Dr. Seth Jenkins, Veterinarian / Owner
A native of Dunnellon, Florida, Dr. Jenkins graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science and a Master's degree in Agribusiness. After graduating from the University of Florida, Dr. Jenkins attended Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Jenkins began his veterinary career in Dunnellon shortly after graduating in May 2014. He worked at Lecanto Veterinary Hospital for 5 years before purchasing Brooksville Veterinary Clinic in October 2020.
In his spare time, Dr. Jenkins enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, watching college sports games, and spending time with his wife Shelby, their 2 children, and their yellow Labrador Retriever, Bailey.
Dr. Lindsey Montgomery, Veterinarian
A native of Florida, Dr. Montgomery attended Lake Sumter State College. After graduating from LSSC, Dr. Montgomery transferred to the University of Florida to pursue her degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Montgomery graduated from the University of Florida in May 2014. After vet school, Dr. Montgomery worked at Sumter Animal Hospital. In 2022, Dr. Montgomery joined the BVC Team part-time.
Dr. Montgomery has always had a passion for helping and nurturing, which carries over into her day-to-day interactions with her clients and patients. A few of her favorite things about being a Veterinarian are performing Dentals and solving in-depth cases for her patients.
Dr. Montgomery lives in the area with her husband Mark, their 2 children, and their 2 cats; Chichi & Moo Shu Pork. When Dr. Montgomery isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, going to see concerts & shows, Cooking & Baking, camping, listening to veterinary podcasts, and attending continued education.
Sam Lauer, Practice Manager
Sam was born in Lewes, Delaware. In 2004, she and her family made their move to Florida and settled here in Brooksville. Sam has always had a passion for helping and learning about animals. Sam attended Hernando High School and spent 4 years in their Veterinary Assisting Program.
After graduation in 2011, Sam furthered her path into the animal world by working part-time here, at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as a Kennel Assistant and a Kennel Attendant at a local boarding facility. In 2014, Sam joined Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as a full-time Veterinary Assistant under Dr. Robert Young & Dr. Charity Miller.
In 2020, Sam was made Practice Manager after years of hard work and dedication as our Lead Veterinary Technician.
Sam lives in Spring Hill with her husband Chris, their 2 Pitbull's; Broreo & Varro, and their 8 cats; Kylo Ren, Nyx, Pineapple, Hades, Tabasco, Fanta, Cloud & Darth Maul. In Sam's spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family & pets, playing Dungeons & Dragons, playing video games, crafting, listening to podcasts, reading & 3D printing.
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 in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Sandee is a mother of 3 children, who are now all adults, and have blessed her with 5 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 Popp. 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 at local Famer's and Flea Markets.
Julia Laing, Veterinary Technician
Julia is a native of Brooksville who graduated from Hernando High School in 2017. During her time there, she completed both the Veterinary Assistant Program and the Allied Health Program. Julia then attended the University of South Florida from 2017 to 2019, where she received her Associate of Arts degree.
In 2016, Julia volunteered at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic while enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant Program and worked part-time during her summer breaks from college. She joined the clinic part-time in 2018 and became a full-time Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2019. Since then, Julia has honed her skills and knowledge at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Technician.
Julia lives in Brooksville with her family and their five cats; Crouton, Rey, Sriracha, Peri & Pepper. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Tabatha Bingaman, Veterinary Technician
Tabatha was born in Cincinnati Ohio. In 2010, Tabatha and her family moved to a farm here in Brooksville. Tabatha has owned an array of animals over her life after discovering her passion for animals when she was a child. Tabatha graduated from Hernando High School in 2020 as a Certified Veterinary Assistant.
Tabatha lives here in Brooksville with her boyfriend Caleb and their daughter, their 3 dogs; Gracie, Denim & Minnie, and their 3 cats; Milo, Fancy & Ronnie.
In her spare time, Tabatha enjoys fishing, spending quality time with Caleb and their daughter at zoos, beaches, or local festivals, watching TV, spending time with friends and family, and caring for her little farm.
Veronica Ogburn, Veterinary Technician
Veronica is a Florida native, having 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 of helping and caring for animals. Having spent most of her childhood in the presence of animals, the dream of working in veterinary medicine was born.
