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Dr. Jim Culotta
 Dr. Culotta is a 1989 graduate of Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!). He began working at the hospital in 1999, shortly after it opened.
Dr. Culotta's special interests include:
- Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
- Avian and reptile medicine
- Dermatology
- Canine reproduction
He is a member of the following veterinary associations:
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Florida Veterinary Medical Association
- Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society
Dr. Culotta enjoys spending time with his wife, Sharon, and two children, Kryket and Chase. He has a host of pets, including dogs, cats, goats, chickens, parrots, ponies and horses. Dr. Culotta unwinds on the weekends by raising and training Welsh ponies and Trakehner horses.
Dr. Laurel Tovrea
Dr. Tovrea is a 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). She has been at the hospital as a veterinarian since her graduation, though she also worked here as a technician during her summers off from vet school.
Dr. Tovrea's special interests include:
- Dentistry
- Feline medicine
- Small mammal medicine (ferrets, rabbits, rodents)
- Soft tissue surgery
Dr. Tovrea belongs to the following veterinary associations:
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Animal Hospital Association
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
- Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
- American Veterinary Dental Society
- Florida Veterinary Medical Association (Gold Star Award winner 2009)
- Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society (Secretary/treasurer 2007 and 2008)
- Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (board member 2007 - 2010)
- Animal Protection League
Dr. Tovrea enjoys spending time with her husband, Gavin, and two daughters, Honour and Faith. She also has 5 furry children: Nappy, Clawed, Skippyjon, and Scooter (her 4 cats), and an awesome Boston Terrier named Mosby. Dr. Tovrea is active in her church as a member of the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and assistant director of the elementary children's choir.
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