Dr. Lena Okafor, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director & Founder
Cornell University CVM (DVM, 2009). Board-certified in Internal Medicine (ACVIM, 2014). Special interests: endocrinology, immune-mediated disease, feline medicine.
“I chose internal medicine because I love solving puzzles. Every complex case is a mystery, and the patient can't tell you what's wrong — you have to figure it out. That challenge is what gets me out of bed at 5am.”
Fun fact: Has two rescue cats named Watson and Crick (yes, after the scientists).
Dr. Anil Patel, DVM
Associate Veterinarian & Surgical Lead
University of Florida CVM (DVM, 2015). Additional training: orthopedic surgery externship at University of Georgia. Special interests: orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, dental surgery.
“Surgery is where preparation meets precision. I spend more time planning a procedure than performing it. That's how you get great outcomes.”
Fun fact: Competitive rock climber who says surgery and climbing require the same hand steadiness.
Dr. Maria Santos, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Tuskegee University CVM (DVM, 2018). Fear Free Certified Professional. Special interests: dermatology, behavior, puppy/kitten wellness.
“I became a vet because of a hamster named Señor Fluffington who had a skin condition when I was 12. My family vet saved him and I was hooked.”
Fun fact: Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese — serves many multilingual pet families.
Jamie Crawford, CVT
Lead Veterinary Technician
Valencia College (CVT, 2014). VTS candidate (Emergency & Critical Care). 10 years experience, 6 at Pawprint & Co.
“Technicians are the nurses of veterinary medicine. We're in the trenches — placing catheters, monitoring anesthesia, comforting scared animals. It's exhausting and I wouldn't trade it for anything.”
Fun fact: Fosters kittens year-round. Current count: 47 foster kittens placed in homes.
Olivia Tran, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Brevard Community College (CVT, 2019). Special interest: dental radiography and anesthesia monitoring.
Olivia is the calm voice in dental procedure days — walking families through pre-op instructions, monitoring anesthesia closely, and making sure every patient wakes up warm, safe, and comfortable.
Fun fact: Taught her border collie to sort laundry by color.
Marcus Johnson
Veterinary Assistant & Client Care
Working toward CVT certification. The first face you see when you walk in.
Marcus bridges the front desk and treatment floor with equal ease. If your pet needs an extra blanket, a quieter room, or a handful of bribes disguised as treats, he's already on it.
Fun fact: Knows every patient's name and keeps treat preferences in a notebook.
Dr. Sarah Kim, DVM
Part-Time Associate (Weekends)
UC Davis CVM (DVM, 2012). 12 years emergency medicine experience before transitioning to general practice.
“After a decade in emergency, I wanted to build relationships with patients over time instead of meeting them on their worst day.”
Fun fact: Makes custom pet bandanas and gives them to post-surgery patients.
Rebecca Ayala
Practice Manager
15 years veterinary practice management. CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager).
“I make sure the trains run on time so the doctors can focus on medicine. If you have a billing question, scheduling issue, or just need someone to listen — I'm your person.”
Fun fact: Has a 22-year-old cockatiel named Gerald who outlived two dogs and a marriage.
