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Animal Care Center of Panama City Beach

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Our Team

Veterinarians

Animal Care Center Panama City Beach has a skilled team of veterinarians who welcome you to our practice where we proudly serve our community. At Animal Care Center Panama City Beach, it is our daily privilege to provide quality vet care to your cherished pet, with compassion and competence. We hope to ensure a positive impact on our patients, pet owners, and the local community.

Dr. Matt T. LeBleu holding small black and white curly haired dog at Animal Care Center of Panama City Beach

Matt LeBleu, DVM

Managing Veterinarian

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Dr. Richard E. Smitherman

Richard Smitherman, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

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Amber Deese, DVM

Amber Deese, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. Matt T. LeBleu holding small black and white curly haired dog at Animal Care Center of Panama City Beach

Matt LeBleu, DVM

Managing Veterinarian

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Dr. Richard E. Smitherman

Richard Smitherman, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

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Amber Deese, DVM

Amber Deese, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

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Hospital Leadership

Members of our Leadership Team

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Sara Hovelson

Hospital Manager

Since 2003

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Kiersten A.

Assistant Manager & Technician Supervisor

Since 2018

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Alexis L.

Office Manager

Since 2007

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Jenefier A.

Floor Supervisor

Since 2018

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Sara Hovelson

Hospital Manager

Since 2003

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Kiersten A.

Assistant Manager & Technician Supervisor

Since 2018

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Alexis L.

Office Manager

Since 2007

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Jenefier A.

Floor Supervisor

Since 2018

Office Staff

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Jessica M.

CSR

SInce 2022

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Sarah W.

CSR

Since 2024

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Kyla B.

CSR

Since 2024

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Dakotta B.

CSR

Since 2025

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Jessica M.

CSR

SInce 2022

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Sarah W.

CSR

Since 2024

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Kyla B.

CSR

Since 2024

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Dakotta B.

CSR

Since 2025

Hospital Team

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Matt M.

Surgery Technician

Since 1997

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Morgan H., CVT

Veterinary Technician - ER

Since 2011

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Tracey A., CVT, VTS(Dentistry)

Veterinary Technician & Dental Specialist

Since 2019

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Hannah F., CVT

Veterinary Technician

Since 2019

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Sydney S.

Dental Technician

Since 2020

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Kristi H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2021

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Kristen T.

Dental Assistant

Since 2021

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Ryan L.

Veterinary Technician - ER

Since 2022

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Donna C.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2022

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Beth H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2022

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Hayle H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2024

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Jessika H., CVT

Veterinary Technician

Since 2024

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Matt M.

Surgery Technician

Since 1997

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Morgan H., CVT

Veterinary Technician - ER

Since 2011

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Tracey A., CVT, VTS(Dentistry)

Veterinary Technician & Dental Specialist

Since 2019

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Hannah F., CVT

Veterinary Technician

Since 2019

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Sydney S.

Dental Technician

Since 2020

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Kristi H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2021

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Kristen T.

Dental Assistant

Since 2021

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Ryan L.

Veterinary Technician - ER

Since 2022

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Donna C.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2022

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Beth H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2022

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Hayle H.

Veterinary Technician

Since 2024

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Jessika H., CVT

Veterinary Technician

Since 2024

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