats and two large goldfish.

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• Denise Shannon

  
  

  I am the technician supervisor at Kindness West.  My passion is to help animals and wildlife.  I love to educate clients on their pets well being.

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• Kathy Brown-Rolston

  
  

  I am the receptionist supervisor at Kindness East.  Animals have always been a part of my life.  I now share my home with a Jack Russell, Chihuahua mix, three kitties, a Blue and Gold macaw, an African Grey, a Moluccan Cockatoo and two ferrets.

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• Allison Azzilonna

  
  

  As the Kennel Director of Kindness I have a great passion for animals and managing the kennels.  I have 1 dog and 5 cats. I live with my two teenage boys and my husband.

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• Courtney Cleary

  
  

  I am the technician supervisor at Kindness East.   I am from a small town in New Hampshire.  I moved to Florida in September 2008 to be close to my family and escape the snowy winters. I absolutely love working in the veterinary field and cannot imagine doing anything else. I currently have a Doberman named Trinity, a Chihuahua named Deja.

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• Cathy Keene

  
  

  I have been working in the animal field for 15 years.  My passion is to give the utmost dedication and care to the preservation of all the animals I encounter.

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• Linda Smith

  
  

  I have been a Cape Coral resident since 1983 and have been with Kindness since 2000.  My husband and I have an twelve year old beagle named Augie.

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• Linda Young

  
  

  I moved to Cape Coral from Michigan 32 years ago. My husband Peter and I are "owned" by our three cats, Scar, Shiraz and Spice.

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• Lynn Elges

  
  

  Having spent the last ten years at a clinic in Northern Michigan. I finally was able to get back to Florida this past fall. I am very excited to have joined a great team at Kindness Animal Hospital and look forward to meeting new clients and their pets.

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• Julie Sands

  
  

  Hi, I'm Julie and I am a receptionist here at Kindness.  My husband, Peter, and I moved to Cape Coral in August 2010.  After thirteen moves spanning my husband's nearly 30 year US Air Force career, we are glad to call Cape Coral home.  We enjoy the warm weather and boating whenever we can.  We have one son, Josh, who is a recent college graduate and is employed and living in Iowa.  Peter and I share our home with our 12 year old dachshund / maltese mix, Sarah.  I enjoy working at Kindness and meeting the needs of our clients and their furry family members.

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• Danielle Hess

  
  

  I graduated college in May, 2011 with a BA in Psychology.  Shortly thereafter I began working at an animal hospital in New York, and I really liked the environment.  Come fall, I moved down the the Cape to be with my family and was lucky enough to become part of the Kindness family.

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• Leslie Schoppert

  
  

  I moved back to Florida in June 2011 from Georgia.  I have 2 cats, Smokey and Buffy who are 12 & 13 years old.

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• Gail Makowski

  
  

  I have been with Kindness since 1997 and enjoy working here.  I have four cats and two dogs and have always loved animals.

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• Jesse Cook

  
  

  I am a small town farm boy who went straight to the Army after high school.  When i got out of the military I decided to pursue my goal of working with animals; which is something I knew I wanted to do since I was a small child.  I attended a veterinary technicain institute in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and graduated with a degree in Applied Science in 2007.  I worked for two years with exotics, three years in emergency and critical care, and for the past year have been honing my skills in private practice clinical care.  I have been with Kindness for about a month and learned firsthand how compassionate and caring all of the staff here really are.  I am very happy to be a part of the Kindness family and look forward to learning more from the staff and using that knowledge to continually provide the best care for every pet that visits the facility.

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• Jessica Sears

  
  

  I'm a native Floridian, currently living in Cape Coral with my husband Chris. We have one dog, Lady, who is our "kid". I love animals and spending time at home watching animal shows.

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• Ashley VanDyck

  
  

  My name is Ashley VanDyck.  I was born in San Jose California and have been living in Cape Coral for 25 years.  I have been in the Veterinary field for 11 years. I have a strong passion for animals and love helping and caring for them.  I have 2 dogs, Zeus and Moose, 2 cats, Philly and Mia and one bearded dragon Leui.

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• Elizabeth Sewell

  
  

  Bio coming soon

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• Nicole Connelley

  
  

  Nicole is a native Floridian and is a proud mother of two beautiful sons Tyler and Cullen.  She started her career at Kindness Animal Hospital in 1993 and has been a technician for 16 years now.  She is very excited to rejoin the staff at Kindness to help serve the needs of your pets.

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• Bernadette McNee

  
  

  My husband and I moved from New Jersey to Cape Coral in 2004.  As an avid animal lover I volunteered for C.R.O.W and am on the board of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.  Working at Kamp Kindness is a dream job and it would be my pleasure to take care of your pet while you are away.

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• Nicole Clifford

  
  

  I am a native Floridian and have resided in Cape Coral since 2003 with my husband Ron, five dogs and two cats.  I joined Kindness in 2011 and really enjoy working her with the animals.

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• Kathy Seymour

  
  

  I have been with Kindness since 2002. I came from South New Jersey and now reside with my husband Dale, daughters Brooke and Amber and my six dogs.  My family here seems to keep growing and growing.

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