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Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Veterinarians

David Danielson

Dr. David Danielson

Dr. Danielson has been practicing small and exotic animal medicine for over 28 years in the Tampa Bay area. He is a Tampa native and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.  His background also includes experience in the areas of Field Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Comparative Anatomy and Zoology.
 
His love for problem solving and his passion for treating his patients as children has been the cornerstone of his practice philosophy. Through compassionate care and aggressive proactive wellness screening he has garnered a reputation for leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit to improve the quality and quantity of life for his patients. 
 
Dr Danielson also serves as Vice President of Veterinary Technology at Syndaver Labs, a manufacturer of high-fidelity medical simulation models with broad applications in both human and veterinary surgical training, as well as in medical device development and validation. He is responsible for the development of all of SynDaver’s veterinary products, including the Syndaver Surgical Canine as well as Equine and Feline models. Over the last year he has created the Synfrog, a frog dissection alternative for high school biology classes. It is his intention through these endeavors to replace all animals used in education with realistic simulations, thereby enhancing the learning experience as well as removing any moral considerations.
 
Dr. Danielson is actively involved in rescue work in the Tampa Bay area and regularly volunteers his time examining and caring for rescued animals on behalf of Suncoast Animal League, a 501c3 nonprofit animal welfare group located in Palm Harbor, Florida.  He and his family have fostered hundreds of cats, dogs, kittens and puppies over the past 15 years. 

Dr Danielson is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) and the Pasco/Hernando Veterinary Medical Association (PHVMA).
 
Dr. Danielson currently resides in Odessa, Florida with his wife, daughter, two rescued dogs, six rescued cats and a revolving door of foster animals. 

Colby Burns

Dr. Colby Burns
Visiting Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Colby Burns is a Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon who is available to perform a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries at Caring Paws.

Dr Burns is a 2006 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and completed her small animal surgery residency at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

In 2012, Dr. Burns became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and in 2013 she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Alison Adler

Dr. Alison Adler
Relief Veterinarian

Dr. Adler is a Tampa native with over 15 years of experience practicing small animal medicine in the Tampa Bay area and is a former colleague of Dr. Danielson's, and is very familiar with the Caring Paws philosophy

Staff

Brindy Minici

Brindy Minici, CVT
Hospital Manager

Trish Schmidt

Trish Schmidt
Lead Veterinary Technician

Katherine Rankin

Katherine Rankin
CVT

Ann Hernandez
Veterinary Technician

Krissy Brown

Krissy Brown
Veterinary Assistant

Lauren Dowdell
Veterinary Assistant

Malory Huck

Malory Huck
Veterinary Assistant

Shalli Inghram

Shalli Inghram
Veterinary Assistant

Joe Lonigro

Joe Lonigro
Veterinary Assistant

Janie Lopez

Janie Lopez
Veterinary Assistant

Skylar Thornton

Skylar Thornton
Veterinary Assistant

Alexandra Anderson

Alexandra Anderson
Client Care Associate

Shelbi Currey

Shelbi Currey
Client Care Associate

Diane Magyar

Diane Magyar
Client Care Associate

“I have never met a doctor or office as compassionate and genuinely care as much as caring paws. We love them so much when we moved we drive over an hour just to continue the care at this vet. My dog Groot is incredibly timid and the doctor takes his time to get him at ease.”
— Rose
“Extremely devoted to the care and treatment of your pets!”
— Jared
“Dr Danielson and his team are so wonderful. I met them when I had to put down one of my cats. I could not have asked for a more caring or compassionate vet or team to support us as we said our goodbyes. As a minister and a former chaplain, I’ve seen the spectrum of “bedside manner” practices, and Dr D and his team are as good as it gets.”
— Kristina


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