Dr. Lena Okafor, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director & Founder
Cornell University CVM (DVM, 2009) • Board-certified in Internal Medicine (ACVIM, 2014)
Special interests: endocrinology, immune-mediated disease, feline medicine
"I chose internal medicine because I love solving puzzles. Every complex case is a mystery, and the patient can't tell you what's wrong — you have to figure it out. That challenge is what gets me out of bed at 5am."
Dr. Anil Patel, DVM
Associate Veterinarian & Surgical Lead
University of Florida CVM (DVM, 2015) • Additional training: orthopedic surgery externship at University of Georgia
Special interests: orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, dental surgery
"Surgery is where preparation meets precision. I spend more time planning a procedure than performing it. That's how you get great outcomes."
Dr. Maria Santos, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Tuskegee University CVM (DVM, 2018) • Fear Free Certified Professional
Special interests: dermatology, behavior, puppy/kitten wellness
"I became a vet because of a hamster named Señor Fluffington who had a skin condition when I was 12. My family vet saved him and I was hooked."
Jamie Crawford, CVT
Lead Veterinary Technician
Valencia College (CVT, 2014) • VTS candidate (Emergency & Critical Care)
10 years experience, 6 at Pawprint & Co.
"Technicians are the nurses of veterinary medicine. We're in the trenches — placing catheters, monitoring anesthesia, comforting scared animals. It's exhausting and I wouldn't trade it for anything."
Olivia Tran, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Brevard Community College (CVT, 2019)
Special interest: dental radiography and anesthesia monitoring
Marcus Johnson
Veterinary Assistant & Client Care
Working toward CVT certification
The first face you see when you walk in
Dr. Sarah Kim, DVM
Part-Time Associate (Weekends)
UC Davis CVM (DVM, 2012) • 12 years emergency medicine experience before transitioning to general practice
"After a decade in emergency, I wanted to build relationships with patients over time instead of meeting them on their worst day."
Rebecca Ayala
Practice Manager
15 years veterinary practice management • CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager)
"I make sure the trains run on time so the doctors can focus on medicine. If you have a billing question, scheduling issue, or just need someone to listen — I'm your person."
