Dr. Graham Brown co-founded Animalcare Veterinary Hospital with his wife Dr. Katalin Brown in 1991. When asked what inspired him to become a veterinarian, Dr. Brown says, “Animals bring peace to my life. From my pre-teen years I have treasured my relationships with them and they have been at my side when there was no one else. Animals are truly God’s gift to us all and I am honoured to take care of them.” Originally from Kingston, Mandeville and Runaway Bay, Dr. Brown entered Szent István University, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences in Budapest, Hungary, in 1977, which is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. In 1982, he graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He also holds a Ph.D. in Virology from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom; certification in Veterinary Practice Administration from the American Animal Hospital Association; certification in Small Animal Ultrasound Diagnostics from Universal Seminars Inc. in New York; and certification in Warm Water Fish Diseases from the University of Florida.

Dr. Brown’s areas of particular professional interest include ultrasonography and in recent times, equine medicine. He is a past president of the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA), an executive member of the JVMA, and a Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society.

Dr. Brown has a keen interest in horse racing. “I was invited to serve as a racing commissioner in 2010, which got me involved in the Sport of Kings (horse racing)” he says. “I currently part own a number of racehorses, and was fortunate enough to have been a part-owner of Mark My Word, which won the Jamaica Derby in 2010. Dr Brown is currently President of the Jamaica Racehorse Owners Association.

Dr. Brown and his wife Dr. Katalin Brown, a veterinarian and the other co-owner of the Hospital, have one teen-aged daughter named Jessica born in 1998. Dr. Brown describes Jessica’s hobbies as driving her mom and dad crazy, going on Facebook, watching too much television, and spending too much time doing everything her parents don’t want her to do. Their pet animal family includes a crazy cat residing at the Hospital and 3 dogs at home.

Dr. Katalin Brown co-founded Animalcare Veterinary Hospital with her husband Dr. Graham Brown in 1991.

A native of Hungary, Dr. Brown says, “I have always loved animals and since I was a young girl I felt that caring for them is the best possible job for me. I grew up in the country and my family always kept animals, so I have always felt close to them.” In 1977, Dr. Brown entered the Szent István University, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences in Budapest, Hungary, which is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. In 1982, she graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She has also received certification in Cytology from the British Society for Clinical Cytology and routinely hones her skills through continuing education courses and seminars. Her areas of particular professional interest include Avian Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Brown and her husband have one daughter named Jessica born in 1998. Their animal family includes a Rottweiler named Magnus, an Akita mix named Micki, a Shih Tzu named Chloe, a cat named Tiger, and several parrots.

Dr. Brown spends her free time reading, and sewing and trying to escape from Jessica.

Dr. Natalie L. Burnett is a General Practitioner and an Associate Veterinarian practicing with Animalcare Veterinary Hospital since January of 2006.Dr. Burnett says that she has always held an affinity for animals and made the decision to become a veterinarian at a relatively young age. “I decided at the age of 15 to become a veterinarian and now that I am one it feels good to watch a patient as it progresses from being a puppy to adulthood” she says. I also enjoy interacting with our many friendly clients each day.Dr. Burnett grew up in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica, and attended The University of the West Indies, School of Veterinary Medicine in Trinidad & Tobago between 1998 and 2003. She graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and is particularly interested in the areas of dermatology, ear disease and otoscopy and endoscopy. Her pet family includes a Shih Tzu/ Pomeranian mix named Sponge, a Rottweiler/Labrador mix named Peggy, and two Shih-Tzu/Poodle mixes named Yogi and Brit. When not at work, Dr. Burnett enjoys baking and dancing.

Dr. Small’s passion for animals comes from visiting the countryside every holiday where she would spend time with her grandmother’s dogs. Her favourites were Spot and Sparky. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine in Trinidad & Tobago in 2012. Dr. Small is primarily responsible for the veterinary services delivered at Animalcare Portmore and has not flinched from the challenge of almost single-handedly operating a veterinary clinic that is remote from our main Hospital. Having lived in Portmore for over 16 years she says “I am committed to serving my community and bettering the lives of its animal residents”.

Noel is a kennel attendant who originates from Kingston. He became a team member via introduction from Hanz and loves working with animals. He ensures all our kennels are spic and span and that your pet boards in the best environment possible. While he doesn’t have any dogs right now, his favourite breeds are the Rottweiler and Pitbull.

Natasio’s experience at Animalcare started with him volunteering his services in order to learn more about the veterinary profession. Now he works part time as our primary assistant in our Portmore Clinic on a Saturday and Sunday. He has a great desire to take care of animals and has an entire troop comprised of 5 Pitbulls and 3 Shih Tzus including his nearest and dearest Penny.  

Sherepha is one of our female clinic attendants and is running on high octane fuel. She is enrolled in the associate degree program at the College of Agriculture, Science & Education (CASE), but has taken a break from the course for personal reasons. Sherepha hails from Clarendon and shares the same yard with one dog and one cat named ‘Kat’. She is not one to easily lose an argument so the best advice is not to start one with her. Often she accompanies Dr G. Brown on his visits to horses at Caymanas Park.

Oraine is a Junior Supervisor who as a schoolboy was a regular summer volunteer at Animalcare. After high school he earned an Associate Degree in Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Science & Education (CASE) and then returned to Animalcare. He plays an important role in after-hours clinical care and the management of emergencies.

