Meet Our Family

Dr. Hamilton

My Name is Dr. Ronald Hamilton, I was born in Jamaica some few years ago. I have a lovely wife who is my life and boss. We have 3 children, our oldest, Keira, is 7 years old and is my second in command. Our first son Chemar is 4 years old and is my sidekick. Our youngest son Kishan is just 2 years old and is poised for great things. I obtained my Associate degree from REPAHA in Guyana, my Bachelor of Science degree is from Prairie View A & M University in Texas and my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in Alabama. In my pastime, I like to read, ride my motorcycle and roast meat on the barbeque, the 3 R's of low blood pressure. My special interests are surgery and internal medicine.

Dr. Koulianos

My name is Dr. George Koulianos. I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area and graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Immediately after graduation, I returned home to Pinellas County where I was blessed to meet and marry my beautiful wife Erine, a New York native. Together, we are the proud parents of two wonderful sons, Nikitas and Elias. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family at church, the beaches, bicycling, or just staying home. I joined the Westchase team in 2006. My special areas of interest include internal medicine, dermatology and soft tissue surgery. I take an integrative approach to health care, recommending alternative and natural treatment options whenever possible. I believe in educating pet owners on issues they may face, so they can make informed decisions for their family pets.

Dr. Mota

My name is Dr. Megan Mota. I grew up in Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens, as every good southern girl should. There I earned my Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Needless to say, I developed a deep passion for Georgia football, go Dawgs! I moved to Tampa after graduation to escape the cold winter. My husband and I share our house with 3 dogs, 4 cats and our newest addition, our son, Evan. I enjoy spending my free time outdoors with my friends and family, and watching my son grow. Animals have always been a passion of mine, and I love being a veterinarian.

Dr. Reyes

My name is Dr. Nichole Reyes, I am originally from California but grew up in the Pinellas area. I attended Florida State University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology. I went on to graduate with Honors from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. My love of water and sunshine promoted my return to Florida and join the Westchase Veterinary team. I believe in taking a compassionate approach to veterinary medicine, and will take the time to develop a treatment best suited for both you and your pets needs. I currently live in Tampa with my two dogs, Hank and Maddie.

Amanda Ulrey

Hello, My name is Amanda Ulrey. I moved to Florida 12 years ago from Lima, Ohio. I have been with Westchase Veterinary Center and Emergency since 2004 and recently obtained the title of Office Manager. I started working as a veterinary technician when I was 16 at Baker's Animal Hospital in Ohio. I currently have 3 indoor cats, and one that came with the house I purchased in 2007. Sue-Ling, our house cat at Westchase Veterinary Center, has adopted me as her own as well. I will be going to back to school shortly to obtain my BA.

Katina Simpson

My name is Katina Simpson and I have been a receptionist at Westchase Veterinary since 2010. I am originally from El Reno, Oklahoma, but moved to Florida to pursue my college degree. I attended and graduated from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Marine Biology. After graduation my husband, Jeremy, and I decided to relocate to the Tampa area. In January of 2010, we adopted Ophelia, our Chihuahua from a rescue organization in Pensacola. We found out a few days later, much to our surprise, that our new pet was pregnant with one puppy. She added Hermia, our other Chihuahua, to our family just a few days later. I have greatly enjoyed my time here at Westchase and look forward to my future with this wonderful practice.

Brandi Fiske

My name is Brandi and I am a vet tech. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology in May 2004. Upon graduation I spent six months in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, working with big cats. I then moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I worked in the education department at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. From there I moved to Tampa to work more closely with animals in the Asia department at Lowry Park Zoo. Although I miss working with exotic animals, I enjoy the medical aspect of being a veterinary technician at Westchase Veterinary Center and Emergency.

Juwan Thomas

My name is Juwan and I am a vet tech here at Westchase Veterinary Center. I was born and raised in the Great City of Chicago before I relocated some odd years ago to the Tampa Bay Area. I am a funny, outgoing career driven individual. I currently have two degrees, an Associate of Arts in General Education and an Associate of Science in Animal Medicine. I also plan on advancing my education in Animal Medicine by pursing my Bachelors at St. Petersburg College. I have a wonderful family that I adore and a lovely 5 year old Labrador Jess.

Seema Patel

Hello! My name is Seema and I am a receptionist here at Westchase Vet. I was born in London, England, but raised in the Tampa area for the last 30 years. I went to the University of South Florida where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, but I would eventually like to expand my knowledge more into veterinary medicine. In my free time, I enjoy reading and doing outdoor activities. I have an adorable red Dachshund named Pickle. I am excited to be at Westchase Veterinary and growing with this wonderful practice.

Veronica Longo

Hello! My name is Veronica and I am a technician. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. My love for animals started when I was very young and has continued throughout my life. By the time I had turned 13, I owned a beautiful horse and worked on the farm where he was kept. Here I trained horses and taught horseback riding lessons. As I continued to get older, animal medicine struck my interest and still, to this day, I strive to learn as much as I can. This is my passion and I do believe this is the field of work I was meant to do.

Stephanie Garcia

Hi, my name is Stephanie and I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. I'm a recent graduate from Eckerd College with a double major in Human Development and Modern Languages. Outside the scope of my studies, I volunteered at the SPCA in Largo, Florida for a class project. My experience resulted in a realization that my interests really fall with helping and caring for animals. I am currently enrolled at St. Petersburg College where I am pursuing my Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. I have about 3.5 years of clinical experience field as a Veterinary Technician. I am tri-lingual and speak native Spanish and Italian at an intermediate level. I have 2 dogs that I absolutely adore; they are my life, Lucky, my 4 year old mutt and Cooper, my 5.5 year old Great Dane.

Candice Wood

My name is Candice Wood, and I am a receptionist here at Westchase Veterinary Center. I am originally from Plano, TX, but have spent the majority of my life here in the Tampa Bay area. I have always had a passion for animals for as long as I can remember. I love having the opportunity to be a part of the Westchase Veterinary team and to work and grow relationships with our incredible clients and patients. In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends, going to the beach, and riding my amazing horse. I am the proud mom of my beautiful 17 year old Thoroughbred gelding, Mocca, adorable 13 year old Border Terrier, Buddy, and lovely 3 year old Sptiz mix, Delilah.

Jennifer Schaffer

Hello! My name is Jenn and I am a receptionist here at Westchase Veterinary Center. I was born in Woodbury, NJ, and relocated to Tampa in 2005 for the beautiful weather. Since I can remember, my love for animals has always been my biggest passion. Whether it was volunteering with Pit Bull Rescue, Clearwater marine Aquarium, or the 7 years I've been working in veterinary medicine, my compassion for all animals always shines through. I am the proud mama of 2 rescue dogs, Dingo, a 5 year old Terrier mix, and my heart, Buddha, a 2 year old Mastiff/Pitt mix. In my spare time I enjoy spending time outdoors with my pack, cooking, gardening, and doing photography. I am also really proud to be part of the team at Westchase Vet, and look forward to growing with this amazing practice.