Meet Our Amazing Staff
Our experienced team of Veterinarians and Support Staff Lead the Way for all your Pets
| East Hill Animal Hospital staff in Pensacola, Florida, are a dedicated and compassionate team of veterinary professionals. With extensive expertise and a commitment to the highest standards of care, they provide exceptional medical services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Their state-of-the-art facility, equipped with advanced technology, ensures precise diagnostics and effective treatments, making East Hill Animal Hospital a trusted choice for pet owners in the Pensacola area. |
Our Doctors
Dr. Hall attended Auburn University where she received a bachelor of science in Zoology and graduated from the prestigious College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She practiced in Baldwin County, AL and Atlanta, GA, before returning home to East Hill Animal Hospital in 2002. She is married to Dr. Jason Hall and has three beautiful children as well as three dogs, two cats and two horses.
Dr. McDaniel also attended Auburn University where he graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. He previously owned three veterinary hospitals in Tennessee and Virginia specializing in small and large animal medical and surgical care. Dr. McDaniel joined the staff of East Hill Animal Hospital in 2007.
Dr. Rodriguez has worked as a small animal veterinarian in the surrounding area since 2004. She is a 1997 graduate of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rodriguez is currently the staff veterinarian for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. She is an active member of the community and has been recognized on multiple occasions for her community service. Dr. Rodriguez, her husband Benjamin Stevenson, and their daughter Felisa live on Pensacola Beach with their three cats and two dogs. They enjoy many beach activities including their work with Sea Turtles, camping, and paddle-boarding.
Dr. Gunn is a native of Southwest Alabama. He has been working with animals his entire life on his family's farm and at the local veterinary clinic where he was raised "ever since I can remember. He studied Animal and Dairy Science at Mississippi State University, and graduated from Tuskegee University's College of Veterinary Medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Gunn most enjoys spending time with his wife and three children exploring the beautiful gulf coast. He has two spoiled rotten dogs, Sophie the Shih Tzu and Sebastian the Dachshund.
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Barbara has worked in customer service for over 25 years and has over 20 years of accounting experience. She joined the staff at East Hill Animal Hospital in 2011.
Laraine has over 35 years of combined experience in retail sales, management and purchasing. She joined the staff at East Hill Animal Hospital in 2007.
Amy has worked as an Operations/HR Manager since 2002. She graduated with a degree in Healthcare Management and helped Dr. Hall open East Hill Animal Hospital and the Pensacola Pet Resorts. Amy has one adorable dog named Jessie!
Ally joined our hospital family in 2024, embracing her role as an Administrative Assistant with great joy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and has a genuine passion for helping others in any way she can. Her love for both people and animals makes this position a perfect fit. Ally enjoys quality time with people & her family, especially her husband, and her daughter.
Lucretia Joined our team in June of 2024 and has welcomed her role as Financial Assistant with great enthusiasm. She has over 35 combined years of experience in Retail Management, Property Management and Insurance. She loves her cat, Tito, and her favorite past time is spending it with family and friends; especially her new granddaughter.
Kristinë gained over 10 years of experience working with exotic animals, primates and carnivores while working as a keeper at a zoo. She joined the staff at East Hill Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician in 2010.
Kassandra joined the EHAH family in 2017 and has worked her way up to being the reception manager. She has over 20 years of customer service experience and looks forward to meeting you and your pets.
Mary began working with us in 2005 and then moved away from the Pensacola area in 2013. She loved her working experience here so much that in February 2016 she rejoined our staff. With over 8 years of customer service experience Mary holds an AA degree from PSC and has also assisted in taking care of Dr. Hall’s children over the years. We welcome her back and she is very excited about rejoining our team.
She started her career at Pensacola Pet Resort Too back in 2003 where she also worked as a receptionist, kennel technician, and massage therapist. Animals have always been a part of her life and she currently has six rescued “fur babies” at home. Working at the resorts enabled Crystal to care for many pets so it was a natural transition for her to move to the animal hospital.
My name is Alexis and I have had a strong ambition to work with animals my entire life. As a receptionist since 2023 here with the company, I have had the amazing opportunity to do so. I can’t wait to meet you and your loving pets!
Karissa started working as a Vet Tech at EHAH in the spring of 2022. She has worked with animals since 2015 when she first started as a volunteer for an animal shelter in Mississippi. Karissa has a passion for helping pets and owners alike. She has two cats and a dog of her own and enjoys camping, traveling, and gaming in her free time.
Has been in the veterinary field since 2014 and is a graduate of the Faulkner State vet tech program. She enjoys spending time with all of her animals at her farm in Robertsdale, Al. in her free time. She joined the team at East Hill Animal Hospital in April 2016.
Parris originally worked as a kennel tech at Pensacola Pet Resort in May 2023, but had the wonderful opportunity to join our hospital as a tech assistant in 2024. While she does not have any pets spent a lot of her time around the animals her family and friends had. She volunteered at Alaqua Animal refuge for two summers and is currently enrolled in Pensacola State College’s Veterinary Technician program to become a Certified Technician.
