Meet Our Team
Dr. Norma Haupt
Veterinarian
Dr. Norma Haupt earned her D.V.M. at the University of Florida in 1989; she also holds an M.A. from Seton Hall University and a B.A. from Hofstra U. She was a social worker for fourteen years in Newark, NJ, before embarking on her veterinary career. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and now teaches animal acupuncture at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Reddick. Dr. Norma’s background includes canine rehabilitation, as well as teaching police officers to protect their drug detection dogs from an accidental overdose. Always learning, she is currently working on certification in food therapy. A board member at St. Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center, she was co-owner of Animal House Calls from 1993-2007 and before that worked at Moultrie Animal Hospital and Lawndale Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Norma has four children; she and her husband enjoy tandem bicycling and share their home with two dogs and one cat.
Dr. Tina Grove
Veterinarian
Dr. Tina Grove has pursued her passion for veterinary medicine since an early age. She began her training in a small animal clinic during her college years and later gained experience at a large animal hospital specialty clinic before entering veterinary school. Dr. Grove graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, earning both her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a Master’s degree in Laboratory Animal Medicine. She completed her formal residency training at Yale University in 2012 and achieved specialty board certification in 2013.
Dr. Grove’s professional interests include caring for exotic pets, particularly nonhuman primates, and advancing biomedical research to improve the health of both animals and humans. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of settings, including academic institutions, corporate environments, and companion animal private practices, both full-time and in a relief capacity.
At home, Dr. Grove and her husband are proud guardians of a diverse group of animals, including four dogs, two cats, two birds, ten chickens, two snakes, and two horses.
Holly Parsons
Veterinary Technician
Holly moved to St. Augustine in 1995. She spent her career in business and later found her passion in Veterinary Medicine. She joined the Animal Wellness team in 2019 and has enjoyed getting to know all the animals and their humans! Holly completed pet nutrition training through NAVC and is a certified Pet Nutrition and Therapeutic Nutrition Coach. She has also completed and received her certificate in K9s Emergency care which focuses on the assessment and treatment of operational K9s in medical and traumatic emergencies.
Holly enjoys the outdoors. In her downtime, you will likely find her at the beach, hiking or bird watching with her dog, Coach.
Robert Miller
Veterinary Technician
Before moving to sunny Florida, Robert Miller was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. As a young child, he was raised in South Florida, then moved to Saint Augustine over 15 years ago. He has worked at the Animal Wellness Center for over a decade, where he enjoys caring for animals and talking with their owners. He always makes clients and coworkers laugh and creates a fun and positive work environment. Robert feels that he truly has found his calling working in veterinary medicine. Outside of work, Robert enjoys relaxing at home, exploring the outdoors, finding antique shops, and great new places to eat! He spends his time out of work with his fiancé Ryan and their dog Hanuman.
Camila Leon
Hospital Manager
Camila (Hospital Manager): I was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States in 2014, the same year I began my career in veterinary medicine. I started as a veterinary technician and worked my way up to practice manager—a role I love because it lets me support both pets and the amazing team that cares for them. In 2023, my husband and I relocated to Florida, where I joined Animal Wellness Center. At home, we share our lives with a wonderful menagerie: a Great Dane named Tank, a Sphynx cat named Villain, a Ball Python named FLB, a Bearded Dragon named Morris, and two Crested Geckos named Grandma and Toad. My hobbies include collecting plants and spending time with our unique animal family!
Megan Fennig
Receptionist
I grew up on a farm in Ohio and moved to Florida in 2016. I’ve been working as a veterinary tech and CSR for 6 years, and I love helping animals. At home, I have a German Shepherd named Odin, 4 cats, and 5 chickens that keep me busy. When I’m not working, you can usually find me riding horses, enjoying the outdoors, or snapping photos of everything around me.
