Dr. Howard Small
Veterinarian
Dr. Howard Small is a native of Philadelphia and a proud graduate of Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Small’s passion, love, and respect for animals began at an early age when his dad exposed him to the sport of sled dog racing. Learning to breed and treat his Siberian Husky dogs further nurtured his interest to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Small has skills in treating challenging cases such as cancer and tumor management, dentistry cases, allergic skin diseases, urinary tract diseases, and surgical cases. He also enjoys research and is the consulting veterinarian for The Roskamp Institute in Sarasota; a world leader in drug discovery and Alzheimer’s disease and the medical director for Donte’s Den Foundation; a premier canine pet sanctuary caring for homeless dogs.
Dr. Small is happily married and resides in Lakewood Ranch with his wife, Alli, and daughters, Sophia and Ava. His pet family includes two Shetland Sheepdogs, Sadie and Carmine, a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, Mr. Bun, a Chinchilla, Ms. Chin, and Freddy, the Betta fish.
Education
- Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris, The University of Pennsylvania
Interests
- Oncology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Surgery
Dr. Ronni Tudin
Veterinarian
Dr. Tudin and his wife, Lana, have a daughter, Gabi, a son, Jeremy, a dog, Bella, and two cats, Franklin and Louie, and a few turtles and fish.
Education
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria South Africa
Dr. Mac Griffin
Veterinarian
Dr. Mac Griffin grew up in a military family which allow him to live in numerous place in the United States and Europe. He graduated from Colorado State University with an undergraduate degree in microbiology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Griffin practiced primarily in the Denver where he is the former owner of two practices and served on the executive board for the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and for several nonprofit animal rescue organizations. His areas of special interest include dentistry and surgery.
Dr. Griffin and his wife, Janice, are the proud pet parents of Priya, a Black Russian Terrier, and Evan, a rescued Golden Retriever.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Colorado State University
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University
Interests
- Dentistry
- Surgery
Dr. Rhiannon Lewis
Veterinarian
Dr. Rhiannon Lewis was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and grew up in the greater Tampa Bay Area. She is a proud University of Florida graduate—go Gators! After veterinary school, Dr. Lewis completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship in Los Angeles, where she discovered her passion for emergency and critical care medicine.
For more than a decade, Dr. Lewis practiced emergency medicine in both Los Angeles and the Sarasota area, enjoying the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of ER work. Over time, she found herself missing the long-term relationships that come with general practice and began providing relief services at Forest Lakes Animal Clinic, where she quickly connected with both the clients and the team. Dr. Lewis’ professional interests include emergency & critical care, surgery, and preventive care.
Outside of the clinic, she is proudly owned by two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Stella and Lucas, a tabby cat named Kevin Bacon, and a retired laying chicken named Bea. In her free time, she enjoys visiting Disney and boating in Sarasota Bay with her son, Mathis.
Education
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
Interests
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Preventive Care
Dr. Bruce McLaughlin
Veterinarian
Dr. Bruce McLaughlin is a graduate of Purdue School of Veterinary Science and Surgery. After graduating, he founded and worked at a clinic in Indianapolis until moving to Sarasota. Dr. McLaughlin’s special interests include dermatology, geriatrics, preventative care, client education, and the great importance and respect for the bond that forms between people and their pets.
Dr. McLaughlin has had an array of many pets over the years and currently has a long haired Dachshund named Olivia.
Education
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University
Interests
- Dermatology
- End-of-Life Care
- Preventative Care
- Client Education