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Eric has been a vet technician since 1996 and he joined the East Hill Animal Hospital team in 2023. He thrives in environments where he can help pets and owners live their best life. When not at work, you can find Eric enjoying outdoor activities. He looks forward to meeting you soon!
Frankie became a vet tech at East Hill Animal Hospital in May 2022 after moving to Pensacola from Virginia with her fiancé, Ryan. She finds helping sick animals to be the most rewarding part of the job! In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing with her two doodles, Tucker and Hendrix
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Madison started working at PPR2 in the fall of 2021. She is currently enrolled in college and was promoted to EHAH as a Vet Assistant. She looks forward to learning more about vet medicine!
Angela has been with the animal hospital since 2006 as a veterinary technician.
John has been with East Hill Animal Hospital since 2017 where he started in the position of Veterinary Assistant.
Sidney received her certificate from the FL Veterinary Medical Association to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and has been with East Hill Animal Hospital since 2018.
Holly has been working with the company since spring 2021. She started as a kennel technician at PPR2 and was promoted to vet assistant at the animal hospital. She excelled in her position and was again promoted to vet technician. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her dogs!
Jenny joined the EHAH team in 2023 after working in veterinary medicine for 5 years prior in Alabama. She loves all of our dog and cat patients, but also has a very special place in her heart for our exotic patients. When not at EHAH you can find her behind her camera, making art, or loving on the pets she has at home.
Marlee has been working with dogs in a professional setting since 2021 and joined Pensacola Pet Resort Premier in the summer of 2023. She has been around animals her whole life and it just made sense to turn her passion into a career. On her days off, she enjoys hiking with her rescue dog and cat.
Jessica is a Colorado native who moved to Pensacola in July 2022 with her fiancé, Tyler and joined the EHAH staff shortly after. She is currently a senior at UWF pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and is hoping to attend veterinary school fall of 2024! Outside of work and school, you can find Jessica at the beach, fishing, on a paddle board, or at home snuggled up with her two kitty fur babies, Wesson and Kimber!
Alyssa has 8 years of customer service experience and has a lifelong passion for animals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends outdoors and snuggling with her rabbit, cat, and dog. She joined the East Hill team in 2024.
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Graham has been a bath technician here at Pet Resort Too since 2017. He has a long history of raising and rescuing animals. . He is a father of two children, two dogs, and two cats. He enjoys helping our furry friends look and feel their bestLead
Amy has worked as an Operations/HR Manager since 2002. She graduated with a degree in Healthcare Management and helped Dr. Hall open East Hill Animal Hospital and the Pensacola Pet Resorts. Amy has one adorable dog named Jessie!
A Michigan native raised in Florida, she has a deep passion for animals and a positive, welcoming attitude that helps both pets and their owners feel at ease. Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her dog and cat, as well as reading and creating art.
A Pensacola local, joined our team in the fall of 2024. She is someone who always puts others first with a smile to light up any room. She has always had a love for animals big and small. She loves spending time listening to music and playing with her two cats.
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I joined the team as a bather back in October 2023, and I’ve been loving every moment of it. The best part for me is definitely all the warm hugs and dog kisses I receive. At home, I have a Boston terrier named Alpha who’s my absolute fur baby. Outside of work, you’ll often find me fishing, camping, and cherishing moments with my family.
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Joined the staff in August 2015 as a Kennel Technician. She feels that it’s truly amazing to be able to work with such great customers and their pets. In her free time she volunteers at the Pensacola Humane Society. She is looking forward to working at Pensacola Pet Resort for many years to come!
Sam joined our staff in March 2025. She has had a passion to work with animals her entire life, and has spent her career in the animal care industry. She enjoys customer service and meeting new people every day. She holds a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed certification and enjoys upkeeping and gaining new knowledge about our furry friends. When not working, she can be found snuggling with her two chihuahuas, Molly and Ducky.
Amanda joined the team in Spring 2023! Her customer service experience over the last 20 years has made this a seamless transition into the animal industry! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids at the beach or she can be found hanging out with her dog, Bailey and two cats, Mittens & Gizmo!
Lacey Joined Pensacola Pet Resort, Too in 2021. She was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her favorite dog breed is dachshunds. In her free time she enjoys time with family and friends, going to the beach late at night and drawing. She also loves working on and fixing cars!
My name is Alexis and I have had a strong ambition to work with animals my entire life. As a receptionist since 2023 here with the company, I have had the amazing opportunity to do so. I can’t wait to meet you and your loving pets!
Hello, my name is Kyleigh, and I joined the Pensacola Pet Resort Too team in 2024 as a receptionist. I have two dogs, Coco and Bruce, and I’m passionate about animals. I truly enjoy spending time with the dogs and caring for them.
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Bryce has been working at Pensacola Pet Resort Premier since May of 2023. He has been working with dogs since 2018. He enjoys taking care and spending time with the dogs that come in and learning about the different breeds. Bryce enjoys loving on his pretty Pit Bull, Kimber and spending time with his loving family.
