After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Florida, Dr. Borde continued attending UF, where he graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine with honors and received the senior student Cardiology Award. Dr. Borde received board certification, becoming a diplomat in cardiology in 2001. He also received the Gold Star award from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Lewis began the Dermatology Service at the Institute of Veterinary Specialists in 1999, where she provides comprehensive, quality services to patients. Dr. Lewis received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida. After spending three years in general practice, Dr. Lewis completed a one year internship, followed by a two year residency in dermatology at Louisiana State University. Dr. Lewis returned to Gainesville in 1993 to teach at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where she is currently Adjunct Faculty.

Dr. Clemmons transitioned into private practice and joined the staff at the Institute of Veterinary Specialists in 2017. Dr. Clemmons graduated in 1973 from Washington State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After two years of private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, he returned to Washington State University and obtained his PhD in veterinary science with a focus on neurophysiology. In 1979, he accepted a position on the faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, and is currently an Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Dr. Isis Sánchez has thirty years’ experience in the surgical treatment of cancers, heart and lung diseases, intestinal and urinary tract disorders, and surgical problems of the ears and skin. A graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida, Dr. Sánchez has practiced specialty surgery in Gainesville since 1991. Before moving south, she served as chief of a soft-tissue surgical service at the Animal Medical Center in New York City for three years, where she received the Carola Warburg Rothschild Human/Animal Bond award.

After receiving her veterinary degree from Louisiana State University, she practiced small animal primary care in the Carolinas and Ohio. She became a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™ in 2005 and is now an adjunct professor at the University of Florida. She was awarded the Gold Star award for outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine in Florida. When she is not relieving oral pain in her patients, you may find her scuba diving in warm water around the world, behind her camera, or on her yoga mat.

Dr. Neihaus graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, Dr. Neihaus spent a year as a general practitioner before going on to complete a rotating internship at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Northbrook, Illinois. During his residency, Dr. Neihaus published multiple research papers, presented at national veterinary conferences and was the recipient of the prestigious Clinical Research Award at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Residents Forum.

Dr. Neihaus’ professional interests include orthopedic surgery (ACL and fracture repair), soft tissue reconstruction and oncologic surgery. Dr. Neihaus enjoys donating his time and surgical skills to help special needs cases from the Jacksonville Zoo and the Cattyshack big cat rescue.