our staff
Doctors
Dr. James Califf received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University. In 1970, he received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Califf has practiced in the Orlando area for over 30 years. In addition to hospital practice, Dr. Califf has maintained a house call practice that serves the greater Orlando area. Dr. Califf is a past president of the Central Florida Veterinary Medical Association. He served as the hospital director of the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida for 17 years. Along with his wife Linda, Dr. Califf lives with his Golden Retriever, and Lovebird.
Dr. Christine McCully received her undergraduate degree from Stetson University in 2001. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 from the University of Florida. Her current interests are medicine, surgery and dermatology. Dr. McCully lives in College Park, and enjoys boating, skiing, and photography. Along with her husband John and daughter Emma, Dr. McCully lives with a Golden Retriever named Casey and 2 cats named Grey and Callie.
Dr. Kim Neitzel grew up in the Orlando area and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She has practiced in the Orlando area since graduation. Dr. Neitzel’s special interests include surgery and acupuncture. She became a certified veterinary acupuncturist in 1990 with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Dr. Neitzel lives in Winter Park with her husband Jim, her 3 children, David, Jenna, and Lindsay, 2 dogs Poppy and Scooby, and a cat named Tiger.
Technicians
![]() Sue Bushem |
![]() Lauren Kemp |
Lindsay Hein |
Kat Rucci |
Kennel Technician
![]() Regan Bond |
RECEPTIONIST and OFFICE MANAGER
![]() Erin West-Pinto |




