Meet Our Team

Introducing our caring experts, the driving force behind the exceptional services at our clinic. Your pet’s health is our commitment.

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Our Compassionate Team

Step into a world of modern veterinary care where warmth and expertise harmoniously blend. At Healthy Pets Boca North, we’re not just a team – we’re your four-legged family’s best friends. Picture a place where each wagging tail and gentle purr is met with genuine smiles and compassionate hearts. Experience a new level of care that feels like home from the moment you connect with us.

Our Veterinarians

Dr. Brianna Gaines

Dr. Brianna Gaines was born and raised in Queens, New York. She studied veterinary medicine at St.George’s University, where she fell in love with the sun and the beach.

After finishing her clinical year at the University of Florida, she decided to officially leave the city for the sand. Dr. Gaines has spent the last four years loving the Florida sun with her husband, Aakif, and their cat, Zouk. Dr. Gaines has a passion for internal medicine and cats.

In her free time, Dr. Gaines loves reading, crocheting, and taking Zouk on walks. You can always find her with a book in her hand at the beach or curled up on the couch with Zouk crocheting a blanket.

Dr. Jay Katz

Dr. Jay Katz is the proud owner of Healthy Pets Veterinary Care – as well as an Old English Sheep Dog named Max. Dr. Katz excels at working with dogs and cats but loves seeing “pocket pets” and other exotics as well. He has a special interest in surgery, dermatology, pain management, and senior care.

Dr. Katz received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts in 2013. Prior to veterinary school, he studied Philosophy, Religion, and Art History at Boston University. After college, Dr. Katz’s near‐pathologic desire to pet every dog he saw drove him into veterinary medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Katz enjoys traveling, yoga on the beach, basketball, soccer, scuba diving, enjoying the Florida sunshine, and no longer having New England winters in his life.

Our Veterinary Team

Courtney

Courtney started working in the vet field in 2015. She was born and raised in South Florida. Courtney enjoys art and cats. She has rescued 15 cats. Each one has found a loving new home. During her free time, Courtney is either cuddling with one of her cats, or she is nose deep in her sketchbooks.

Linda

Hi, I’m Linda! I have been in veterinary medicine for 10 years. However, I have been using Boca North for quality veterinary care for over 30 years. I currently share my life with four amazing felines plus my grand-dog and grand-cat that come to my house weekly

Adam

Hi, I’m Adam. I’m from Chicago, IL. I moved to Florida with my family in 2020. The things I love most in Florida are sea turtles and the ocean. I started working with veterinarians at 14 years old and have always enjoyed working with animals. Often, I would find birds that were struck by cars and bring them to the local wild bird sanctuary. Now I volunteer at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. My girlfriend and I do everything with our dog Rusty! He too has been to Key West, Niagara Falls, and the Poconos! He’s a regular at our many parks and dog beaches

Deandra

Hi my name is Deandra! I was born and raised in the sunshine state Florida. I grew up surrounded by animals and the outdoors. I love working at Healthy Pets Boca North. It’s made me want to further my career as a zoologist. I hope to expand my home with fur babies and horses. Also, can’t forget the goats!

Sydney

Hi! I’m Sydney, and I grew up right here in Palm Beach County. I enjoy anything outdoors, including hiking and Fishing. My career in the vet industry started in the kennel at age 16. Over the years, I have grown a passion for leadership and Veterinary Management. I feel blessed every day to be part of such a dedicated team here at Healthy Pets!
I look forward to growing in my career, not only with the practice but with our clients and especially our patients!

Arjay

Hey, my name is Arjay. I was born in Puerto Rico but raised all around the USA. I was a military child growing up and have been passionate about foreign and domestic animals for as long as I can remember. I am a vet tech and aspire to make a difference with Healthy Vet Pets one day at a time.

Sasha

Hi everyone, I’m Sasha, one of your vet techs. I was born in the suburbs of Detriot but was raised here in South Florida since I was 7. I currently have 4 fur babies, 2 cats and 2 dogs (cats: Meztli and Ixchel; dogs: Amane and Scooby). I know how important our pets are to us. They are our most loyal best friends and family! My goal is to grow even more in this field so that as a team, we can keep your beloved fur babies healthy and happy.

Carly

Hey there! My name is Carly, and I’m proud to be part of the dedicated team at Healthy Pets Veterinary Care. I’m a born and raised South Florida native. I’ve always had a passion for animals!

With 6+ years of veterinary medicine experience and a degree in business management/administration and entrepreneurship, I can assure you that I support our team in providing compassionate, high-quality care, from routine checkups to more complex treatments. Whether I’m greeting you and your fur babies at the front desk, or assisting the doctors during exams, I do my best to make every visit with you a positive experience.

When I’m not at the clinic, you’ll usually find me spending quality time with family, chasing the sun and collecting shells at the beach, snorkeling, diving, and boating. I look forward to seeing you and your pets soon!

Our Boarding Team

Emily

Hi! My name is Emily! I am originally from Maryland and came to Florida for college. I am currently attending Lynn University in Boca Raton. I am majoring in Biology and play college women’s lacrosse. I am hoping to further my education to eventually become a Veterinarian. I love the atmosphere of working at a vet clinic with people who just want the best for animals. I have pet sit most of my life for friends and just genuinely enjoy being surrounded by pets. My family owns two dogs named Boh and Roxy!

Jenni

Hi! My name is Jenni, and I’m one of the Kennel Techs here at Healthy Pets Boca North! I’m a Mexican-American first-generation student born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida. I’ve always had a soft spot for dogs, and of course I fell in love with cats too!

I currently have three fur babies who love to roam freely around the house. Patron (6)🐾 and Chase (7)🐾are my K9s, and Pixie (3) is my kitty cat. I decided to look into a kennel tech position at Healthy Pets Boca North to broaden my knowledge and understanding of all animals.

As a Kennel Tech, I have the ability to bond with boarders and create a stress-free environment for them as the owners are away. I’m not just babysitting pets; I’m ensuring they have the best experience and looking out to see any changes in behaviors. The best part of my job is that I get to create a friendship with each fur baby! ❤️ I am blessed to be a part of this amazing team!