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Doctor

Robert Hess, Jr. , DVM

Dr. Hess earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He started working as a doctor at Winter Park Veterinary Hospital in 1981 and has been the owner since 1984. He has received many awards and honors from the Florida Audubon Society for the care of Florida's wildlife. For several years Dr. Hess was a host for America's Health Network's - Ask the Veterinarian.

Dr. Hess is a true native of Florida having grown up in Dunnellon, a small town near Ocala. He received a B.A. degree in Biology from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He also attended Florida State University working towards a Masters Degree in Marine Biology.

His love for animals is also seen at home. The family currently consists of Peanut, a long-haired Chihuahua, Reagan, a German Shepard, Savannah, a Labradoodle, Cherith, an energetic Boston Terrier that is their "Grand Dog" and Foggy, a Hyacinth Macaw. They would love to add cats too, but unfortunately his wife is severely allergic to them.

Outside of work, Dr. Hess enjoys golf and traveling.

Jeanne Morford , DVM

Dr. Morford earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1998. She loves all animals, but has a particular interest in feline medicine and surgery.
Born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, Dr. Morford received her B.S. degree in Zoology from the University of Florida. For 5 years she worked as a wetland and wildlife biologist in Winter Park before deciding to pursue her goal of becoming a veterinarian. She has been with Winter Park Veterinary Hospital since 1998.

Dr. Morford has a very handsome, spoiled kitty named Micah. Micah is a 9 year old, male Siamese mix.

Outside of work, Dr. Morford enjoys reading, swimming, and nature walks. She is also very artistic.

Kaley Lorch , DVM

Dr. Kaley Lorch, an Orlando native, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was involved with Golden Key National Honor Society and was a member of Phi Eta Sigma. After graduating, she worked approximately one year doing research at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She enjoyed learning surgical techniques for researchers and working with their mouse and rat colonies. While working in this capacity, she realized that veterinary medicine was intriguing and would allow her to meet her goals.

Dr. Lorch attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she won the Senior Student Ophthalmology Award and was on the Dean’s List through all four years. Dr. Lorch participated in the Wildlife, Avian, Zoo, Exotic Medicine Club. She was also involved in the Critical Care Club and did Hurricane Animal Relief work. Her work with the TigerHATS, which provides “companion animal healing” with nursing homes and children’s centers was very rewarding.

Dr. Lorch has many interests, both professional and personal. Professionally, she loves working with cats and dogs and has a special interest in exotic and reptilian medicine, acupuncture and ophthalmology.

Personally, Dr. Lorch likes running and hopes to start participating in triathlons. She also enjoys cooking and baking and has lots of fun whipping up delectable edibles in her kitchen.

Dr. Lorch shares her home with 2 cats named Colby and Izzabelle; a Ball Python named Santana; a Bearded Dragon named Burnie and a Poison Dart Frog by the name Ally.

Sarah Judd , DVM

Dr. Sarah Judd, grew up in Naples, Florida where she still has family. She has known since early childhood that she wanted to become a veterinarian and began pursuing related experiences. She spent many years working in various veterinary hospitals learning as much as possible about all aspects of the profession.

Dr. Judd received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from University of Florida, where she graduated Cum Laude. She then went on to get her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. While there, she attended special courses on rabbits, ferrets and rodents as well as Sea Vet, an intensive course on marine mammal medicine. She was awarded the Hill’s Big Win Scholarship. Dr. Judd was an active member of the Wildlife, Zoological, and Aquatic Animal Medicine Club and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Special interests in veterinary medicine include Internal Medicine, where Dr. Judd enjoys the challenge of complex medical cases, which she finds intriguing, as well as Small Animal Medicine and Behavior. Preventive care and teaching clients how to keep their pets healthy is a priority for her. She has a commitment to exotic medicine with a special focus on rabbit, ferret, and rodent medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Judd enjoys playing the piano, reading, and arts & crafts (i.e. cross-stitch). She also enjoys traveling both in the United States and abroad. To date, she’s been to Yellowstone, Maine, Canada, London, and Paris.

Dr. Judd shares her home with two cats named Bailey and Buckley.

