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Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3

Dr. Cantwell graduated from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She is passionate about preventative care medicine, educating clients about their pet’s health, and her staff’s happiness. Dr. Cantwell was the first Fear Free Certified Professional in Nokomis and led Brandt Veterinary Clinic to become the first and only Fear Free Certified Practice in Sarasota County. She enjoys interior design, staying active, and making her friends and family laugh!

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3

Dr. Hendershot joined Brandt Veterinary Clinic in 2015. She first started in the veterinary field over 20 years ago and has held nearly every possible position in practice before going to Veterinary School at Tuskegee University. At Tuskegee, Dr. Hendershot became lifelong friends with Dr. Cantwell.

Dr. Hendershot enjoys spending time with her greyhound Seth, pomeranian Hawley, and dachshund SunshineBunny. As a self-described homebody, Dr. Hendershot enjoys watching horror movies, reading fantasy novels, and spending time outside in her hammock.

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2

Year started at BVC: 2013
Education/Degree: Associate of Science in Animal Training and Management
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Dessert: Angel Food cake w/strawberries
Fun Fact: I have handled and trained many types of wild animals including Binturongs

Fear Free Certified Professional, Elite

Year started at BVC: 2015
Education/Degree: Currently pursuing BFA
Pets: Duke (Chocolate Lab), Pepper (Mixed breed), and Legacy (tripod Domestic Shorthair)
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Dessert: Ice cream
Fun Fact: I get a tattoo as a souvenir when I travel somewhere new.

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3

Year started at BVC: 2021
Education/Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Currently pursuing Associates Degree in Veterinary Science
Pets: Kara and Speckle
Favorite Color: Lavender purple
Favorite Candy: Skittles
Fun fact: I can play the drums!

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3

Year started at BVC: 2022
Education/Degree: Associates in Accounting
Pets: 2 dogs (Joker, Orion), 1 cat (Crash)
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Candy: Gummy Bears
Fun Fact: I played Violin for 15 years

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2

Year started at BVC: 2021
Education/Degree: Associates in Veterinary Nursing, 2018
Pets: Goose, Gracie (Pitties)
Favorite Color: Aquamarine
Favorite Candy: Reese’s Cups
Fun Fact: I love hockey! LET’S GO BOLTS!

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2

Year started at BVC: 2017
Education/Degree: currently pursuing Associates Degree in Veterinary Science
Pets: 2 cats, Bebe and Xena
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Dessert: Vegan cupcakes
Fun Fact: I can play at least 3 songs on the Ukulele

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3

Year started at BVC: 2017
Education/Degree: Associates in Arts. Currently pursuing Associates Degree in Veterinary Science.
Pets: 2 cats, Joker and Pea
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate covered strawberries
Fun Fact: I collect graded comic books

Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 1

Year started at BVC: 2022
Education/Degree: Certificate from UTI
Pets: CATS! Darkness and Mr. Meowgi
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Candy: Candy corn.. yes I mean it
Fun Fact: I grew up helping out on my Mennonite cousins’ farms. I even helped a few cows give birth.

Born in South Texas, Seth moved to Florida to race in Palm Beach. After two seasons on the track, Seth retired to Sarasota, where he now lives with his mommy Dr. Hendershot and his much shorter sister Piper the dachshund.

Seth enjoys chasing (but not returning) balls, long walks, and coming to Brandt every day to see all of his favorite people and furry friends.

Morgan was Brandt Veterinary Clinic’s official greeter and mascot, and he took his job very seriously. Morgan was a Lab-Chow mix (as best we can figure) and loved coming to work every day.

Morgan would likely come to greet you and your pet because he believed everyone was his friend! Morgan had his own special treats up front, he had a food allergy, and he could be very persistent if he thought you’d give him a treat!

When Morgan was not busy greeting our clients, he enjoyed napping, running on the beach, and rolling in the grass. He had Adequan and laser therapy to thank for his ability to continue running and playing like a dog half his age!After a two-year battle with cancer, Morgan passed away on 12/22/16.