Meet the Team at Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital
Our dedicated team at Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital in Riverview, FL is united by an unwavering passion for the happiness and well-being of your pets! We are committed to delivering outstanding care for your furry companions throughout every stage of life.
Get to Know Our Riverview, FL Veterinary Team
Veterinarians
Jose Rodriguez, DVM
Dr. Rodriguez was born in Madrid, Spain, and raised on the west coast of Puerto Rico. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida. He then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he met Dr. Woodside in 1997 and graduated in 2000. He completed his clinical year at Purdue University along with Dr. Woodside. He then attended an additional clinical year at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dr. Rodriguez was chief of staff for Banfield Pet Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, for ten years, where he was named one of the nation’s top 10 Banfield doctors in 2007. He became a part of the Brandon Lakes team in 2016 and has known Dr. Woodside for nearly 20 years. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery. He is also proud to be fluent in Spanish.
Jennifer Taggart, DVM
Dr. Taggart was born in Denver, Colorado but grew up in Florida. She obtained her biology degree from the University of South Florida in 1997 and graduated from the University of Florida veterinary school in 2001. Dr. Taggart began her career as an associate DVM in a practice-owned hospital and became a partner there in 2004. During her time there, she was appointed Chief of Staff for Banfield Pet Hospital for 16 years. She joined the Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital family in August 2017.
Areas of Interest: Dermatology (skin and ear disease, wound care), Internal medicine, Soft tissue surgery, General Surgery, General Dentistry, and small animal medicine.
Ashley Craver, DVM
Dr. Craver was born in Tampa, Florida and raised in the Riverview area. Her interest in veterinary medicine began in her early years. After graduating from Tampa Bay Technical High School with a veterinary assistant certificate, she continued her education at the University of South Florida where she graduated with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. For her Doctoral studies, Dr. Craver attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the beautiful island of St. Kitts. After an accelerated didactic program, she completed her year-long clinical studies at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in Indiana.
Dr. Craver began her career at Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital in 2007 as a Veterinary Technician while attending her undergraduate studies. She’s has worked alongside Dr. Woodside, Dr. Heppner, and Dr. Rodriquez for 9+ years prior to achieving her degree in Veterinary Medicine. She was excited to return to the sunshine in Florida and continue her career alongside one of the best teams of Doctors and Nurses at Brandon Lakes. Her interests include Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Dermatology. Dr. Craver is the proud mom to a rambunctious Golden Retriever named Theodore who loves coming to work as much as his mom!
Charlotte Haire, DVM
Bio Coming Soon!
Tiffany Santiago, DVM
Leadership
Onya, CVT, CVPM, Practice Manager
Technicians
Sarah, Patient Care Coordinator
Paulina, Lead Surgical Technician
Holly, CVT, Lead ICU Technician
Alexa, Technician
Ashley, Technician
Miranda, Technician
Alani, Technician
Danielle, Technician
Briana, Technician
Gaby, Technician
Client Service Representatives
Laureen, CSR
Amanda, CSR
