Our Staff

Mandy grew up in a military family and called many places home before settling in Sumter, South Carolina at age ten, which she proudly considers her hometown. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to work with animals, she earned her degree as a Surgical Assistant and has dedicated her entire career to the veterinary field.

With over 19 years of veterinary technician experience across specialty, emergency, and general practice, Mandy brings exceptional expertise and leadership to her role as Hospital Manager—a position she has held since 2019. Her passion lies in fostering a team that delivers gold-standard care for patients who cannot speak for themselves, while ensuring every client and pet feels valued like family.

Outside of the clinic, Mandy enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Mark, and their two sons, Wesley and Wyatt. Their lively home includes a bully dog named Mack and five cats: Keeko, Dubbs, Paisley, Thelma, and Louise. When she isn't at work, you'll most likely find her cheering on her family at the hockey rink or relaxing with friends.

Originally from South Texas, Paige was a florist for 8 years managing the floral department at HEB, one of the state’s largest grocery store chains. Having found out she developed allergies to flowers, she made a huge career change and stepped into the field of veterinary medicine. She has spent the previous three years as a veterinary receptionist and has loved every minute of it. Since joining the team at Town and Country Animal Hospital, she really enjoys being able to greet our clients and their precious pets who have become like family to her. In her free time, she spends her days with her granddaughter doing arts and crafts, teaching her to sew, and learning to bake. Paige shares her home with Simba, a senior rescue dog from Puerto Rico who now lives his best life taking naps all day on her couch.

Originally from Long Island, New York Jessie moved to SW Florida in 2014. Always dedicated to the well-being and care of pets, Jessie aspires to become a veterinarian. Since high school, she’s laid the groundwork to fulfill her dreams and gained experience to serve as a vital member at Town and Country Animal Hospital. Jessie earned her associate degree through Penn Foster College. She has met all the requirements to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become a licensed Certified Vet Tech (CVT). When you meet Jessie, you’ll notice her enthusiasm and the pep in her step. She enjoys singing, acting, reading, and crafting. Although they do not live up to their names, Jessie shares her life with three rescued cats, Kilala, Menace, and Evil.

Jack was born and raised in Boca Raton, FL, and moved to Naples in 2015. He graduated from Barron Collier High School in 2016. Jack has a strong passion for animals, especially cats, and loves any opportunity to work with them. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, working on cars (his own or others’), and setting up or troubleshooting all kinds of electronic technology.

Heather joined our Southwest Florida community from Baton Rouge, LA. A science lover at heart, she graduated from Louisiana State University, receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Science. Heather’s interests vary from plants to sea life and, most importantly, animal care. Heather serves as a Veterinary Assistant. She ran track in college, and applies that same stamina on a daily basis here at Town and Country Animal Hospital. This LSU Tiger ran a 5.02 mile! Heather enjoys kayaking and spending time with her dog, Allie, and two guinea pigs, Elly and Morgan. Of course, we can’t forget her fish, Sophia and Bubbles.

Mandie has been a professional groomer for almost a decade and recently relocated from Arizona. She shares her home with a Standard Poodle named Sir Reginald, an Akita named Raven, and a Shepherd mix named Cinder. Mandie has always loved working with animals and knew from a young age that this would be her career path and received a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. In her free time, she enjoys reading.