Staff

Nick Mayer - Practice Manager

Nick is the Practice Manager here at Veterinary Neuro Services. He does whatever it takes to keep our clinic running like a well-oiled machine. He joined the team in June of 2004 as a client relations specialst, and became the Practice Manager in November of 2006. Nick loves all animals and is so glad to have the opportunity to help ones in need.

Nick has 3 cats Jiblet, Jenny and Jesse and a bearded dragon, Jak. Nick's pride and joy is his French Bulldog, Olivia. Olivia came to VNS in summer of 2004 with seizures. Her owners could no longer care for her, so she was surrendered to the clinic. Nick's attempt to resist Olivia's charms proved futile, and he ended up adopting her. Her seizures are now well controlled. If you're lucky enough to meet her at the clinic, Olivia will win your heart, too.

In August of 2010 Nick married Katie, who he met through the clinic. They fell in love after discovering their mutual love of french bulldogs. Nick and his beasts now live in Englewood with Katie and her dogs: Thurston, Aphasia, and Weasley.

  

Missy Bolema - CVT

Missy Bolema is a certified veterinary technician who has been working in the veterinary medical field for ten years. She received her A.S. in veterinary technology from SPC in 2001, and her certification shortly thereafter. Missy has worked in large animal, small animal, and avian and exotics practices. She joined the Veterinary Neuro Services team in December of 2006. Missy loves radiology and can usually be found locked in the back, running the MRI machine.

Missy was married in October 2006. She enjoys kayaking and is a world champion equestrian. She lives in Sarasota with her family and her herd of animals including 2 French bulldogs, 2 cats, a bearded dragon, and a step-daughter.

  

Denise Warner - CVT

Denise was born and raised on a farm in northwest Indiana (GO IRISH!). Taking care of the horses, dogs, cats, and other critters' boo-boos made her realize animal medicine was her love. She graduated from Purdue (GO BOILERS!!) and headed into general practice with a great interest in surgery. Gaining more anesthetic knowledge working for the Bayer Corporation, Denise moved to Florida and into specialty surgical practice. Here at VNS, Denise is our primary surgery technician, and loves honing her skills in the O.R.

Denise has 3 grown children: One in Indiana and two in Florida. She also has two granddaughters: One two-legged and the other four-legged. Denise lives in Venice and loves being so close to the beach.

   Denise Warner at Veterinary Neuro Services, LLC

Ken Blake - Veterinary Assitant

Kenneth Blake started working at Veterinary Neuro Services in July of 2009. Ken has worked in veterinary medicine for nearly 10 years, and has had the opportunity to work with veterinarians within all types of specialities. He is very excited to be working back in neurology.

Ken was born in Helena, Arkansas, and grew up around Memphis, Tennessee. Ken moved to Sarasota in 2007. Ken loves all animals, and is a sucker for toy breeds. His beautiful six year old daughter Jordan loves them, too! Ken's passion for helping animals has been a part of his life for a long time, and he is so glad to be able to do so as a member of the Veterinary Neuro Services family.

  

Lee Hill - Veterinary Assistant

Lee was born in the United Kingdom and moved to the U.S with his family in 2004. He traveled the southern states before settling in Sarasota. Raised in the urban environment of the U.K., Lee discovered his love of nature while living and traveling the U.S. This love of nature has become a passion that continues to grow. Lee has become dedicated to the study of wilderness and survival skills of the Native Americans, especially animal tracking and Native American philosophy.

Lee joined the VNS team in 2009 and is excited to work with people that genuinely have a love for animals and their well being. He plans to further his education in the environmental sciences so he can pursue his love for conservation and preservation as well as educate others on the importance of living in harmony with the earth and each other. Lee lives in Sarasota with his girlfriend Linda, and their dog Lady.

 

Laura Grant - Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Laura is our den mother, our responsible adult and certainly the reason for our communications flowing so smoothly. We are lucky to have her with us.

  

 

Dr. Julius No - Feline Executive

Julius seized control of day to day operations at Veterinary Neuro Services in June, 2004, after he tricked the VNS staff into springing him from the Humane Society of Sarasota County. His intentions became clear when, immediately following his arrival at the clinic Julius began pushing ceramic planters off the counter. He has ruled with an iron paw ever since. Joking aside, Julius is a very opinionated kitty, but can be such a sweetheart too.

Julius turned 5 in September, 2008. His hobbies and interests include sharpening his claws on Dr. Chauvet's chairs, watching birds from the window, licking patient records, drinking from the water cooler, watching lizards from the window, being a cranky-puss, sunning himself, catching paper balls, and watching birds eat lizards from the window.

 

Denise Warner at Veterinary Neuro Services, LLC