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Dr. Seth Jenkins, Veterinarian

Dr. Jenkins is a native of Dunnellon, Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science and a Master's in Agribusiness, he attended veterinary school at Mississippi State University. His career began in Dunnellon shortly after graduation in May 2014. Dr. Jenkins worked at Lecanto Veterinary Hospital for 5 years prior to acquiring Brooksville Veterinary Clinic in October 2020. In his spare time, Dr. Jenkins enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, watching college sports, and spending time with family and friends.

 

Sam Apgar, Practice Manager

Sam was born in Lewes, Delaware. Here she spent the first 11 years of her life. In 2004, Sam’s parents decided they had, had enough of the cold weather and wanted to move to Florida and be closer to family.

At a very young age, Sam always knew she was meant to work with animals. For a long time, her dream was to become a Marine Biologist, but Sam came to realize the ocean was not for her. This was when she decided to pursue the Veterinary field. 

In 2011, Sam graduated from Hernando High School, having completed 3 years of Veterinary Assisting. Soon after graduation, Sam applied for a part-time kennel technician position here at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic working under Dr. Young. In 2014, Dr. Young hired Sam full-time as a Veterinary Assistant, and has been here ever since, working her way to becoming Practice Manager. 

Sam lives here in Brooksville with her Fiance Mike, their pitbull Kimber, and their 5 cats, Nyx, Pineapple, Rocket, Hades, and Tabasco. Sam and Mike also currently share their home with 2 foster-fail kittens named Fanta and Cloud. 

In Sam’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, playing video games, watching TV/listening to podcasts, and crafting. Sam does occasionally volunteer at the May Stringer Heritage Museum and can be found there during Halloween time, where she is a scare member in their annual haunted house.


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Julia Laing, Veterinary Technician

Julia was born and raised in Brooksville where she attended Hernando High and graduated in 2017. While she was at Hernando, she completed the Veterinary Assistant Program and the Allied Health Program. She attended the University of South Florida from 2017 to 2019 where she received her Associative Arts degree. Having volunteered at the Brooksville Veterinary Clinic in 2016, when she came home from college for the summer, she joined the team as a part-time kennel worker and has now moved all the way up to Veterinary Assistant. When Julia is not working, she is spending time with her dog Knightro, and her four cats, Cookie, Crouton, Rey, and Sriracha.

 

Tabatha Bingaman, Veterinary Assistant

Tabatha is originally from Cincinnati Ohio and moved to a farm here in Brooksville Florida 11 years ago. She has owned a lot of different animals and has always had a passion for animals since she was little. Tabatha graduated high school in 2020 with her CVA degree. She is now in college to get a degree in veterinary medicine. In her free time, she loves to go fishing and taking her dog Levi to the river to swim.

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Veronica Ogburn, Veterinary Assistant

Veronica was born and raised here in Florida but has spent most of her life in the Lake County area. It was here that from a young age, Veronica knew she wanted to make a career in helping and caring for animals. This dream came from spending her entire childhood being surrounded by animals. After graduating from Ocoee High School in 2019, Veronica started her career by working at Lake County Animal Shelter as a Kennel Technician. 


In July 2023, Veronica decided to bring her experience and knowledge here and join the Brooksville Veterinary Clinic team! 

In Veronica’s free time, she enjoys cuddling and spending time with her American Staffordshire Terrier Odin, Reading, and Playing Video Games.


 

Sandee Stewart, Receptionist

Sandee, the youngest of 7 kids, grew up in Clifton, New Jersey. In Clifton, Sandee spent her childhood showing American Quarter Horses. Once into adulthood, Sandee pursued a career in the medical field by attending the Emergency Medical Institute in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Here, Sandee completed her courses and began her 15-year career working in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Sandee is a mother of 3 children, who are now all adults, and have blessed her with 4 grandchildren.

In 2016, Sandee left Pennsylvania to travel south to Florida. She found herself living in Dade City for a time but soon made her way to Brooksville. It’s here that Sandee and her rescue pup Poppy now call home.

When Sandee isn’t being a crucial member of the Brooksville Veterinary Clinic Team, she is spending her time with her family and Poppy. Sandee also enjoys cooking, baking, and crafting during her spare time. When Sandee is looking to spend some time out and about, she can be found spending time at local Farmers’ and flea Markets.