Our mission is to provide your pet with a calming environment where highest quality medical care and customer service is provided by a compassionate and knowledgeable staff. The doctors and staff at West Villages Animal Clinic aim to exceed your expectations and will treat every pet like one of our own. We understand the special bond you have with your pet is unlike any other. We are here to help you fully understand your pet’s healthcare needs so your pet can live their best life.
We can’t wait to meet you and your pets!
Fear-Free Certified
Can you imagine telling your dog, “Let’s go to the vet!” and seeing their tail wag? How about getting out your cat’s carrier and seeing them come running?
With already Certified Fear Free employees and more on their way to earning their certification, we pride ourselves at making your pet’s experience with us as pleasant and comfortable as possible…starting before you even walk into the clinic! Learn more.
Our Team
Andrea Daniels, DVM, MBA
Veterinarian / Owner
Dr. Andrea Daniels graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Go Gators! She has spent her veterinary career working in general practice and emergency medicine. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Daniels was a financial analyst and an accountant for eight years. Dr. Daniels was born and raised in Port Charlotte. She moved back to the area in 2016 to be near her family. She realized her lifelong dream in 2020 when she opened West Villages Animal Clinic.
In her spare time, Dr. Daniels enjoys spending time at the beach hunting for shark’s teeth, running, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. The inspiration for Dr. Daniels to become a veterinarian was Baylee, a Jack Russell who lived to be 18 years old. After an amazingly long life, sweet Baylee passed away in 2018. She and her partner, Bryce, are owned by their sweetheart Russell Terrier named Scarlett.
Dr. Daniels strives to create a fun, positive, and supportive work environment for her team members. She hopes the camaraderie between her team members, and love for their work reflects in the care for your pet. Dr. Daniels is a Fear Free Certified Professional, she is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Florida State Veterinary Medical Association, and the Southwest Florida Veterinary Medical Association.
Keith Gerber, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Keith Gerber is a double Gator, having received his undergraduate degree and doctorate from the University of Florida. Go Gators! After five years of practice at a clinic in Sarasota, Dr. Gerber decided to make the switch to relief work and now enjoys traveling to other clinics to make new connections and help more patients. He has a special interest in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery and Dentistry. When not doctoring, Dr. Gerber enjoys traveling, going to concerts, spending time with friends and family and being lazy at home with his two cats, Marty and Henry. Dr. Gerber is excited to join West Villages Animal Clinic as a
relief doctor and getting to know his new clients and patients.
Marie
Lead CSR
Marie was raised in Massachusetts and has had a love of animals from a very young age. She received her first puppy for her 7th birthday and started riding horses at the age of 9.
After graduating college she managed a private horse farm and dog show kennel. She traveled up and down the eastern sea board for horse shows and dog shows, including Florida for the winters, where she fell in love with the state.
After having her daughter she went in a different direction of her career and spent 30 years in the dental industry. Now that her daughter is grown she decided to make the move to Florida and has returned to her first love of working with and around animals.
Down here in Florida she loves spending time in her gardens and time with her husband and two dogs. Reba her Pembroke Corgi, runs the household in her own way and her foster fail, Shayna, who is a pitty/aussie mix who is very sweet and gets out of the way of her bossy older sister Reba.
Marie worked at a local shelter and still fosters for them, but has now joined our team here at West Villages Animal Clinic. She will greet you at the front desk or over the phone. She wants to make our clients and patients feel welcomed and able to help them in any way she can.
Selena, CVA
Veterinary Assistant / Client Services Representative
Selena is a certified veterinary assistant. She graduated from Southern Technical College in 2022. Selena is originally from Philadelphia. She spent the summer of 2020 in Florida and instantly fell in love with the weather and beaches. After that first summer, she decided to move to Florida.
Selena’s love for animals began as a child in the streets of Philadelphia when she would feed and love the homeless animals. She spent high school years volunteering at both the Philadelphia SPCA and the Gulf Coast Humane Society. During her time at the shelters, she walked, fed and spent time with the shelter animals. Selena considered other careers, however after spending so much time in the shelters, she knew she found her passion.
Selena has two dogs, Levi and Akoya, both adopted from local shelters. Levi is a calm boy who loves to cuddle and sunbathe. Akoya is a puppy, so is a bundle of energy and loves playing fetch. When not playing with her pups, Selena enjoys watching the sunrise and sunset at the beach, reading, playing video games, crafting and spending time with her family.
Angie
Veterinary Technician
Angie is absolutely thrilled to have joined the team at West Villages Animal Clinic in April 2024! As a child, she grew up with an overwhelming love of animals – the main motivator behind purchasing her first home being the ability to have as many pets as she wanted. Angie has lived multiple career lives including but not limited to event planner, marketer, special effects makeup artist, and handmade artist. When she found herself dipping her toes into veterinary medicine, however, it seemed as if her soul finally smiled, sighed, & said “Oh, here it is. My purpose. Finally.”
Angie found her feet in shelter medicine as the Director of Opurrrations & lead Vet Tech at Purrr, a sanctuary and adoption center for the homeless kitties of Fort Lauderdale. There, she kept vampire hours to help TNR hundreds of Broward County stray & feral felines, learning to handle and love even the spiciest of kitties, also specializing in the care of neonates and kittens. After moving to North Port to be closer to family, Angie further honed her tech skills, branching out to dogs, exotics & emergencies at an animal hospital in Port Charlotte.
Most of Angie’s free time involves tending to & loving on her personal zoo, consisting of 2 dogs, 6 cats, 1 green-cheeked conure, a ball python, 2 rats, & a jumping spider. She also enjoys crafting, listening to audio books, & going on local adventures with her partner. Angie hopes to continue her journey toward becoming a veterinarian by learning & growing with the team at West Villages Animal Clinic while beginning prerequisite coursework for vet school.
Jessica
Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
Heather
Client Services Representative
Bio Coming Soon!
Adriana
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon