Dr. Drilingas, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Drilingas is an Associate Veterinarian at Shores Animal Hospital, originally from a rural area outside of St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up actively participating in youth organizations like the Boy Scouts, 4-H, martial arts, and church groups, which fostered his early passion for animals. Dr. Drilingas earned his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Southeast Missouri State University before attending the University of Missouri, where he completed his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2019. From a young age, he knew he wanted to work with animals. His favorite childhood activities included visits to the zoo and exploring the outdoors in search of animals. Now, as a veterinarian, his favorite part of the job is helping animals recover and live happy, healthy lives, which brings him immense satisfaction.
Outside of work, Dr. Drilingas enjoys gardening, building projects, and video gaming. He and his fiancé care for a variety of animals, including lizards, a hedgehog, chickens, fish, a turtle, a tortoise, two dogs, and two cats, many of which were rescues. His lifelong passion for animal care is reflected in both his professional and personal life.
Dr. Predki, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Predki is an Associate Veterinarian at Shores Animal Hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Findlay and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she fell in love with St. Augustine during a clinical experience and knew it was where she wanted to establish her career.
Dr. Predki’s passion for veterinary medicine began with her natural curiosity about animals and a desire to help people. She has been in the field since 2016 and is driven by the joy of working with animals, from wagging tails to comforting purrs. Her professional interests include cardiology, kidney disease, nutrition, and soft tissue surgery, where she finds fulfillment in improving pets’ health and the lives of their families.
Outside of work, Dr. Predki enjoys spending time with her close-knit family and pursues hobbies like baking, reading, playing the violin, and walking on the beach. She is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and credits her time as a college resident assistant for shaping her leadership and compassion.
Mel, Practice Manager
Brittney, Veterinary Nurse
Brittney was born in St. Augustine, Fl but raised about an hour away in Pomona Park, FL. Brittney has always loved taking care of animals, she spent every summer growing up at her grandparent’s ranch helping out and has always had animals at home. Brittney has worked in customer service for 8 years and loves helping people. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her son and family.
Colleen, Client Service Representative
Colleen is a dedicated Client Service Representative at Shores Animal Hospital. Originally from Vermont, Colleen spent her early career working in the healthcare field. In March 2023, she relocated to Florida, drawn by the opportunity to combine her professional skills with her passion for animals.
Colleen has always loved working with animals and is an avid pet lover herself, with two dogs and two cats at home. Her favorite aspect of her job is making a difference in pets’ lives and helping their owners take care of them. This fulfillment reassures her that she is in the right profession.
Outside of work, Colleen enjoys going to the beach and relaxing in the sun. She also loves taking walks with her two dogs, making the most of the beautiful Florida weather. Colleen is excited to continue her journey at Shores Animal Hospital, contributing to the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of their owners.
Crystal, Pet Groomer
Crystal joined our team in 2019 starting at Murabella Animal Hospital and then transferring with the opening at Shores Animal Hospital in her new grooming suite . She has been in the grooming industry since 1997. Starting out working as a bather and going to grooming academy in 2010. She continues her education every year taking seminars on techniques and styles. Crystal is a member of National Dog Groomers of America as well as an AKC S.A.F.E. Groomer and Opawz Certified Creative Groomer Crystal is an all breed, tall to small, and cats too! She has also groomed exotics like ferrets, rabbits, skunks, goats, chickens, and hedgehogs!
During her time off she enjoys spending time with her family, including her two daughters ages 22 and 10. She also has a small zoo at home including 3 dogs, a cat, fish, lizards, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and lots of birds. If you ask her how many pets she has, she’ll tell you “I stopped counting.”. She often takes her arachnids and reptiles to schools to educate the kids. As well as take her birds, dogs and cat out for nature hikes through our local beautiful parks and walks in downtown Old St. Augustine.
Susie, Pet Groomer
Susie Rogers, a dedicated Pet Groomer at Shores Animal Hospital, brings her passion for animals and extensive experience to her role. Originally from Northern Virginia, Susie made the move to her current town in February 2019, seeking a new adventure and opportunity.
Susie’s journey into the veterinary industry was driven by her deep love for dogs. She has always felt a strong connection to these furry companions and finds genuine joy in working with them. Whether she’s grooming them to look their best or simply spending time with them, Susie’s love for animals shines through in everything she does.
Outside of work, Susie enjoys a fulfilling life with her husband, Sean, whom she married in 2021, and their Irish twins, Rio and Stone. Together, they share a love for animals and are proud owners of three German Shepherds. In her free time, Susie cherishes moments with her family, stays active with workouts, and enjoys relaxing at the beach. Her dedication to her family and her passion for animals make Susie an invaluable member of the Shores Animal Hospital team.
