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Our Story

65 Years of Independent Veterinary Care

Small business. Big medicine.

Skyway Animal Hospital Team - caring for St. Pete pets since 1961

Our Story

Six Decades of Compassionate Care

We've grown a lot since '61, but one thing hasn't changed: every pet gets the same care we'd give our own. That's just how we do things around here.

Where It All Began
Where It All Began

1961

A New Chapter
A New Chapter

1972

A Trusted Partner Joins
A Trusted Partner Joins

1974

A St. Pete Landmark
A St. Pete Landmark

Today

Dr. Few's Legacy
Dr. Few's Legacy
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Where It All Began
Where It All Began

1961

A New Chapter
A New Chapter

1972

A Trusted Partner Joins
A Trusted Partner Joins

1974

A St. Pete Landmark
A St. Pete Landmark

Today

Dr. Few's Legacy
Dr. Few's Legacy
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Where It All Began
Where It All Began

1961

A New Chapter
A New Chapter

1972

A Trusted Partner Joins
A Trusted Partner Joins

1974

A St. Pete Landmark
A St. Pete Landmark

Today

Dr. Few's Legacy
Dr. Few's Legacy
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Small Business. Big Medicine.
Our Core Values

65 Years of Independent Veterinary Care

Small business. Big medicine.

Compassion First 💛
Locally Owned 🐾
Skyway team member with pet
Skyway family care
Veterinary team caring for pet
Skyway Team
Family veterinary care
Compassionate pet care
Our veterinary family

Meet Our Team

The folks who know your pet by name—and treat them like their own.

Our Veterinarians

Dr. Dan Jones - Medical Director

Dr. Dan Jones

Medical Director · DVM

Dr. Jones serves as Medical Director at Skyway Animal Hospital, bringing more than four decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to veterinary medicine.

Dr. Shannon Dalene - Veterinarian

Dr. Shannon Dalene

Veterinarian · DVM

Dr. Dalene graduated as part of the inaugural veterinary class at Long Island University and completed a rotating small animal internship at BluePearl Tampa/Brandon.

Dr. Jeff Cartzendafner - Veterinarian

Dr. Jeff Cartzendafner

Veterinarian · DVM

Dr. C believes great medicine starts with trust, communication, and genuine care. He holds a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University and his DVM from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

Hospital Leadership

Krista Campbell - Practice Manager

Krista Campbell

Practice Manager · MBA, BS, CVBL

Krista is a passionate veterinary leader who has grown up in the profession, starting as a kennel technician in 2013 and earning her MBA and Certified Veterinary Business Leader designation in 2025.

Missy Voigtmann - Office Manager

Missy Voigtmann

Office Manager

Missy brings 26 years of experience working with animals, including 16 years in animal care and behavior and 10 years in veterinary medicine.

Certified Veterinary Technicians

Irene Seybold - Veterinary Technician

Irene Seybold

Veterinary Technician · CVT

Irene has been part of the Skyway family since 1974, when she graduated from the inaugural Veterinary Technician class at St. Petersburg College.

Karen Chiovera - Veterinary Technician

Karen Chiovera

Veterinary Technician · CVT

Karen brings seven years of veterinary experience and earned her veterinary technology degree from Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts.

Savannah Fredenburg - Veterinary Technician

Savannah Fredenburg

Veterinary Technician · CVT

Savannah recently achieved an exciting milestone by passing the VTNE and becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician, known for her calm presence and nurturing approach.

Nursing & Support Team

Jasmine Mancini - Nursing Assistant

Jasmine Mancini

Nursing Assistant

Jasmine has been working in veterinary medicine for over four years with a true passion for caring for pets and helping their families feel confident and supported.

Lexia Whalen - Nursing Assistant

Lexia Whalen

Nursing Assistant

Lexia recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Marine Biology and brings a bubbly personality and strong team spirit to everything she does.

Emily Hernandez - Nursing Assistant

Emily Hernandez

Nursing Assistant

Emily's journey with the team began at the front desk before she discovered a passion for the medical side of veterinary care.

Client Services

Louise H. De Morais - Client Service Representative

Louise H. De Morais

Client Service Representative · CSR

Louise is one of our friendly receptionists who prides herself in being the warm face that welcomes you and your pets the moment you walk in.

Your Pet Deserves a Vet Who Actually Cares

65+ Years of Trusted Care
Locally Owned & Operated
Advanced Surgical Suite
Digital X-Ray & Ultrasound
In-House Laboratory
Dental Care & Surgery
Same-Day Sick Visits Available
CareCredit Accepted
Skyway Animal Hospital Team celebrating together
FAQ's

Common Questions About Our Practice

Everything you need to know about scheduling, services, and care at Skyway Animal Hospital.

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays.