Dr. Predki, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Predki is an Associate Veterinarian at Shores Animal Hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Findlay and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she fell in love with St. Augustine during a clinical experience and knew it was where she wanted to establish her career.
Dr. Predki’s passion for veterinary medicine began with her natural curiosity about animals and a desire to help people. She has been in the field since 2016 and is driven by the joy of working with animals, from wagging tails to comforting purrs. Her professional interests include cardiology, kidney disease, nutrition, and soft tissue surgery, where she finds fulfillment in improving pets’ health and the lives of their families.
Outside of work, Dr. Predki enjoys spending time with her close-knit family and pursues hobbies like baking, reading, playing the violin, and walking on the beach. She is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and credits her time as a college resident assistant for shaping her leadership and compassion.
Dr. Puckett, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Puckett graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Shorter University where she played collegiate lacrosse. She went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Georgia. Her primary medical interests include surgery, internal medicine and preventative care. Outside of work Dr. Puckett enjoys hanging out with her dog Zoe and her fiance, Luis. Dr. Puckett is excited to meet you and your furry family members!
Mel, Practice Manager
Brittney, Veterinary Nurse
Brittney was born in St. Augustine, Fl but raised about an hour away in Pomona Park, FL. Brittney has always loved taking care of animals, she spent every summer growing up at her grandparent’s ranch helping out and has always had animals at home. Brittney has worked in customer service for 8 years and loves helping people. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her son and family.
Lauren, Veterinary Nurse
Lauren was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and moved to Saint Augustine in 2021. Her passion for animals began early—she started riding horses at just three years old, which sparked a lifelong love for animal care. That passion, paired with a strong interest in healthcare, led her to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Lauren finds the most rewarding part of her job to be the unconditional love and gratitude animals show when treated with kindness and compassion.
Lauren knew she was in the right profession when, even after a year and a half at Shores Animal Hospital, she still felt excited to wake up each morning and head to work. Each day brings something new, and she embraces the challenges and joys of working with animals wholeheartedly.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her older brother, especially taking her puppy, Winnie, on trips to the beach. She shares a close connection with her dad over football and college basketball, and her mom loves to bake cookies for the office—especially when Lauren’s three mischievous cats, Luna, Bryana, and Velvet, have their vet visits.
Alisha, Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon…
Colleen, Client Service Representative
Colleen is a dedicated Client Service Representative at Shores Animal Hospital. Originally from Vermont, Colleen spent her early career working in the healthcare field. In March 2023, she relocated to Florida, drawn by the opportunity to combine her professional skills with her passion for animals.
Colleen has always loved working with animals and is an avid pet lover herself, with two dogs and two cats at home. Her favorite aspect of her job is making a difference in pets’ lives and helping their owners take care of them. This fulfillment reassures her that she is in the right profession.
Outside of work, Colleen enjoys going to the beach and relaxing in the sun. She also loves taking walks with her two dogs, making the most of the beautiful Florida weather. Colleen is excited to continue her journey at Shores Animal Hospital, contributing to the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of their owners.
Jazzmin, Client Service Representative
Bio coming soon…
Crystal, Pet Groomer
Crystal joined our team in 2019 starting at Murabella Animal Hospital and then transferring with the opening at Shores Animal Hospital in her new grooming suite . She has been in the grooming industry since 1997. Starting out working as a bather and going to grooming academy in 2010. She continues her education every year taking seminars on techniques and styles. Crystal is a member of National Dog Groomers of America as well as an AKC S.A.F.E. Groomer and Opawz Certified Creative Groomer Crystal is an all breed, tall to small, and cats too! She has also groomed exotics like ferrets, rabbits, skunks, goats, chickens, and hedgehogs!
During her time off she enjoys spending time with her family, including her two daughters ages 22 and 10. She also has a small zoo at home including 3 dogs, a cat, fish, lizards, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and lots of birds. If you ask her how many pets she has, she’ll tell you “I stopped counting.”. She often takes her arachnids and reptiles to schools to educate the kids. As well as take her birds, dogs and cat out for nature hikes through our local beautiful parks and walks in downtown Old St. Augustine.
