Mandarin (904) 260-6369 Beach (904) 246-6369
Feline Specific Veterinary Clinic
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Who We Are
A Cat Clinic, Inc. has been treating cats with the dignity they demand since 1993. We have an enthusiastic and caring professional team, some which have been here for 10-20 years!  Join our family and contact us today to set up an appointment for your kitty.
Dr. Allison Rogers DVM
Dr. Allison Rogers started A Cat Clinic 27 years ago and finds herself more in awe of kitties than ever! She is dedicated to providing a facility and staff of excellence so that we can truly offer incredible care for these incredible cats. She is also a Scuba Diver, the mother of 3 boys (it's not boring at home), volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem, and is married to Tim Armstrong who is known around Jacksonville in the "plant" scene: Eat Your Yard Jax, Armstrong Farms, and Berry Good Farms!
Dr. Ann Porter DVM
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Dr. Ann Porter has been with A Cat Clinic since 2008. She started her career at one of the very first Feline Clinics in Chicago. Afterwards, she spent a decade running a veterinary clinic in Greece. She loves her own extensive kitty family, the wonderful city of St. Augustine, is a Birding Enthusiast, and enjoys all types of books!
Dr. Courtney Whelan Podolinski DVM
Dr. Whelan is a South Florida native who aspired to be a feline veterinarian from a very young age. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Florida and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. Before becoming a veterinarian, she gained valuable experience working with small and exotic animals as a veterinary technician where she made some of her fondest memories assisting in surgeries and the care of tigers and leopards at a big cat sanctuary. Her special interests include internal medicine and preventative health.
Dr. Whelan enjoys living and spending time in St. Augustine, the town where she and her husband, Robert, first met. She is the mother of two boys, a black cat named Pouncey, and a tabby cat named Sebastian. Dr. Whelan enjoys family time, part-time work, reading, home cooked meals, CrossFit, boating, and live music.
Dr. Beth Moore DVM
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Born and raised in the state of TN, Dr. Moore has adored animals for as long as she can
remember. She grew up with dogs, cats, cattle, and chickens (plus a few others along the way!). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. Dr. Moore is passionate about caring for animals not only to promote their wellbeing but also to encourage and support the human-animal bond. Her special interests include preventative medicine, dermatology, internal medicine, and geriatric care. In her off time, Dr. Moore enjoys spending time with her husband, playing pickleball, traveling, and listening to live music.
Kimberley- Practice Manager
Kimberley has been with our clinic family almost 20 years. She has worn many different hats during this time but her current role is Practice Manager. When not at the clinic taking care of the rest of us she enjoys spending time with her family. Kimberley’s daughter, Morgan, is now living in Orlando so Kimberley spends her time as an empty-nester traveling and going on cruises.
Her furry loves are her two goofball kitties, Mikey and Ninja, and her 98-lb “lap dog”, Bosley, who truly has no idea of his size!
Leslie- Surgical Nurse, Purchasing Agent
Leslie has been with A Cat Clinic for over 25 years. She found her passion specializing in Feline Dentistry, so next time she sees your cat, you can expect her to "flip the lip"! Leslie has lived in Florida all her life and loves everything animal: especially felines! Leslie, and her husband Brian, are proud parents of two teenagers and honored guardians of three dogs, four cats, a bearded dragon and a plethora of fish in their tropical aquarium. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children, reading, cooking... and more reading!
Debi- Veterinary Assistant
Debi has been with the clinic family for over for 25 years. Before working with fur babies, she used to take care of human babies in daycare! Debi has a way of putting a smile on all of our faces with her silly sense of humor. Her laugh is very contagious! Debi has been married to her husband for over 40 years and they have two children and two grandchildren, whom she adores. Debi enjoys spending time with her family (especially spoiling her grand-kids!), listening to music and going to the beach.
Dorothy- Veterinary Assistant/ Patient Care Coordinator
Dorothy has been with the Cat Clinic family since 2013 and truly is a cat-whisperer! She worked at a couple small animal clinics prior to joining our family; however, cats have always been where her heart lies. She is always very attentive when caring for our kitty patients and their human companions. As a kitty mom, she loves spoiling them each and every day. Dorothy grew up in the North and spent several years backpacking and traveling around the U.S. before settling in Jacksonville. In her spare time, Dorothy loves to travel and to be in nature. She aspires to travel to Europe and Asia someday.
Aubrey- Staff Supervisor, Surgical Nurse
Aubrey started her journey with A Cat Clinic in February of 2015 but has been working in the veterinary field since 1996. Aubrey is a dental technician, surgical nurse and our staff supervisor. She graduated from University of North Florida with a Bachelor's in Chemistry but decided to stay in this field due to her passion for animals. She has two dogs and four cats of her own; one of the cats being Berkeley, who used to be the clinic cat at our Beach office! Berkeley has been a very happy spoiled boy now that he has a real home!