Andy Newman , DVM

Dr. Andy Newman grew up in a "Veterinary" family. His father, stepmother, and stepfather are all practicing small animal veterinarians. With all of these great experiences and being surrounded by people who are committed to caring for animals, he could not help but grow to love the feild. Some of his earliest and fondest memories are of being awoken by the train thundering past the walls of his father’s veterinary emergency clinic in Hartford, Connecticut. He would frequently spend the night there, taking in the thrilling experience of a 24-hour shift at a bustling, metropolitan veterinary hospital.
Dr. Newman spent his college years attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh. There, he graduated cum laude in 1999 with a B.S. in Zoology and went on to the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. He was able to tailor his education to suit his interests which included special studies involving avian, reptile, amphibian and aquatic animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Newman was an active member in the Turtle Team, where students donated their time to the care of injured wildlife, turtles and tortoises. He graduated in 2004 as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Zeta honor societies and has worked as a veterinarian in our community since then.

Currently Dr. Newman resides in Apopka with his wife and son. They share their home with an eight year old Saluki named Caliph, a sixteen year old Maine Coon named Psycho Kitty and Sidney a Senegal Parrot. What “me time” he has is enjoyed playing golf, watching movies and reading historical fiction.

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Management

Jean Hess , M.S.W.

Jean has a Master of Social Work degree with an emphasis in management, consultation, and staff development from Florida State University. Prior to 1984 she worked in adoptions and in mental health and mental health planning.

Jean has the same pets as Dr. Hess.

Sandy

Sandy is our Kennel Manager. She has been an invaluable member of our staff since 1985 and can do almost anything. She has the distinction of working here the longest with the exception of Dr. Hess. Even after all these years she remains dedicated to ensuring our "guests" experience a quality, loving, and fun stay with us.

Sandy has two dogs, a Golden Retriever, Emma, a West Highland White Terrier, Mac, and one bird, Fred.

Terry

Terry joined our staff in 1991 as a veterinary technician and currently serves as our Inventory Manager. She earned a BA in history from Tennessee Technological University. Terry has worked as a computer systems analyst and newspaper copy editor as well as at other veterinary hospitals. She remains dedicated and committed to doing everything she can for the welfare of animals including working with the American Bouvier Rescue League.

Terry shares her home with her husband, three cats, Sparkle, Dashiel and Buzz, and one dog, Olive.

Aliza

Aliza, who handles our information technology, has been working in the veterinary field since 1990. A native of Miami, Aliza joined our team in 2005. Working with animals has always been a passion of hers. She has also enjoyed and been very successful in her work with animal related charities.

Aliza shares her home with two rescue cats, Pollux, a Siamese and Serafina, a Persian. She has recently added Sherman to her family.

Brianna

Brianna is our Client Service Supervisor. She joined our staff in February of 2007 and came to us with 10 years of customer service and business management experience. Brianna studied at Hunter College in New York City. She loves to help people and their pets and will go out of her way to assist you.

Brianna shares her home with a German Shepard, Jack and 2 cats, Beef and Pudge.

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Terri , CVT

Terri is the supervisor of our technician team. She is a South Carolina native who has been in the veterinary field since 1993. She is a graduate of Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technician program. Currently she is taking Veterinary Hospital Management courses through St. Petersburg College. Terri has worked in several small animal practices as well as in a specialty ophthalmology practice. She has wanted to work with animals since she was six years old and enjoys helping clients care for and learn more about their pets.

She shares her home with her husband, son and three cats, Allie, Scratches and Zoe.

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Judy , CVT

Judy is our Head Technician and joined WPVH is 2002. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1986 in many different capacities including approximately three years of part-time work at Sea World in behavioral observation. Otherwise she has been in veterinary hospitals focusing on exceptional patient care. She has a passion for teaching.

Judy has 2 dogs, Simca and Max, along with 8 cats, Nattie, Babs, JoJo, Louie XIII, Lanie, Scout, Rocki, and The Cheese, along with 1 adopted rabbit, Trixie.

Technician

Tiffany

Tiffany has been a member of our technician team since February 2006. She worked for 3 years as a technician at another local clinic. Tiffany joined our team to expand her knowledge and learn about the care and treatment of all different species. She loves all animals and is always there to help a little friend in need.

Tiffany shares her home with a Lab mix, Lexus, along with 4 cats named Maxine, Magoo, Toby and Ben.

Larissa

Larissa joined WPVH in 2006. She had just recently relocated to Florida from the Northeast and has a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology from the Stae University of New York at Suny Oswego. She has a special interest in avians. She spent two years with a wild bird rehab center in New Jersey, The Raptor Trust, and has also spent three years in the field of bird training and presentation with The World Bird Sanctuary. Larissa's particular passion for birds brought her to Winter Park Veterinary Hospital to advance her skills in avian medicine. As a veterinary technician she enjoys her work with all animals.

Larissa's "kids" are her Chihuahua, Kita, and her Eclectus parrot, Sinclair.