After graduating from Ocoee High School in 2019, Veronica started her career at Lake County Animal Shelter as a Kennel Technician. In July 2023, Veronica brought her experience and knowledge here to Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as a full-time Veterinary Assistant.
In Veronica's free time, she can be found cuddling and spending time with her American Staffordshire Terrier; Odin, and her kitty Willow. She enjoys reading, 3D printing, and playing video games.
Kylie Allen, Veterinary Technician
Kylie is a Florida native, who was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, but grew up right here in Brooksville! Kylie attended Pasco-Hernando State College. While a PHSC Kylie found her love for veterinary medicine and transferred to Hillsborough Community College. There she majored in Animal Science and received her Veterinary Assistant Certification.
Before joining the Brooksville Veterinary Clinic team, Kylie used her knowledge and dedication to animals at local animal shelters, assisting in finding them forever home, helping keep them happy and clean as well as giving them love and attention while waiting for prospective adopters. Kylie joined the BVC team in November of 2023. When Kylie isn't at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic, she enjoys spending time with her kitty Uno and her nephew-kitty Post Malone as well as friends and family. Kylie also enjoys watching TV and working out at the gym.
Emmie Moffet, Veterinary Technician
Emmie was born in Hackettstown, New Jersey. When Emmie was 2 years old, her family made a move to Coleman, Texas. There Emmie spent her childhood on a farm consisting of Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Cattle & Turkeys. In 2016, Emmie and her family moved to Spring Hill, Florida, and then in 2020 settling here, in Brooksville.
In 2023, Emmie began volunteering here at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic while attending Hernando High School. While at Hernando High School, Emmie completed their Veterinary Assistant program to become a certified veterinary assistant. Emmie graduated from Hernando High School in 2024 and received her certification. After graduation, Emmie joined Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as a full-time Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA).
Emmie lives here in Brooksville with her family and her 2 cats; Mimi & Simone. In her free time, Emmie enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and pets.
Nikola "Tesla", Food Safety Inspector, Containment Breach Investigator & Treatment Room Supervisor
Mr. Tesla joined Brooksville Veterinary Clinic in 2014 after a brief time spent as a Brooksville drifter. During his drifter days, Mr. Tesla received an injury, he's been very withholding about the specifics of this injury over the years, but as a result, Mr. Tesla was unable to ingest food without sneezing and battling constant sinus infections. Tesla received 3 reconstructive surgeries between 2014-2015 to alleviate his congestion after mealtimes. In 2015, Tesla committed a few crimes such as Breaking & Entering, Theft, Destruction of Property & Gluttony. So he was sentenced to spend a couple of years on a Farm. During this time at the Farm, Tesla concocted a plan to escape and head West. This period of Mr. Tesla's life is a mystery that he still won't speak about to this day.
In 2017, while living in Homosassa, Tesla was brought in by "the man" after his home out West was upturned. This time Tesla committed no crimes but was held without bond. Luck struck during his time in the big house and Brooksville Veterinary Clinic was called to bail him out after Hernando County Animal Services located the Microchip we secretly had placed during his reconstructive surgeries as a fail-safe to return home to us.
Mr. Tesla returned to his home after his adventures in the world in 2017. Where he signed up for 2 more reconstructive surgeries to fix his constant snot-rockets. After his return, Mr. Tesla pursued the position of Food Safety Inspector, ensuring that all sealed bags have been taste tested and ultimately, not sold to the public. Tesla has continued to dedicate his time to Brooksville Veterinary Clinic as their Food Safety Inspector as well as filling the position of Containment Breach Investigator, ensuring that all members of Brooksville Veterinary Clinic know when a door has been propped open for too long. If you see Mr. Tesla wandering the halls of Brooksville Veterinary Clinic, please inform a staff member that their Treatment Room Supervisor has gone on a stroll and must return to his post.
When Tesla isn't filling all of these very important roles, he can be found lounging on freshly dried blankets, towels, or even a staff member's freshly worn jacket, checking cracks in the doorway for points of entry, waiting for his automatic feeding or irritating the other team members for the release of his treats.
Tesla's favorite part of working at Brooksville Veterinary Clinic is greeting every Canine patient who enters the treatment room. Whether they want to meet him or not, he is making an introduction. If you ask Mr. Tesla, his least favorite part of the job is not being allowed to have unlimited treats and begrudgingly having his ears cleaned.
