JODI L. THANNUM, DVM
I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a child. My father was a vet and he instilled in me many of the values and ethics that I have today. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. From there I completed a 15 month internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, FL. It is at that time that my passion for internal medicine and surgery began. I went into private practice as an associate for 8 years. I then fulfilled my life long dream of owning my own practice when I bought Extra Care Animal Hospital in May of 2004. I am so proud of my staff and the high quality of medicine and surgery that we are able to offer to our patients.
Interests outside of my practice include spending time will ALL of my pets. I have 4 cats named Bob, Styx, Melvin and Cinnamon 3 dogs named Teddy, Hudson and Matilda, and a Capuchin monkey named George! I enjoy all sports, especially football, hunting, fishing, and spending time in my yard.
AMBER BEIGHLEY Office Manager & Veterinary Technician
ARLENA LUDY
Head Veterinary Technician
I have been working in veterinary medicine for 7 years now. I graduated from Stanford Brown in 2015 with my Associates in Veterinary Technology. I have experience with cats and dogs but have worked with exotics as well.
KATE ARMIAK
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
I am a dedicated technician currently completing my CVT degree online, building upon my prior education from Michigan State University. Originally from Michigan, my husband and I spent several years in North Carolina before making the decision to settle down in Florida to be closer to family. We share our home with two beloved rescue dogs: Esme, a Great Pyrenees, and Finnick, a Husky Pyrenees Mix. Beyond my passion for animal care, I enjoy unwinding with a fine glass of wine or playing a game of tennis.
GEORGE Hospital Mascot
I am a Brazilian tufted Capuchin. I tend to be VERY mischievous.
I love helping my mom, Dr. Thannum at Extra Care Animal Hospital.
I like to play with all the pets that come to the hospital.
Everyone always wants to know what I eat. Well, my favorite food is probably blueberries! But I really love carrots too. I eat everything you humans eat, except I can't have a lot of sweets, because us Capuchin's are prone to diabetes.
Thank you for stopping by our page and the next time you are at the hospital please ask to see me and bring me a healthy snack!
