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.
Brie, Veterinary Nurse
Brie began her career at Shores in early 2023, but her passion for animal care has been a lifelong pursuit. During her middle and high school years, she spent her free time volunteering for rescues by fostering and rehoming dogs in need. Over the years, she has also cared for a variety of unique animals, including guinea pigs, snakes, leopard geckos, and rabbits. Currently, Brie and her boyfriend, Kolben, share their home with two cats: Meezu, a mischievous three-year-old orange tabby, and Baby Ruth, a sweet calico under a year old. They also have a collection of guppy fish—all of which are thoroughly spoiled.
Brie grew up with her grandparents in Blue Springs State Park, where her grandfather served as the park manager. This unique upbringing gave her the opportunity to explore and fall in love with nature. Her grandfather’s connection to National and state parks led them on countless travels across the country, fostering her deep appreciation for the diverse and beautiful wildlife found in these special places.
A creative spirit, Brie spends much of her free time making art, both on paper and digitally. Her favorite subjects include wild fantasy creatures, dragons, and dinosaurs. Recently, she has taken up early morning walks around her neighborhood, where she enjoys spotting all sorts of wildlife starting their day.
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.
Emily, Client Service Representative
Emily has been a CSR at Shores Animal Hospital since Aug of 2024. She has been a proud resident of St Augustine for most of her life, and her love of animals and people is deeply rooted in the community she calls home.
As a dedicated CSR, she brings compassion, empathy and kindness to every interaction with clients and their furry companions.
In addition to her work at the hospital Emily is taking college courses majoring in business. She has maintained a spot on the Dean’s list for her hard work and academic achievements. Outside of school and her profession, Emily enjoys drawing and finding inspiration through music. Her passion for helping others, whether human or animal, drives her in everything she does.
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.
