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I was born and raised in Valrico, Florida and my family roots in Florida extend back to late 1800’s. I first remember wanting to be a veterinarian in 4th grade. I was strongly influenced by the memory of the farm vets who came to treat our livestock. I have always had a love of science and a soft spot for animals.

I graduated from Brandon High School in 1980 and received my doctorate from UF College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. On November 5th, 1990, I founded Boyette Animal Hospital. Our first facility was a 900 square foot “hole in the wall” in the Winn Dixie shopping center. 8 years later we moved to our current facility.

Veterinary medicine is not just a job, it is a passion for Dr. Lorraine Ellwood.  Even at a young age she had a love of science and animals.  She was the daughter of a naval officer and lived all over the United States and one year in Paris, France.  She grew up with dogs, cats, birds and small mammals.  She spent many summers with her grandparents in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where she was exposed to horses, farm animals and wildlife.  One summer she converted part of the barn into a small hospital for sick farm cats and injured wildlife.  After high school she attended The Ohio State University, where she received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in science education and her Master’s of Science degree in physiology.  Lorraine spent the next four years studying veterinary medicine at The Ohio State University, graduating cum laude in 1980.  

Dr. Sarah Hilario joined Boyette Animal Hospital in 2008 after graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  After years of trudging through snow and ice, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to move to the beautiful Tampa Bay area.  

Animals were a huge part of her life growing up, and after much begging and pleading, she was allowed to rescue a cat from the shelter on her seventh birthday and has been a passionate (some say crazy) cat lady ever since.  

Dr. Geoff Gardner is a proud University of Florida alumni. In addition to small animal medicine, his interests include the care of swans, pocket pets, and other exotic animals.

He is a past president of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and is the official swan veterinarian for the City of Orlando, caring for the swans on Lake Eola . He was chosen twice to help care for the Queen's swans in the United Kingdom, and pioneered the use of botulism vaccinations in the swan population.  He is the author of the first book on the care and feeding of captive swans.

Originally from New York, I grew up in the Tampa area before moving to Gainesville, FL. As a kid, I knew I had an interest in science and realized I loved animals more than many of my friends at that age. I attended the University of Florida for undergraduate and veterinary school - my favorite colors are orange and blue and I am a die-hard Gators fan (GO GATORS!!!!!!!) While in college, I began shadowing and volunteering that paved the way to where I am now and haven't seen myself being in any other career. After graduating veterinary school in 2018, I lived in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area prior to returning to Tampa. 

Born and raised in Riverview, Florida, Matt had always had an interest in science. Throughout high school he had aspirations of becoming a pediatrician but those changed as he attended the University of South Florida and began working as a kennel technician right here at Boyette Animal Hospital. He realized his love for animals, their owners, and the bond they share.

Matt graduated from the University of South Florida in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and started veterinary school at Auburn University (WAR EAGLE!). Since then he has returned to his hometown to start his dream job.

Dr. Nancy Moser was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She grew up with many dogs and knew from an early age she wanted to help animals. Dr. Moser graduated from the University of South Florida, with a Bachelors degree in Integrative Animal Biology. While there, she met her now husband, Alex. She then went on to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and completed her clinical year of training at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine.

After graduating in 2019, Dr. Moser returned back to South Florida, practicing for a year before relocating to Tampa Bay and joining Boyette Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian. Her veterinary interests include surgery, ultrasound, and strengthening the human-animal bond through client education.