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Owner & Managing Veterinarian 

Dr. Mason leads the team at Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation.  She grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She went on to attend the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Chi Institute with certificates as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Veterinary Acupuncturist, respectively. She moved to Florida in 2013 to begin working at FloridaWild Veterinary Hospital in Deland, Fl as an integrative, rehabilitation, and exotics veterinarian. 

In July 2018, she opened Florida Veterinary Rehabilitation, a stand-alone Veterinary Rehabilitation facility in Central Florida.  She treats a variety of conditions including: pain, osteoarthritis, soft tissue sprains and strains, orthopedic and neurologic surgical rehabilitation, conservative management of back injuries, neurological disorders, and sports evaluations. She has successfully rehabilitated high level competition canines using regenerative medicine (stem cells and platelet rich plasma) in conjunction with rehabilitation therapy.

Veterinarian 

Dr. Badge graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After graduation, she practiced general medicine for several years and then transitioned to exclusively emergency medicine and critical care for nearly 3 years before returning to general practice at West Orange Veterinary Hospital in 2012.  Dr. Badge has a long history with physical rehabilitation in her personal life. In 2014, Dr. Badge completed the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) Program through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Since that time she has performed physical rehabilitation on patients affected by a wide range of conditions, but she has a special place in her heart for geriatric patients. She believes strongly that with improved mobility comes improved quality of life not only for the pet, but also for the pet parent, and she strives to empower pet parents to be an integral part in making their pet’s golden years shine as brightly as possible.  Her professional interests include canine and feline physical rehabilitation, geriatric and hospice care, internal medicine, and emergency medicine/critical care. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. She stays involved in the community by offering no-cost veterinary services to a local women’s shelter and educating younger generations about the amazing career of veterinary medicine any chance she gets.  Dr. Badge and her husband (also a veterinarian!) have 2 children, 3 dogs, and 2 cats that keep them busy when they’re out of the office but they still try to find time to enjoy their hobbies. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, horseback riding, and practicing yoga. Dr. Badge is actually a certified yoga instructor. She and her husband are proud alumni of the University of Florida and enjoy cheering on their home team…. Go Gators!  

Veterinarian

Dr. Annie Flood received her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a concentration in biochemistry, from Washington College in 2003. She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2008. She began general practice, and in 2010 she received her certifications in veterinary acupuncture, tui-na therapy, and food therapy from Chi University. As an adjunct to these skills, she pursued her CCRP certification through the University of Tennessee. She enjoys getting to know her clients and patients so that she may understand their needs, help improve her patients' quality of life and strengthen the human/animal bond. 

Lead Rehabilitation Therapist 

Certified Animal Chiropractor & Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant 

 Dr. John grew up in Brooksville, a small town on the west coast of Florida.  He 

graduated from Florida State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.  Following his time at FSU, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic medicine degree.  Dr. John received his first certification in the veterinary field in 2013 when he completed his course work in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation or VOM.  In 2018, he completed his certification at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant.  Dr. John started working with Dr. Mason in 2014 at Florida Wild Veterinary Hospital and made the transition with her when she opened FVR in 2018.  Dr. John lives in Deland and loves to spend any spare time with family and his dogs at the beach.  He enjoys all sports especially football and running.

Rehabilitation Therapist

Certified Canine Fitness Trainer

Caitlyn is a University of Central Florida graduate who spent a little over 10 years in law enforcement before making the leap into veterinary rehabilitation. Caitlyn has owned, worked with, and trained dogs for many years, both professionally and recreationally. Most recently Caitlyn received her certificate from the University of Tennessee as a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer.  Caitlyn loves dog sports and actively competes in agility and dock diving with her two dogs; a Belgian Malinois, Kaiya, and a Dutch Shepherd, Major. In her free time, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs while camping, fishing, and boating.   

Rehabilitation Therapist

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant

Caitlin, a native of Central Florida, joined our team in May 2022. Prior to working here, she was both a veterinary receptionist as well as an emergency medical technician. She has a strong interest in animal rehabilitation and cold laser therapy and recently finished the Canine Rehabilitation Assistant program thru the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. This program provided her with specialized training in the field as well as additional certification credentials. Caitlin will be assisting your pups with their theraputic exercises, laser and providing lots of treats. Caitlin is always smiling and her kind demeanor is appreciated by our patients and clients alike! .

Outside of work Caitlin enjoys spending time with her dog, Gambino, and her 3 younger brothers. She also enjoys watching movies, hiking and decorating for the holidays.

