Meet Our Team

Dr. Arlyne Salcedo attended Eastern Connecticut State University and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is happy to have settled in the sunshine and enjoys birding with her spouse Charlie and being home with her two cats, Leo and Lily. Her special interests are geriatric feline medicine, ultrasound, surgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

Dr. Salcedo Tells All:
What has been your most unusual moment as a veterinarian?
Finding cuterebra bot fly larva in a cat’s brain and telling my first boss “I told you so”

If you weren’t a vet, what career could you see yourself in?
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What is your favorite vacation spot?
I have always liked warm places but now I’ll do mountains and challenging hikes and bike rides

If you could give only 1 piece of advice to pet owners what would it be?
Enjoy every wonderful moment!

What is your favorite quote about animals?
“I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained…” - Walt Whitman

Dr. Scott attended Ferrum College in Ferrum, Virginia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Science and Biology as well as minors in chemistry and environmental science When Dr. Scott was 5 years old, her grandmother’s dog passed away, and it was at that moment she realized that she wanted to be able to help animals. As she grew up, she went from a naïve 5-year-old who wanted to save everything to who she is today, which is someone who wants to help animals and clients be as happy and healthy as they can be. Her favorite aspect of working as a vet is when patients come back as healthy, happy pets! She is also thankful for a staff who is always so compassionate, caring, and kind.

Dr. Keenan received her Veterinary Degree and Masters of Public Health – Veterinary Focus from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, and completed her clinical year at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. She has been in the veterinary industry for 25 years and began as a veterinary technician ten years before attending vet school. She is always willing to lend a hand in any capacity and is known as the “Chihuahua Whisperer.” The most rewarding experiences in her career have been working with veterinary students and working with underserved communities to provide care. Her favorite aspect about the veterinary field is that she is challenged daily and constantly learning.

Dr. Keenan Tells All:

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?

Graduating as Honor Graduate from Marine Corps Basic Training

If you weren’t a vet, what career could you see yourself in?

Health Promotion or Chef

What do you do in your spare time?

Anything outdoors, weight lift, cycle, hike, and cook

What is your favorite vacation spot?

St. Croix, USVI

Dr. Jenna Johnson grew up in Northeast Ohio. She looked for every opportunity to be with animals as a child and began volunteering at shelters as soon as her age would allow. Dr. Johnson grew up riding horses and was active in 4-H. She volunteered and worked in veterinary hospitals throughout high school and during her undergrad at Youngstown State University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, she attended The Ohio State University, where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. 

After graduation, Dr. Johnson followed the sun and warm weather to Florida in 2015 and has been here ever since! When she is not helping animals at the clinic, she spends time with her husband and two young daughters. Disney is a top destination for the family, but outdoor adventures are also a favorite! Dr. Johnson also shares her home with her dalmatian, Aurora, and her cat, Aslan.

Jennifer grew up on a beef cattle farm in West Virginia and has been in the veterinary field for 20+ years.  She earned her degree in Veterinary Technology from Fairmont State College and became a certified DISC instructor to help people with their personal assessments.  Her favorite part about working for Kindness Animal Hospital is personally connecting with fellow animal lovers in the community.  Animals are her way of life! She shares her home with her husband and her kitty, Scarlett. She enjoys kayaking, trail -riding, and hiking on her off time. She hopes to one day fulfill her bucket list wish of going on an African Safari.

She loves helping pets and their owners, and forging lasting bonds with them. Her husband Ryan and her have four children: Bianca, Deuce, Dominic and Vivianna. They also have a four-legged family member, Shelby, a pitbull. In her spare time, one of her favorite things to do is hunt for painted rocks with her children. Her favorite movie is Taken, and pandas are her favorite animal.

Chloe truly enjoys being around animals every day and working in an industry that focuses on keeping them healthy. Her favorite part about working for Kindness Animal Hospital is watching pets and clients arrive and leave happy. The opportunity to learn and grow keeps her motivated. Chloe has the sweetest Pitbull named Cocoa. When she is not working, you will find her exercising, reading, watching movies, or simply cuddling with her fur-baby. 