Tracy

Tracy's joined out technician team in 2006. Her love for animals began during childhood. Being raised with many different types of animals she turned her love into action by volunteering at the Humane Society whenever possible. Tracy has been in the veterinary field since 2004. She has continued her education and has taken several behavioral classes and enjoys educating others about our furry and feathered friends.

Tracy has 4 furry friends at home, a Dogo Argentino that is deaf named Sophie, a English Bulldog that is deaf named Frances, and 2 cats named Joshua (a 3 legged amputee) and Jacob.

Tawnya

Tawnya joined our technician team in August of 2006 and has been in the veterinary field for 14 years. Tawnya worked as a manager at another veterinary hospital. She missed her direct nursing and working with animals too much and she confirmed what she knew, that she is a technician at heart.

Tawnya shares her family with 3 cats, 2 dogs, and several fish (that the cats enjoy playing with).

Meredith

Meredith joined our technician staff in May of 2007. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2004, but has cared for animals since she was very young, owning everything from Hamsters to Horses. Meredith's hobbies include traveling, gourmet cooking and saltwater fishing.

Meredith shares her home with 2 Golden retrievers, Midas and Bacchus. Bacchus is in training to recieve his canine "Good Citizenship" certificate which will allow him to visit hospitals and nursing homes.

Matt

Matt has been a part of the team since 2007. He comes to us originally from West Virginia, where he served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Policeman. He has seen many parts of the world including Hong Kong, Paris, London, and Moscow. Although he currently has no pets of his own, he has come to be known as "The Bulldog Technician", for his love (i.e. obsession) of the breed. Matt's hobbies include biking, spending time with friends, camping, and traveling.

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Kelly

Kelly became a Technician with the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital team in 2008, but has been working with animals since the age of twelve, volunteering in shelters. She has been a Technician for five years, and is currently taking specialized classes towards her certification. Her ultimate goal is to work with animal behavior, and open a shelter for the rehabilitation of abused pit bulls. Her hobbies include showing her two dogs, going to the dog park, and traveling.

She has 2 pit bulls, Samara and McKenna, and a cat named Ellie.

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Raphael

Raphael became a part of the Technician team in 2008. Originally from Puerto Rico, his family noticed his deep love of animals at a very young age. He graduated from Florida Institue of Animal Arts, and has specific interests in exotic animals and canine behavior.

He shares his home with his 6-year-old mixed breed dog, Jada (a rescue he found as a puppy), and a large tank of tropical community fish.

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Ina

Ina recently became a part of the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital team. She realized her love of animals when she stayed with her grandparents on their farm in Michigan as a young girl. She started her Technician career in the early eighties, and since has become very involved with the care and behavior of canines. She became skilled in showing in confirmation of Rottweilers, and later in obedience and Shutzhund. She is an evaluator and trainer for the American Kennel Club Good Citizen Test for canines. Ina later joined the Michigan Tactical Operations Team in 2000, and started a career in canine search and rescue, doing disaster work after Hurricane Katrina , as well as Hurricane Rita. Her hobbies include spending time with family, bowling in tournaments, reading, and of course spending time with her pets.

Ina lives with her 7 dogs: Majai, Gina, Mahlon, Peanut, Pebbles, Lena, Bear, Sole, and Sasha. She also has a Guinea Pig named Cooper.

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Katie , CVT

Katie grew up on a small farm in upstate N.Y.,. Her family raised many different animals including goats, ducks, chickens and even a mini horse. Being surrounded by animals sparked an interest in the veterinary field. Katie gratuated from the State University of New York at Delhi with an Associate degree in Veterinary Science. She relocated to Florida in 2009 to be a veterinary technician at Winter Park Veterinary Hospital.

Katie's pets include 2 rescued mix breed dogs named Athena and Mickey, and an African Gray parrot named Egon.

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Ashley , CVT

Ashley is from Ludowici, Georgia. She is a graduate of Ageechee Technical College where she obtained her Veterinary Technology Degree with a minor in sonography. Ashley interned here at WPVH before joining our team in June. She came to WPVH because of her interest in the many species that we see here.

Ashley has a dwarf hamster named Milly and a cat named Laney.

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Reception

Susan

Susan has been working in the veterinary field since 1983 and has a variety of experiences. She enjoys working with people and their pets and teaching. She loves horses and enjoys riding. Her special interest is in animal behavior.

Susan has a cat named Trip Tumble Toes.

