We built a bunch of hutches and had a slew of bunnies. I may have gotten the bug to work with animals around that time, but not having any mentors or pro- fessional role models in my family, it was difficult to see myself as a veterinarian. After all, I came from a blue collar fami- ly and “certainly didn’t have the aptitude to be a doctor.” Fast forward to post high school: I
enrolled at St. Petersburg Junior College and received an AA degree in Police Administration. Since I grew up playing cops and robbers, I thought this would be an acceptable career. I went on to the University of South Florida and earned my sociology degree to pursue a career with the Treasury Department (Elliot Ness was one of my childhood idols). I took a couple years off from college and worked with Ron and Joy Holiday, trav- eling around the country as an illusionist (Siegfried and Roy style, complete with dance and a large cat show). It was while I was in the green room, waiting to go on stage in Minneapolis that I finished read- ing a soft cover book called Zoo Vet. I had an epiphany and called my girlfriend Nancy back home after the show and told her the news. She was very support- ive of the idea of me becoming a veteri- narian. Nancy became my wife shortly thereafter, and she helps me manage our veterinary practice in St. Petersburg. Central Animal Hospital Fourth Street, St. Petersburg. 727.521.3518. Pinellas Point Drive, St. Petersburg. 727.906.9400.
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