SARA DAVIS, CVT, Veterinary Nurse

Sara joined the Brandt Veterinary Clinic staff in September of 2008. She graduated from Pierce College in Washington State with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and is a Florida Certified Veterinary Technician.

Sara and her son, Tristen share their home with:

• Molly, an Australian Shepherd
• Bear, a Spaniel mix
• Scruffy, a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix
• Jacob, a Jack Russell Terrier
• Cajun, a Paint horse

Before moving to Florida in 2008, Sara lived in Alaska for 3 years. When she's not busy caring for your pets, she enjoys spending quality time with her son. A life long equestrian, Sara used to show horses competitively and hopes to get back in the saddle in the near future. 

AMANDA FORNARO, Veterinary Nurse

Amanda hails from Annapolis, Maryland where she worked at a Veterinary Emergency clinic for several years as well as working for the local SPCA.   She attended South River High School, Anne Arundel Community College, and is currently pursing veterinary technician school for her certification at San Juan Veterinary Technician College.   Amanda joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Februay, 2010.   When not at the Clinic, she spends her time with her two dogs, Romeo the Pomeranian and puppy Catahoula, Dakota, and Aurora, Charlie, Leo and Fiona her cats.   As if that doesn't keep her busy, Amanda enjoys, kayaking, going to the beach, reading and is a very creative crafter.

CHARLENE BAKER, Veterinary Assistant

Charlene has just celebrated her second anniversary at Brandt Veterinary Clinic!  "I have had pets my entire life and they have always been part of my family."  Currently she has two boxers, two cats, and two turtles. She has an Associate's degree in criminal investigations, but has always had an interest in working with animals and has really enjoyed her experience at Brandt. She has done volunteer work for various animal shelters over the last 18 years. Charlene is married now for 13 years and has two wonderful children. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and going to the beach.

DANIELLE BENNETT, Veterinary Assistant

Certified Veterinary Technician Candidate

Danielle joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in April 2011.  With her previous experience in Animal Care and as an Assistant, she was a great addition to the team!  She is currently working on her Associates Degree at Penn Foster, for her Certified Veterinary Technician license.  In her spare time, she likes to watch movies, play xbox, watch science and nature shows, and go to the beach.   She currently has 1 ferrett, 2 guinea pigs, and 1 Chihuahua named Lucy Lu.   She is expecting to be finished with her degree ahead of schedule and excited to resume her career in veterinary medicine with Brandt Veterinary Clinic.   Her favorite quote is, "the universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition" by Carl Sagan.  Here, Danielle is pictured with one of kitties for adoption, "Luke".

MARGARET KENNEDY, Veterinary Assistant

Certified Veterinary Technician Candidate      

You are probably used to seeing Margaret in our front desk Client Relations position since we joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in 2009.  With her experience training as a Certified Veterinary Technician, it is a natural fit that she move into the back of the hospital where she is now caring for your pets, giving vaccines and running labwork.  Here she is with her best friend, Mugzy. (Don't tell her husband, Jason!)  It is because of Mugzy that she left the mortgage business and has gone back to school nights to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.   Margaret also produces our newsletter, "The Critter Chronicle".   She has been with animals all of her life, starting as a child at her grandfather's farm, then as a teen volunteering at the local humane society shelter and farm, and as an adult, working for a boarding kennel and showing Akitas.  Her interest is in animal behavior and she loves to learn.  Being  in the veterinary field really allows for that.  When asked what Margaret likes best about Brandt Veterinary Clinic, she says "It's the feeling that all of our pet patients and parents are part of my extended family. It is wonderful having such a large 4 legged family."!

BRANDY CREECH, Client Relations Specialist

She joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in December of 2010, having perviously worked for a veterinary mobile vaccine clinic.  Brandy realized that the care she was able to provide in this situation was not the best care she felt furry family members deserved, so she joined our AAHA Accredited practice.   She relocated from Ohio to Florida last year to escape the cold and have some fun in the sun!   A graduate from Sinclair Community College in 2008 with an Associate's degree in Business Management, Brandy plans to continue her education in business. Brandy has always been a pet parent including many exotics such as; dingo's, hawks, snakes, and sugar gliders!  Her best furry friend is a stray rescue named Baxter, who is a large Maine Coon mix kitty, and quess what?  Brandy just adopted a 7 month old mixed breed rescue name Yuki.  When not at work, Brandy enjoys spending time cooking, fishing, and relaxing at the beach. 

TAMI LONGSTREET, Client Relations Specialist

Tami joined the Brandt Veterinary Clinic team in July, 2011, and is excited to be back working in a veterinary clinic after over 20 years away. She took some time to be at home with her four children, and then served as the customer service manager for a large pet healthcare company.

Tami shares her home with her beloved critter children:  dogs Elphaba, Luna and Eddie, cats Molly, Monica and Yukito, and guinea pigs Fred, George and Blaze.  In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading and hanging out with her kids (both human and animal).  Here she is pictured with our BVC clinic mascot, Maya.

KAREN VANDENBERG, Client Relations Specialist 

Karen recently joined BVC as a Client Relations Specialist after having owned and operated an independent, full line pet store (no dogs or cats sold) in Coral Springs. Her human family includes husband Tom, and sons Ryan (teaches English in South Korea) and Dan (TA at Florida Atlantic University and runs his own aquarium business). Karen has always had a passion for animals, and those who share her home include a Congo African Grey named “Poochie”, a Timneh African Grey named “Zekequila”, a Grey Headed Parrot named “Merlin” and a 15 year old Argentine street cat. named “BK”. She and her family lived in Argentina for two years, bringing with them a dog and two cats but returning to the US with two dogs and three cats (and a better Spanish accent!) She and Tom (who she converted to a cat afficianado early in their marriage!) look forward to enjoying the Gulf sunsets in place of the Atlantic sunrises. Karen speaks Spanish and looks forward to making new animal and human friends here in Southwest Florida.

SHANNON ANDREWS, Animal Care Specialist 

Certified Veterinary Technician Candidate      

Shannon is one of our Brandt Veterinary team Animal Care Specialists. She has lived in Nokomis Florida for 10 years now and knows the area very well. She is currently working part time at BVC and also is going to school full time at St. Petersburg College for her Veterinary Technician Certification. Shannon is a very enthusiastic worker and absolutely loves to learn. She has quite the passion for animals and will take care of your dog or cat with the utmost care whether they drop by to say hello or board for a few days!

Outside of work, Shannon has her two favorite friends, Chloe and Roxy who are both miniature dachshunds. She loves to play with them, walk them, or simply cuddle up together and watch a good movie. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and cooking. Her current goal right now is to get her CVT and a B.S. degree and if things line up, she might continue on for her DVM.

Shannon is excited to meet all the clients here at BVC and is happy to have found a great team to learn from and grow with while she works towards her goals.