Claudius aka ‘Hanz’ is the Senior Hospital Supervisor. He is originally from Portland which he claims is the most beautiful parish on the island.  He started working with Animalcare over 20 years ago as an assistant and with patience and devotion has worked his way up the ladder to become the most senior technician in our employ.  Hanz is a no nonsense person and does a good job keeping the other technicians and assistants on their toes. His pets include two black rats named Isobelle and Onyx and a white rat called Musa.

Leighton is a technician and supervisor who was working with animals even before he came to Animalcare. He’s a really easy going guy who loves his work and treats his patients with the care and dedication you would expect from a team leader. He has four dogs of his own.

Kenroy is another one of our employees who attended the College of Agriculture, Science & Education (CASE), where he did a two year associate degree program in Veterinary Science. He has always loved animals and says he aims to educate clients who don’t fully understand how to take the best care of their pets and help them be great pet owners. Originally from St. Andrew, he hopes to further his veterinary studies.

Winston is a pretty laid back guy who joined our team in 2011 and without fanfare does his work well. He has a somewhat philosophical approach to life and often is heard making a statement about life that might require a specialist degree to truly comprehend. That said, Winston loves his work and respects the opportunity he has to provide care to dogs, cats and everything in-between.

Rolando is a clinic attendant who joined the team in 2012. He likes the challenge of working with all sorts of animals and feels that, given time, even the most aggressive animal will learn to tolerate and even respect you. Rolando owns a hyperactive Shih Tzu named Pebbles.

Cory knows dogs like the back of his hand. He has been at Animalcare for over 15 years and his love of animals and ability to handle even the most vicious of dogs makes him an indispensable part of the team. Cory is also a great groomer and he would put many professional groomers to shame if pushed.

Ashley-Ann is our most recent Veterinary Technician. She absolutely loves animals and is originally from Kingston. She holds an Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Science which she obtained from the College of Agriculture, Science and Education. While pursuing her degree she spent quite a few weeks with us as an intern and we were more than happy to snap her up after she finished. Ashley assists in administering daily medication to our hospitalized patients and has quite a positive attitude.

Michael has been with us as a driver and bearer for so long that it is hard to remember Animalcare without him. He is extremely polite and as he traverses Kingston and St. Andrew dropping off and picking up patients and documents, he presents a pleasant and appealing face for our Hospital. Michael has 3 children, the youngest of whom, Mekelia, is often seen in the staff room on the computer whilst Dad is out on the road.

Hailing from Appleton Estate originally, Shanikia has a passion for all things medicine. She’s the friendly voice on the phone reminding you when your pet’s next appointment is due and the first person to greet you when you come through the door. She studied Animal Biology at the University of the West Indies and along with her administrative duties she also doubles as a technician, medicating and treating patients of all descriptions.

Terry is our newest receptionist and is from the parish of Kingston. She is responsible for checking in patients when they arrive, organizing admissions and discharges, as well as reminding owners of their appointments. She has always had a love for animals which she passed on to her beautiful daughter, who enjoys interacting with their cat, Sheila. Terry loves food and can usually be found munching at something or the other. She aspires to be a veterinarian in future.

Anika considers herself to be a natural people person. She loves interacting with clients and being the reassuring voice saying that we will do everything in our power to help your pet. Born in Kingston and raised in St. Thomas, she is a lover of books and the beach. Anika works at both the Kingston and Portmore branches, and while she may not have any animals now she hopes to give a dog a great home sometime in the near future.

Royland, affectionately called “Mr Mac” is a 75 year old “young man” on a mission. He works 3 days a week bringing in dogs and taking them home. Mr Mac will do just about anything that someone half his age will struggle to do. The words “no” and “can’t” do not exist in his vocabulary and his determination is his fuel.

Warren is the longest serving employee of Animalcare Veterinary Hospital. Catch him on his good day and the smile on his face will melt you, but catch him on his bad day and you’ll cringe when he scowls at you. However Warren has been tested by time and his dedication to Animalcare is unquestionable. He maintains our garden and grounds and he fixes the stuff that stops working. Warren believes that “life is just for living” and messes with no one if no one messes with him.

Debbie, as Deborah is affectionately called, has been with us for “donkey’s years”, and is without doubt an important part of the team. Her greatest gift seems to be her ability to use her mouth and hands at the same time as, despite Debbie’s propensity to talk, she always gets the work done. Whenever there is a birthday or other special occasion Debbie is the one to make sure that everybody receives a piece of cake or a cup of soda, etc. If only she would not laugh so loudly.

Kadian is our most recent addition to the Animalcare family. As Stores Supervisor she handles ordering, manages inventory, and dispenses medication from our pharmacy. Originating from Spanish Town, she minored in Production & Operations Management at the University of Technology and is now putting those skills to good use.

Mr Haqq joined the staff at Animalcare in 2015 as Operations Manager. He is committed to maintaining high-quality care and unparalleled customer service in all areas of our daily activities. He says, “my mission is to provide Animalcare with the necessary tools and support it needs to maintain our excellent reputation and achieve our goals as an organization”, and he constantly emphasizes that our continued success will be determined by each and every employee’s willingness to perform at their best at all times.

Mr Haqq is married and has 2 daughters. When he is not at work, he is best likened to an overgrown kid doing anything and everything that someone half his age would probably not attempt.