Our Staff

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Veterinarians

Kirk Teschke , DVM

Dr. Kirk Teschke graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 after receiving a B.S. in Zoology. Dr. Teschke practiced in Atlanta, Georgia and Carbondale, Colorado prior to returning to his native Florida in 2001 to open Estero Animal Hospital with long time friend, Dr. Larry Scrabis. Dr. Teschke treats cats, dogs, small mammals, exotics, and small ruminants. Dr. Teschke and his wife enjoy sharing their home with many pets in a variety of shapes, sizes, and breeds. In his spare time, Dr. Kirk tries staying active in the Estero community, and enjoys bicycling, soccer, backpacking, and fishing.

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Dr. Larry Scrabis , DVM

Dr. Larry Scrabis graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 after receiving a B.S. in Zoology. (On a side note: Dr. Larry Scrabis, a.k.a. “1990 Slugfest Champion of the University of Florida”) After finishing veterinary school, he practiced in Winston Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina prior to opening Estero Animal Hospital in 2001 with his friend, Dr. Kirk Teschke. Dr. Scrabis, along with his wife and daughter, share their home with their dog Raizen, and their two cats, Cali and Chuck. Dr. Scrabis enjoys fishing, kayaking, and playing softball as well as volunteering in his community when he is not working.

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Jennifer Dewe-Mathews , DVM

Dr. Jen was born and raised in New York. She recieved her degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2003 from Cornell University. She then completed a one-year rotating small animal internship in medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, N.J. It was there that she met her husband and later moved to southwest Florida. Dr Jen practiced in Port Charlotte for three years before joining the Estero Animal Hospital team.

Dr. Jen has three black cats: "Nigel", "Chicken", and "Martini with one olive", her one-eyed cat. She also has two dogs, "Oliver", and "Olivia". Dr. Jen enjoys spending time with friends, traveling and shopping.
Dr. Marc Kanchuk , DVM

Dr. Marc Kanchuk attended UC Davis and obtained three degrees (BS, MS, and DVM). His masters research and publications explored the reasons why cats gain weight after neutering. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Kanchuk went "back to school" of sorts by first undergoing an intense one year internship in emergency, critical care, and internal medicine. He then went on to further study the specialized field of radiology where he was trained in ultrasound and ran the radioactive iodine program for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism at the Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego.
Dr. Marc loves working with animals and thier owners and feels that he is not just treating the family pet, but a family member. At home he has two hairy family members (two terrier dog mixes) and is married to a wonderful woman who happens to be a veterinary specialist at a nearby clinic. He also has a son that keeps him very busy on his days off.

Technicians

Amanda , CVT, CCRP

Joined EAH: June 18th 2004 What I like best about working at EAH:Seeing patients get better! Greatest Life Accomplishments:Rescuing my dog Ayla from dog fighters in central FL Pets: Lucy and Carmela
Beth , CVT

Joined EAH: October 2005 What I like best about working at EAH: All the friendly, warm clients I see daily and the slimy wet dog kisses! Favorite Memory of EAH: Helping with the C-sections and watching new life being brought into the world. Greatest Life Accomplichment: Going to school to obtain my CVT while working full time and being a mom. Pets: Aurora & Zeus

Austin

Joined EAH: Summer of 2007

What I like best about working at EAH: The thing I appreciate most about working at Estero Animal Hospital is the work enviroment. The doctors and coworkers are all a pleasure to work with.

Favorite Memories of EAH:

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Danielle

Joined EAH:July 2009 What I like best about working at EAH:The great doctors, coworkers, and friendly staff, but best of all the ANIMALS! Favorite Memories of EAH:The day Louise got the dremmel stuck in her hair while dremmeling my dogs nails. Greatest Life Accomplishments:Rescuing my 4 dogs & 2 cats Pets: Trippy, Rex, Miracle,Wonder, Sprinkles, Athena
Erica

Joined EAH:August 2008 What I like best about working at EAH:Helping sick animals get better. Also seeing adopted pets placed in 'forever homes'. Favorite Memories of EAH:Bringing in "Wilbur " the pig for a neuter and then finding out he had scabies after everyone loved all over him! Greatest Life Accomplishments:Moving out of my dad's when I was 18 and being able to make it on my own. Pets: 4 dogs-Sasha, Loba, Ava, Ruby, & 4 cats - Nate, Smokey, Buddha, AJ Do Kids and Husbands Count?

Louise

Joined EAH: 2009

What I like best about working @ EAH: Working in a state of the art facility with exceptional doctors and staff members. Serving clients that truly want the best care for their pets.

Favorite Memories of EAH: Being allowed to raise a hatchling bird while at work and watching Kasey run and play with a baby goat.

Greatest Life Accomplishments: working to put my husband through college, raising 2 beautiful daughters, and being an animal advocate most of my life.

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Tonia

Joined EAH: December 2009

What I like best about working at EAH: Everyone is awesome! They make it a fun place to work.

Favorite Memories of EAH: The 2009 Christmas Party!

Greatest Life Accomplishments: Being in a position where I can work with animals everyday!

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Reception Staff

Holly

Joined EAH: May 10, 2003

What I like best about working at EAH: The clients, patients and staff! I honestly look forward to coming to work every day, (well most days :).

Favorite Memories of EAH: There are so many wonderful memories..... I couldn't possibly name one!

Greatest Life Accomplishment: Meeting and marrying my best friend and rescuing my animals.

Pets: 1 dog & 2 cats

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Lisa

Joined EAH: July 2009

What I like best about working at EAH: Really NICE doctors and coworkers, but the best is Friday morning breakfast!

Favorite Memories of EAH: Running into a very special client that I never thought I would see again.

Greatest Life Accomplishments: Having my son & getting divorced.

Pets: Cooper & Skylar

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Kennel Staff

Lisa

Joined EAH: January 2009

What I like best about working at EAH: Wonderful doctors, great coworkers and work environment . Also caring for my furry friends.

Favorite Memories of EAH: Zach's first day!

Greatest Life Accomplishment: Personal growth-becoming independant, moving far from family and friends. Stared out with nothing and now I have everything I need! I learned to face fear & challenges head on and to stay strong no matter what life throws at me.

Pets: 1 dog

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Andrea

Joined EAH: March 2011

What I like best about working at EAH: Working and playing the kittens.

Greatest life accomplishments: Having respect for all the people that really care about animals and learning the process that it takes to take care of them.