Dr. Melanie Donofro has lived in Tallahassee since 1984. She graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Animal Science in 1979 and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. She started Los Robles Animal Hospital in 1986, Forget Me Not Grooming Parlor in 1988 and Mind Your Manners Obedience in 1998.

Dr. Melanie’s practice consists of mostly cats and dogs but she welcomes ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and whatever “family member” a child may bring in for treatment. Her interests include internal medicine, geriatric medicine, pain management, cancer medicine, skin disorders, acupuncture and spinal manipulation. She is a firm believer in client education that focuses on teaching clients how to help prevent problems with their pets before they start.

She is 2001 graduate of the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. By attending Chi Institute, she was able to expand her knowledge further to become a veterinarian who is able to use acupuncture in addition to the traditional modalities of medicine. Dr. Melanie has seen amazing results by using acupuncture on her patients. Her goal is to augment wellness programs in companion animals and improve the quality of life in geriatric and arthritic patients. Acupuncture can be used to treat many different conditions and works especially well for back, hip problems and seizure disorders.

After five years of practicing acupuncture and allopathic medicine, Dr. Melanie realized there was more she could do for patients of all ages. She has been going to a human chiropractor most of her life and knows that chiropractic can be good for many painful maladies of the spine and limbs. She is proud to say that she has now completed a 210 hour program of veterinary spinal manipulation therapy at The Healing Oasis and Wellness Center in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. She received her Certificate from The Healing Oasis in August 2006. This class was equal to if not more rigorous than her studies in Veterinary School as it encompasses so much neurology and anatomy. In the short time she has been using spinal manipulation in her practice, Dr. Melanie and her staff and clients have seen wonderful results. She is also available to do spinal manipulation on a limited basis for equine patients.

Dr. Melanie is a member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Cornell Feline Health Center, as well as various other national associations.

Dr. Mollie Fox, DVM

Dr. Mollie Fox, DVM is a 2002 graduate of Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced in Savannah, Georgia for two years prior to moving to Tallahassee with her husband Gavin who is currently in a Ph D program at FSU. She is a recent graduate of the Canine Rehabilitation Institute where she learned to help dogs with arthritis, muscle loss and neurological problems build strength and regain mobility. Dr. Mollie and Dr. Donofro’s skills work hand in hand to help pets of all ages have a better quality of life.

Dr. Mollie enjoys treating both cats and dogs and is eager to expand her knowledge to other species as she continues to practice. Her goals and standards for veterinary medicine are similar to Dr. Donofro’s and this is one of the reasons we feel so fortunate that Dr. Mollie has found us! She has a wonderful bedside manner and her rapport with her patients and clients is exceptional.

Dr. Mollie currently has two “feline” children and is the very proud owner of her first canine family member, Mattie who we have all come to love as our own. A day without Mattie being silly at the clinic creates a great void! Dr. Mollie is also an avid photographer. She and her husband have bought a house and now they busy themselves being new homeowners and going to FSU games.

With the addition of Dr. Mollie to our practice, we now are able to offer more appointments to accommodate your busy schedule. Dr. Donofro and Dr. Fox pride themselves on being "your other family doctor" as they believe our pets are an important extension to our families. You will find that your first appointment at Los Robles Animal Hospital is longer than at most other hospitals because we take the time to address all aspects of health care for your pet.

Andrea Vergara is our Hospital Manager. Andrea joined our hospital staff in June of 2000. Before moving to Tallahassee, Andrea was the office manager of a veterinary hospital in Ft. Myers. Both Andrea and her husband, Alex, graduated from FSU and are big Seminole fans. Andrea has 2 children who keep her busy in her free time as well as 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 geckos, 2 snakes, and numerous fish. Her daughter Gabriela is our youngest “employee” and is always a big help. She comes with her mother on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and loves helping walk the dogs up from the kennel when it is time for them to go home and playing practical jokes on the rest of the staff.

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Our head receptionist is Joy Barber . Joy has been with our practice since March of 2004. She had recently retired after 30 years of working for the state. She has always loved animals and people so a veterinary hospital was a perfect match for her skills. She has a great deal of experience in working with the public and is adept at problem solving. She makes clients and patients feel welcome and will do most anything to help your trip to our hospital be easy and problem free. She is very well liked by our patrons both four-legged and two legged. Joy has been married to her husband, Larry, for more then 30 years and has 3 children and 1 grandchild.

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Kristen Coe Kristen is our head technician. She is a wonderful asset to our hospital. Kristen started working at LRAH in 2000 as a kennel technician. After 2 years of working in the kennel, she was promoted to Veterinary Technician. She received her AA degree from TCC and is currently working towards her Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine through the Distance Learning Program at St. Petersburg College. Kristen attends continuing education seminars to keep current on the latest veterinary trends and products. She is very knowledgeable and a great person to ask should you have any questions regarding your pet. Kristen was recently married to her fiance, Matt, and in December 2007 had a beautiful baby girl, Isabella.  She also has 3 dogs that keep her busy when she is not here at Los Robles Animal Hospital.

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Kerry, Pat, Laura, & Erin, our other technicians, have many years experience working with animals and we know you will be comfortable having them work with your pet. They will be able to answer most medical questions as they are very knowledgeable about our treatment regimes. Many times you will get a more expedient answer by talking with them. If there are any questions about a protocol they do not know the answer to, they will check with the doctor before getting back to you. Our techs will also help when dismissing your pet after treatment and surgery to make sure you understand any after-care that is needed.

Our kennel staff is chosen carefully. All of our kennel techs love animals and enjoy working with them and we feel very fortunate to have the caliber of kennel technicians that we do. All our kennel staff is compassionate and very attentive to your pets' needs while boarding. It is their responsibility to exercise your canine pet three times daily when boarding and to feed and clean cages for both cats and dogs twice daily. They are trained to watch for problems that may occur and will contact the doctor at the first sign of a problem.

Barbara White, our trainer, is a National K-9 School Graduate and heads K-9 SOS Training. She is certified in obedience, breed recognition, behavior modification, tracking, puppy development, and assistance dog. She offers obedience training and puppy preschool classes. Click here for more information. If you are interested in her services, please call her voice mail at 915-6442 or E-MAIL her.

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Citi Health Card, personal checks, and cash. If you would like an estimate of your pet's treatment please ask us. Our office manager, Andrea Vergara, can discuss payment options or any other questions or concerns you may have. She can be reached at 222-3117 or by EMAIL.

Los Robles Animal Hospital
1314 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
850.222.3117

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