Hi, my name is Cassie! I started working here as a Kennel Technician in February 2022. I love getting to spend my day playing with the pups and getting puppy kisses. I have two dogs, a Boxer mix named Zuko and a Boston Terrier mix named Alpha. I also have a cat named Toph. In my free time, I like to read, play video games and go on adventures with my family.
Gavin joined the Pensacola Pet Resorts team late 2022, and has loved every second spent with the dogs in our care! While he enjoys relaxing in his free time with a bit of gaming, Gavin’s always here to lend a hand or an ear. Whatever’s needed of him, he just loves to help out!
I started working here in October of 2024. I love animals and getting to work with them is a dream. I am currently going to school to become a veterinarian. I have 5 dogs of my own who's names are Cocoa, Roux, Moux Kepler, and Teddy. I also have one cat named Paisley. In my spare time I love to read.
Kelly has been working in the animal industry for over 20 years and moved to the area in the summer of 2023. She soon joined the Pensacola Pet Resort Family! She absolutely loves her team, customers and their dogs. During her time off, she enjoys all the adventure Florida offers: snorkeling, paddle boarding, hiking, and biking along the beaches with her dogs.
I’ve been training dogs professionally since 2007. My passion for dogs lie in behavior modification, helping dogs build confidence and reshaping aggressive and reactive tendencies. In my free time, I enjoy fostering and rehabilitating mistreated dogs so they can live their best life! I have three Bully breed dogs ages 15, 8, and 6. I love working with all breeds of dogs.
Hunter has been with Pensacola Pet Resort Premier since the summer of 2023. After being in the United States Navy, he decided to follow his passion of working with animals. He loves caring for and loving on all the dogs. When he is not spoiling the dogs at the resort, he is skateboarding or gaming online.
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Katelyn has been working at Pensacola Pet Resort Premier since summer of 2024 as a receptionist. She has always had a passion for animals. She enjoys meeting all the new dogs that come in! Katelyn enjoys snuggling and playing with her Corgi girl Luna and spending time with her family.
Adriana is a dedicated and passionate dog lover who is an integral part of the team at Pensacola Pet Resort Premier. As both a receptionist and animal care provider, she combines her practical experience and love for animals to provide exceptional care for all the resort's guests. At home, Adriana's 7 fur babies further fuel her passion for animal care and provide her with a wealth of knowledge that she applies daily in her role. Being involved in the lives of so many dogs is truly heartwarming for Adriana, and she finds great fulfillment in contributing to their well-being and happiness.
Kneia has been a part of the Pet Resort family since 2023. She is a compassionate and diligent individual with a lifelong passion for animals. With aspirations of becoming a veterinarian, she is consistently surrounded by and dedicated to the well-being of animals.
Since Mercedes was young, she has always had a dog in her home, and her love for dogs has only grown over the years. Her dog, Daizy, has been by her side since she was eight, and she's truly her best friend. She has always enjoyed caring for dogs, which made joining the Pensacola Pet Resort Premier team feel like home.
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Groomers and Bathers
She has been grooming since 1985 and has been with us since 2004. Lorie has a deep passion for dogs of all shapes and sizes. When she finishes beautifying pups at work, she heads home to spend time with a pack of her own which range from a 4 lb yorkie to a 150 lb newfoundland. In her spare time she enjoys repainting furniture and retail therapy. Lorie is a huge fan of Ohio State, go Buckeyes!
Joined the staff in December 2015 but has had many years of experience in the pet industry. Dayna loves meeting and playing with all of the “kids” that visit us. She has 3 pups of her own: a standard poodle, a morkie and a french bulldog mix. She is currently enjoying working as a receptionist in our grooming department.
Though new to dog grooming, Laura is no stranger to caring for dogs. Her childhood dog, Gurtie, inspires Laura to treat every dog like her own. Pet owners can expect a quality and familiar groom, reminiscent of her mentor Lorie. When Laura is not transforming your pup, she enjoys going to concerts, getting tattooed, and hanging out with her two dogs, Hamlet and Penelope.
April has been grooming since the late 1980’s. She grew up “doggy” and learned how to groom under her mother’s expert tutelage and soon became a very competent groomer. She joined our team here at Pensacola Pet Resort, Too in December of 2023.
Zayda sarted working in the grooming department in July of 2023. Her favorite dogs are German Shepherds, but she loves all breeds. In her free time she volunteers with reptiles and educates the public on them. Her assortment of animals includes everything from leopard geckos and dogs to skunks, with ferrets being her favorite.
Dixie has been caring for the pups at Pensacola Pet Resort, Too since 2022. She started off as a kennel tech, and she now takes pride in making them feel their best when visiting the grooming department. In her free time, Dixie enjoys sunset viewing and reading. Her dog ,Princess, motivates her to treat every pup like her own.
She has been with us since the summer of 2023. She is a graceful, respected, works well with others and absolutely loves animals and their humans too! She is native to Fort Walton Beach, but has lived in Pensacola since 2022 and loves it!
Haleigh is originally from Texas. Her heart is a haven for furry friends. When not working, she can be found surrounded by the delightful chaos of her animal companions. Haleigh’s love for her pets transcends the ordinary. She is passionate about playing video games, playing the saxophone and scuba diving