Lyndsey- Veterinary Technician
Lyndsey earned her diploma as a Veterinary Assistant from University of Louisville in 2007 and has been working as a Veterinary Technician since 2009. She has a varied background in animal care which includes managing a cat shelter in Georgia for 5 years to working in Internal Medicine at a specialty practice here in Jacksonville. Lyndsey has 3 beautiful daughters: Alexis, Haley and Abigail. She also has 4 four-legged children- Jack, Misha, Chupie and Mr. Tuck, the map turtle. She enjoys fishing, swimming, tubing, hiking and walking the Florida Springs.
Chloe- Veterinary Assistant
Chloe joined our team in May of 2023 after having graduated from the Veterinary Assistant Program at Penn Foster. She already has two years of experience working in the veterinary field as a kennel technician but is very excited to continue advancing her career with us as an assistant! Chloe will be furthering her education and is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program. This will allow her to become registered in the State of Florida and earn her credentials! She has an Australian Shepherd named Zoe, and two cats: Wybie and Cody. She loves going to the gym, walking on the beach and hunting for sharks teeth, traveling, and painting.
Darla- Veterinary Assistant and Client Care Coordinator
Darla has been with the Cat Clinic family since 2023. She started her career in veterinary medicine in 2022 and has a background in client care & support, inventory and office management roles in various industries. Darla’s love for animals started during her childhood in Colorado where she had pet bunnies, was active in her local 4-H chapter, and volunteered on a ranch taking care of many different types of animals. Darla moved to Florida in 2015 and currently shares her home with three rescue kitties. In her free time, Darla enjoys being with family, spending time outdoors, bird watching, listening to music, and running. You might catch a glimpse of her running by in a locally organized event! Go Darla!!
Tasha- Certified Veterinary Technician
Meet Tasha, a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated Sanford Brown College and passed the VTNE in 2016. Joining A Cat Clinic in September 2023, she is all about feline medicine and is a proud member of the FelineVMA, having completed their Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional course. Tasha is committed to expanding her knowledge to better serve feline patients and their families. When she’s not at work, you can find her enjoying time with two cats, Furiosa and Galahad, or diving into a good book or video game.
Taylor- Veterinary Assistant
Taylor joined our team in August of 2024. She went to Texas A&M University for her bachelors degree and plans to go back to school to become a certified veterinary technician. She started out in the field as a kennel technician in high school and worked her way up to being a technician/assistant. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, 3 ferrets and 3 cats. She also loves video games and Adam SandIer movies.
Ashley- Veterinary Assistant
Ashley joined the team in August of 2024. She started working in the veterinary field in 2019 and has since worked in a variety of roles including veterinary technician, surgery assistant, and practice manager. Currently she is working hard in hopes of starting a veterinary technician program to become certified. She is the devoted mother of three adorable cats and two dogs. However, her pride and joy are her son and daughter who keep her hoppin'!
Meredith- Remote Client Care Coordinator
Meredith worked with A Cat Clinic from 2000 to 2015 as a senior surgical nurse and veterinary dental technician. Although she retired from veterinary medicine in 2015, she continued working with animals by becoming a volunteer K9 liaison. She has helped raise well over $250,000 in the last six years to provide working dogs with much-needed gear, such as Narcan, trauma kits, ballistics vests, car heat alarms, training gear, toys and so much more. Although she enjoyed her time as a volunteer, she missed A Cat Clinic! Meredith now lives in Tallahassee with her family, but works for the clinic remotely as a client care coordinator. Although she doesn’t get to meet all of our patients, she has eight furry children at home to keep her occupied! Meredith says, “Tell your cat I said Hi!”
Dodie- Veterinary Nurse
Dodie started her career in veterinary medicine right here at A Cat Clinic. She spent 10 years developing her skills in animal nursing, dentistry, and inventory management. She always had a special interest in feline behavior and home visits. She then pursued a career in Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine where she expanded her knowledge of veterinary medicine to include chemotherapy administration, radiation, and I-131 treatments. Finally, after 15 years, she has returned to A Cat Clinic where she hopes to make a difference once again. Her education includes an Associates degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2 years in the Veterinary Technology program at St. Petersburg College, and numerous continuing education credits in the field. Her family includes her husband, son, 6 cats, and 2 bunnies. Over the years she has learned and truly believes that being a Veterinary Nurse is not just a job. "It is a commitment to both the animals in my care and to their human families"
