The Cypress Creek Animal Hospital staff is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of your pet. Here you will find a team of caring, dedicated and experienced professionals who have the training and the special “human-to-animal” bond that drew them to this profession.
If you are new to the community or are looking for a new practice, we encourage you to contact the hospital to arrange a tour of the facility as a way of getting to know us. In the meantime, take a minute and get to know the members of our staff.
“The receptionist was very helpful and reassuring. Although my cat had not been to a vet in six years, the staff was polite and non-judgmental. I never felt pushed into any procedures or tests.”
- Melissa H.
Dr. ThiviergeDr. Thivierge grew up on a small farm in coastal Maine. It is here where he kindled a love for all creatures great and small. Upon graduation from Auburn University, Dr. Thivierge went off to Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2004. Since then, he has practiced veterinary medicine and surgery from New York to Miami, Atlanta and now Tampa where he resides with his wife, Kimberly, his dog, Sydney, and his cat, Landon.
Dr. Wilson
Dr. Wilson was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. A true Florida native, Dr. Wilson only ventured out of the state to study briefly at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Dr. Wilson worked as a veterinary technician while she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. She graduated cum laude from the University of Florida, where she also received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Dr. Wilson has experience with diagnostic procedures, including radiology, anesthesia, and blood collection, as well as orthopedic and general wellness examinations. Dr. Wilson was glad to start her role at Cypress Creek Animal Hospital to pursue her professional goals of providing quality medical care to patients and communicating with her clients. Dr. Wilson resides in Tampa with her husband and their dog, a vizsla named Kobe. In her spare time, Dr. Wilson enjoys traveling.
KimberlyKimberly, Cypress Creek Animal Hospital’s Practice Manager, began her career with us in 1992 as part of the kennel staff. She was named client service representative in 1995 and became Practice Manager in 1997. Her interests include senior pet care, client education and client service.
JessicaJessica has a two-year degree in Zoo Technology and spent four years as a Zookeeper before deciding to learn about the medical side of caring for animals. Jessica has been working with animals for more than nine years. She has four years of experience working in the Veterinary field and joined Cypress Creek Animal Hospital in 2008 as a Veterinary Technician. Jessica shares her home with an Aussie named Gandy, and five cats named Mystic, Kiara, Oliver, Koda, and R.J.
BethBeth joined the staff of Cypress Creek Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician in 2005 having graduated from the University of West Florida with a degree in Marine Biology. Beth has loved animals her whole life and started in the vet field in 2004. She moved from Wisconsin to Florida and fell in love with the Florida beaches. Beth shares her home with two dogs and four cats. She is continuing her education in the Zoo Field with an emphasis on education.
MelissaMelissa joined our team in 2008 as a Client Care Representative. She is always there to greet each and everyone with a smile and a warm welcome. Melissa was born and raised in Lutz, Florida. She enjoys spending her time outdoors—hunting, fishing, diving, horseback riding, and drag racing. Melissa also likes to spend time with her American Bulldog named Luke. She is currently enrolled at PHCC in pursuit of a Nursing degree.
AshleyAshley was hired in early 2010 as a Kennel Attendant. She has been very faithful at caring for all of the vacationers that stay in our home away from home. Ashley has also taken it upon herself to learn more about each position in the hospital. She is currently learning the ins-and-outs of the Client Care Representative role. Ashley was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Ashley is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program at HCC. She plans to pursue a career as an Equine Veterinarian. Ashley spends her free time horseback riding, and enjoying lazy days on the river and the beach. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs Bentley and Domino.
CathyOur Kennel Attendant, Cathy, is our most recent team member. She was born in the city of New York. At the age of three she moved to South Florida. She has been in the animal field for three years. Cathy graduated from high school and moved to Orlando to attend college. She graduated with a hospitality management major, and a veterinary technician minor. Two years ago she decided to move to Tampa to be close to her family and to work in the animal field again.
Additional Staff Members
Veterinary Technicians: Erin and Kara
Client Care Representatives: Kendra and Ashley