Practice Manager 

Carrie is a Stetson University graduate who spent 8 years in human healthcare before making the leap into veterinary rehabilitation. While attending Stetson and working in the healthcare field, Carrie focused on management, accounting, & marketing. Carrie has been around dogs and animals her whole life, growing up with multiple German Shepherd Dogs and a Bloodhound, a beloved Rat Terrier, and once a rescued Greyhound. Carrie currently lives in DeLand with her husband Daniel, a very sweet son Kane and their two pups, Jacks & Oreo. Jacks is a rescued German Shepherd and Oreo is a pit-mix rescued from Halifax Humane Society. Carrie is a partner in Central Florida Dog Sports where she specializes in dock diving and K-9 swimming, she is also a board member of Central Florida Agility Club. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her family, working with her GSD or park hopping at Disney. 

Client Service Representative

Sydni is so excited to be a part of the Florida Veterinary Rehab team. Sydni loves meeting all of the sweet dogs and cats that come in, and will always make time to make a new furry friend. She spent 2 years apprenticing to be a licensed optician and feels the most fulfilled when she’s working in a job that she feels like she can help a person or animal in need. When she’s out of the office she likes spending time with her kitty Wybie, being out on a nature trail, or just staying in watching a good show or movie. She looks forward to hearing from you!

Client Service Representative

Kaylee was born in New Jersey and raised here in Florida. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and reading manga, which is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally produced and published in Japan! Kaylee has a lot of neat tattoos related to the anime she enjoys watching, so check them out next time you are at the front desk! Before coming to FVR, Kaylee worked in hospitality, Kaylee enjoys helping people and now pets, she said it's a WIN-WIN!!  

Lead Rehab Assistant

Lauren has been working as a veterinarian assistant for 10 years. Originally from Philadelphia, she moved to Washington in the fall of 2017 after her husband was stationed at Fort Lewis. Once he finished active duty they relocated to sunny Florida and she joined the FVR team. In her free time, she enjoys going on adventures with her husband and three fur babies. Koa the Belgian Malinois, handsome Jax-the Foster that never left and ruler of the castle- Pitty princess Luna

Rehab Assistant

Rachael is from Deerfield Beach, Florida and a recent graduate from Stetson University. She graduated with a degree in philosophy that focused on existentialism and absurdism. Although her degree may not appear to help her in the veterinarian field, Rachael has found a new source of joy to be apart of our rehabilitation practice. She has a rescue cat at home, Marvin, and 2 dogs, Simon and Studley, who are with her mother in south Florida. 

In her free time you can find Rachael reading a book, cooking a new dish or enjoying the Florida beaches. 

Rehab Assistant 

Lauren is a 2022 Stetson University graduate with a degree in Marine Biology and a minor in studio art. Before starting at Florida Vet Rehab, she interned at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet rehabilitating injured sea turtles, gopher tortoises, freshwater turtles, and other reptiles. She is so excited to officially be a part of the path to helping animals in need and meeting lots of furry friends along the way. At home, Lauren has a blue ribbon show bunny named Theo, and a cuddly tabby cat named Toby. In her free time, she enjoys digital drawing, binge-watching her favorite TV shows and movies, and learning how to skateboard. She looks forward to meeting you and your furry companions! 

Rehab Assistant 

Autumn is a DeLand native, born and raised. Autumn started working in the vet field almost immediately after graduating from DeLand High in 2019.  Autumn has experience with emergency, general, and exotics! Autumn also interned at the Reptile Discovery Center! Autumn is currently pursuing a degree in veterinary technology, later zoology and anthropology. Autumn has a massive soft spot for exotics, and is very passionate about conservation and education for reptiles and amphibians! Autumn has the biggest passion helping those with no voice, and helping where she can. Autumn came to FVR looking for a means to expand her knowledge and to experience a new side of vet med! Autumn is the happy owner of 48 chickens, a pair of tarantulas, a kitty and a dog, as well as a few reptiles! In her spare time, she can be found adventuring the Florida wilderness and cities, but she also enjoys a good nap. 

Rehab Assistant

Roger was born and raised in Florida. Growing up Roger realized he loved animals and Florida Wildlife. Originally Roger attended EMT school to eventually become a firefighter, he quickly realized he could use what he learned to help animals. Roger is very proud to be a part of the FVR team and loves coming to work to learn more each day. Roger has been a vegan for four years and one of his favorite hobbies is finding new recipes to make at home. In Roger's free time he loves spending time with friends, playing card games, or cuddling with his cats, Boba and Kylo.