Fran

Fran has lived in College Park for 34 years and has worked here since 2002. She has an exceptional love for animals and people, which prompted her career change from being a stage technician in the performing arts to a veterinary receptionist here. She has discovered a new love for flighted friends.

Fran shares her home with 3 cats named Scooter Pie, Baby, and Bitzy Bittens; 1 blue and gold Macaw named Sakari; a Military Macaw named General, and 1 Indian Ringneck named Elliot.

Jane

Jane joined our client service team in April of 2006, however she is not new to the veterinary field. Jane has been working in the field since 1989 as a receptionist. She enyoys working and meeting new clients and thier pets.

Jane shares her home with Sig, a mixed breed dog, and Taz the cat.

Ellen

Ellen joined our client service team in June of 2007. She comes to us with a background in customer service and management. Ellen has a BA in psychology and sociology from the University of South Florida. In 2006 the opportunity presented itself and she followed her heart into the field of veterinary medicine. She has worked with several rescue groups and currently fosters cats until they can find a "forever" home.

Ellen has 5 cats: Misty, Precious, Toby, Lulu and Layla, all of which are rescues.

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Danielle

Danielle became a Client Service Representative in 2008, but has worked in the veterinary business for six years. She had many dogs and cats growing up, and has always felt a deep love for all living things. She is particularly interested in the study of animal behavior, which she began to study after rescuing a dog with post- traumatic syndrome from Hurricane Katrina. She is currently attending Valencia Communtiy College, and is soon to transfer to Rollins in pursuit of her English/Business degree.

She has two "rescued babies' of her own: A Toy Schnauzer named Isabella, and a Miniature Pinscher named Louie Vuitton.

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Kristina

Kristina joines the Client Service Team in 2007. Before moving to Florida in 2004, she worked in pet retail for three years in New Jersey as an Assistant Manager. She has always had a love and passion for animals for as long as she can remember. Kristina grew up having cats, rabbits, snakes, and a dog.

She currently shares her home with her dog , Mia ( a pug mix she found abandoned), and her 3 cats :Damian, Freddy, and Kato.

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Judith

Judith has her AA degree and had been in the legal field since 1978. In 2002 she decided to follow her heart and changed careers. She loves people and animals and is fascinated with all she is learning in the veterinary field.

Judith's house mates consist of 1 dog; a mixed breed named Jessie, along with 2 cats named Patience and Fiesty.

Sally

Sally has worked at the hospital since 1985 in various capacities from Office Manager to Receptionist. She now handles all our educational kits, handouts and forms.

Sally's animal companions include two birds: Sam, a blue front amazon and Hobie, a cockatiel, along with two dogs: Hartley, a black & white papillon and Amber, a red & white pappillon.

Lauren

Lauren joined the team as a part time Kennel and Office Assistant in 2007, while she attended school at Winter Park High. Since graduating, she has become full time Office Assistant, working with our computer system, and assisting the Practice Manager, as well as many other team members. She plans to attend classes to pursue her interest in business.

She shares her home with a cat named Max.

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Kennel

Jackie

Jackie joined the staff in 1994. She has worked with animals for years and is exceptional at providing that special care to our boarding pets. She is a wonderful asset to our staff, handling various special projects such as documenting our recent construction adventure on film and in pictures, and photographing holiday photos of boarding pets.

Jackie has a dog named Chubacha (a Chow mix), a Cocker Spaniel named Gucci, and 2 cats, Madison and Sweet Pea.

Kevin

Kevin is currently attending Seminole Community College for a Medical Assistant certificate. He would like to be a Physician’s Assistant and in the future work in the Anesthesiology field. He rejoined our staff in 2005 having worked with us while in high school.

Pets: 1 dog, Sam, a Beagle.

Jennifer

Jennifer is currently a high school student at Seminole High School. She joined our staff in 2005 and is interested in studying Marine Biology and becoming a whale trainer at Sea World.

Pets: Jennifer shares her home with 1 canine friend named Hiedi and 6 snakes named Snakie, Sweetie, Skits, Snickers, Sandy and Baby.

Laura

Laura is a high school student at Winter Park High School. She joined our staff in 2007 and is interested in continuing her education in the veterinary field.

Laura has two dogs: a golden retriever named Sunny and a lab mix named Bearsy.

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Carrie

Carrie divides her time as one of our Animal Care Specialists in the kennel, as well as Inventory Assistant. She joined the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital staff in 2008. She is currently attending college to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. When she is not at work or school, her hobbies include traveling with her family, live music, cinema, and the arts.

She has a tiny Chihuahua named Nico, and a calico kitty name Parker Posey.

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