Staff

Dr. Julie Moodoyan , graduated from the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Her family is originally from Live Oak, FL, although she grew up abroad, as her parents were in the U.S. Air Force. She received her BA at Florida State University before attending veterinary school at UF. She and her husband Mike, have a son, Ryan, a daughter, Olivia and a new baby boy named Judah. They also share their home with Tigger and Bunny, 2 cats rescued from animal shelters. Dr. Moodoyan has a particular interest in feline medicine, dentistry, and client education.

Dr. Penny Iliff, is a 2009 graduate of the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to this, she worked as a certified veterinary technician for many years. Penny is origionally from Ohio, grew up in Bradenton, Florida and came to Tallahassee 10 years ago. She lives with her partner of 13 years, their 4 year old daughter, 3 cats (Cubby, Isacc, and Dharma), and 3 dogs (Kanga, Panda, and Mo).

Dr. Sondra Brown , comes from a small town in Kansas where her family raised and showed English Setters. Dr. Brown graduated from Kansas State University College of veterinary medicine in 1993. She then returned to KSU to earn a Masters Degree in Veterinary Pathology. She worked as a veterinarian in Manhattan, KS then lived in Montreal, Canada before settling in Tallahassee. Dr. Brown is married and has three children. She shares her home with three dogs (Golden Retriever, Miniature Schnauzer and Shetland sheepdog) and three cats (1 Domestic Short hair, 1 Bengal and 1 Burmese). She is a member of the Northside Rotary Club, and 2007 President of the Bid Bend Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Brown's primary interests in veterinary medicine include internal medicine and behavioral medicine.

Dr. Kevin Brumfield , a 1997 Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is originally from Ocean Springs, MS. In addition to his dog and cat patients, Dr. Brumfield has a special interest in exotic animal medicine. He also has a strong interest in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, as well as dentistry. After finishing two externships in exotic animal medicine at Care Animal Hospital in Brandon and Long Beach Animal Hospital in Long Beach, CA, Dr. Brumfield joined Northwood Animal hospital in July, 1997. He and his wife, Lauren own three dogs (two Labrador Retrievers and one Miniature Pinscher). The Brumfields' welcomed a daughter, Avery, in January 2006.

Dr. Sherri Kasper , a 1998 graduate from University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, is originally from Warren, NJ. She has a strong interest in ultrasound and has pursued this through numerous ultrasound and echocardiogram conferences. Dr. Kasper completed several externships in both small and large animal medicine, include emergency medicine before arriving in Tallahassee. She has been a part of the Northwood Animal Hospital team since February 1999. Dr. Kasper is married and has a son. As for pets, she has 1 DSH cat and 3 dogs (Lab mix, Catahoula mix, and a cocker mix).

Emily Hooker , is from Livonia, MI and has been a technician at The Animal Hospital at Southwood since 2003. She graduated cum laude from FSU with a degree in biology and a specialty certificate in marine biology. She has two cats and a man at home (Bono- tuxedo, Nibbler- brown tabby and Jerris- electrical engineer). In her free time she plays ultimate Frisbee and enjoys reading.

Jessica Burke, was born and raised in Tallahassee. She has been working at The Animal Hospital at Southwood since 2001. She graduated from Rickards High School in 2002. Her specialty here at the clinic is dental health and dental health awareness. She has five "kids" Prof R. J. Lupin (black DSH), Moaning Myrtle (black and white DSH), Draco Malfoy (ferret), Sally Mae (white with black ears DSH), and the newest member to the Burke Family; Kreacher an adorable Miniature Pincher. While not at work, she enjoys reading (especially Harry Potter), watching movies, and spoiling her kids!

Christie Craft, a native of Tampa, is a theatre graduate at Florida State University, who is currently pursing a 2nd degree in Biology with hopes to further on to Veterinarian School. She has been working in the veterinary field for about 3 years. Most of her time is spent performing with various theatre companies around the Southeastern region. She has a trio of kids, Bette (hound mix), Peter (rabbit), and Hoodwink (DLH).

Kim Simon , originally from New York, moved to Tallahassee in 1987. She has been with us for over 2 years and works both in the Pet Resort and on the hospital side training to be a veterinary technician. She has one son and four dogs. In her spare time she enjoys going to the movies.

Rachel Harrod, was born and raised in Crawfordville, Florida. She has a black lab named Connor (named after Connor Oberst of Bright Eyes). She enjoys listening to music and being outdoors.

Jess Batchelor, is from Naples, Florida and moved to Tallahassee to pursue a degree in English at Florida State University. In her free time she enjoys reading (anything and everything), watching movies, feeding her online shopping addiction, and spending time with her friends (especially her second family here at Southwood!), family and adorable, lovable Golden Retriever named Walker and her playful, sweet orange tabby named Gertrude McFuzz.

Amber Hiler, was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. She is a student at FAMU pursuing an Art Degree. She has been working with various kinds of animals her whole life and have been working in the Veterinary field for about a year. She has 2 cats and 2 Miniature American Eskimos, Cutie Pie and Koda. Her favorite pass time is spending time with her animals, painting, water skiing, and camping.

David Rohe, a native of Maryland, moved to Tallahassee in 1995.  He is a graduate of Stetson University in Deland, FL where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English.  David has over 15 years of management experience in the retail, sales, and non-profit arenas.  He loves the outdoors and is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, Trail Design and Construction professional, and an IMBA Bike Patrol Trainer.  He also recently received his Green Guide Certification from Tallahassee Community College.  He is a single father of two fine young men, Dean and Christopher.  He and his sons own a 7 year old Lab/Sharpei mix, named Maggie.

Karen Gheesling , is originally from Massachusetts - she came to Florida via Montana and has a degree in Parks and Recreation Management, as well as being dangerously close to a Master's Degree in Magazine Journalism. She is the manager of the Pet Resort at Southwood and the resident dog trainer. She married a photographer, which is especially nice because she's never lacking for award-winning photographs of her Jack Russell Terriers.

Meg Blomberg, is originally from Louisville, KY and moved to Sarasota, FL at the age of 14. She moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University where she is majoring in Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Services. She works at the Pet Resort and loves spoiling all of the animals. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, crafty projects, and being outdoors. She has an adorable black and white DSH named Toby, a shy orange tabby named Gretchen von Schwinn, and a rambunctious long haired Mini Dachshund named Murray, whom she adopted from Northwood Animal Hospital after Dr. Brumfield surgically repaired both of his broken back legs.