Sarah attended FSU and earned her degree in Animal Science. She is also currently working on getting her nursing degree. She loves animals and working in a health-related field. Her favorite part about working at a veterinary clinic is getting to meet all of the pets! Sarah has 2 chinchillas (Oscar and Tucker), 2 dogs (Snowy & Winnie), 3 fire-bellied toads, and one hedgehog named Smore.

Chelsea truly enjoys helping pets and people. Her favorite part about working at Kindness Animal Hospital is getting to play with puppies and kittens every day. Chelsea has a Lhasa Apso named Elle. When she is not at work, you can find her boating and enjoying time with her friends. Her favorite movie is Finding Dory, and the most amazing place she has ever visited is Japan.

Alexus is currently studying at Penn Foster College to become a Veterinary Technician. Her love for animals began at a very early age. Her favorite part about working for Kindness Animal Hospital is watching animals go home happy and healthy. You will always find her loving on all the fur-babies. When she is not busy working or studying, she enjoys swimming, going to the dog beach, and taking her son to the park. She has a full house with her husband, her son, her Golden Retriever, Belgian Malinois, Mane Coon, and their quaker parrot.

Payton enjoys applying her learnings to her day-to-day role. She enjoys the opportunity to establish positive relationships with pet parents and their pets.  She truly enjoys working with her Kindness Animal Hospital team. She shares her home with her cat, Miley. Her hidden talents are playing the piano and singing. Her dream would be to build a cat sanctuary with a music and art room. 

I am the inventory manager for Kindness Animal Hospital. My passion is to help animals and wildlife. I love to educate clients on their pets’ well-being.

Hannah is a Certified Veterinary Assistant and is currently being sponsored by Pathway Veterinary Alliance to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. When Hannah isn’t studying, she is working full time, reading supernatural novels, or hoverboarding with her boyfriend.  Hannah has a golden retriever/chihuahua mix named Vader, and a kitty named Enigma.  Hannah has always been an animal lover and adores the preventative care side of veterinary health. She is very excited to continue growing within the field and expand her knowledge.

Thomas graduated from Florida Keys Community College and has a technical diving certificate with which he’s done monitoring and charting of local ocean life. He even dove 100 feet below the sea level in the Atlantic Ocean! Thomas has a very strong passion for the ocean and animals. In his current position, he prides himself on being good with pet's behavior modification and training.

At home, Thomas has one dog named Emma. In his free time, he enjoys reading (his favorite series is Eragon), playing video games, and repairing broken items.

Kerry earned a degree in Veterinary Science Technology at the Suffolk County Community College & The College of Saint Rose. In addition to being a licensed veterinary technician, she is also a certified dog groomer. As a child, she always watched Animal Planet's Animal Cops and knew she wanted to help save animals one day. Kerry lives with her husband, Joey, daughter, Gianna (Gigi), and a chocolate lab named Cloey.

Allison has been the kennel director for Kindness Animal Hospital, her home away from home, since 2006. As the kennel director, she oversees the care and wellness of all boarding pets. It’s her passion! When she’s not at work, she’s with her “furry gang,” which consists of four dogs and a few cats, with whom she’s usually involved in some activity. She also loves to work out and cycle. She shares her home with her two sons, Lou and Nick, whom she adores. Kindness Animal Hospital has been a very big part of who she is and what she does. So for her, it stands to say, “Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Samantha is a professional groomer who has been grooming for over 5 years and loves taking care of your furry friends. She enjoys seeing owners do whatever it takes to make their pets happy, and she also loves playing with the dogs. Her love for animals continues into her personal life where she has pets of her own: Enzo, a pointer/lab mix; Tyson, a pit/beagle mix; Lyla, a Dalmatian; and Wendy, a DSH. When she isn’t working, Samantha enjoys kayaking, going on cruises, and traveling to new places. Her favorite breed to groom is a Schnauzer.

Janiel is currently working on her AA degree at Florida SouthWestern College. Additionally, she has a Veterinary Assistant Certificate.  She truly enjoys helping animals feel better and keeping pet parents happy.  She is always motivated to do her best. When she is not busy at work, you will find her spending time with her family, friends, and boyfriend. Janiel has a Shiba Inu pup named Daisy. Her dream would be to travel the world with her boyfriend.