We are doing everything we can to suit all of our clients and patients needs during this time. This is why we are offering both in person and curbside appointment options. Please CALL or EMAIL us for more information.
Dr. Erin Siems
Dr. Erin Siems was born in Ohio but spent most of her childhood in Virginia. Even from a young age, Dr. Siems always had a passion for science and animals. Dr. Siems realized her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian when she graduated with honors from Ross University in St. Kitts, West Indies. She then spent two years at a community practice in rural Wytheville, VA before moving to St Petersburg, Fl for a position as an emergency veterinarian (and to get away from the snow!). For the past 7 years, Dr Siems has been practicing in the Bradenton area and has truly found a place to call home. While she loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, she holds a special place in her heart for geriatric medicine, making sure the golden years are truly golden. She also has a love for and excels at small animal medicine and surgery. She feels fortunate for the special bond she has formed with her patients and clients over the years and looks forward to making more memories at her new facility.
In her free time, Dr Siems enjoys hanging out with her husband and two “kids” Shaka, a boxer and Arnold, a boerboel mastiff. She also enjoys paddleboarding, running and creating culinary experiences in her kitchen.
Practice Manager, Certified Veterinary Technologist
Hali
Hali was born in Upstate NY and moved to Florida in high school. Hali has always loved animals and started working at doggy daycares right out of high school. Since then she has been in the veterinary field for 2 years and is currently enrolled in school to become a licensed veterinary technician. Hali has a pitbull mix named Cooper. In her free time she likes to cuddle on the couch with Cooper and watch hockey.
Kennel Operations Manager
Joanne
Joanne was born in Fort Lee, Virginia and moved several times until her father retired from the military and settled in Federal Point, FL when she was 8. She enjoyed growing up in the county where she developed a love of nature and animals. Joanne spent many years as a stay at home mom raising her three children Patrick (Go Bulls!), Robyn (Go Gators!) and Conner (Go Lions!) and is proud of her boys in blue-both her son and husband work for the Manatee County Sherriff’s Office. She is happy to be working at the front desk at Big Paws with all her coworkers who she loves so much! In her free time, Joanne enjoys being with her family and taking care of her 2 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats and 2 grand goats.
Kennel Operations Manager
Emily
Emily was born in San Diego, California and moved several times until her parents
retired from the military in 2018. Following their retirement, Emily moved to Florida
with her family and started working in the veterinary field. She has been working in
the veterinary industry for about 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys playing with
her two dogs Moose and Marvin and spending time with her fiancé.
Kennel Operations Manager
Alivia
Alivia was born in Dixon Illinois and moved to Florida when she was 13. Alivia grew up surrounded by animals and her love for them has never stopped. She worked at a boarding facility for dogs and cats throughout high school and also as a kennel technician. In her spare time Alivia enjoys spoiling her half blind and completely deaf catahoula pup pua!
Kennel Operations Manager
Kendra
Kendra was born and raised in Sarasota. Kendra has always had a huge love for animals, big and small. She grew up raising cows, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats. She loved working at boarding/daycare facilities when she finished high school. Since then, she’s been in the veterinary field and is planning to go to school to be a veterinary surgical technician. She has a fur baby of her own named Ruger and spends her free time playing with Ruger or her cows.
Kennel Operations Manager
