Welcome to
Pet Paradise
Jacksonville Airport

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Dr. Joyce Dinnetz was born and raised in the Midwest. She graduated in 2007 from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and from Kansas State University with a Master of science degree in Animal Science in 2009. After working in research for a short time she graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary medicine in 2014. Her hobbies include international travel, cooking, gardening, and long-distance running. Her favorite thing about being a veterinarian is helping pets live longer, healthier lives through quality nutrition and preventative medicine; especially dental care! She lives in Jacksonville with her daughter, husband, and four spoiled dogs (a rat terrier, a beagle, a chihuahua, and a coonhound mix). 

Patricia, who goes by Abigail, discovered her passion for animals at a young age when she got her first dog for Christmas in 2nd grade and trained her in agility with the local 4-H Club. In 8th grade, she was able to volunteer at a local grooming shop by helping around the facility and sweeping the floors. As soon as she turned 15, she applied at small veterinary office as the kennel associate and worked there through her high school graduation. After high school, she was offered a technician position at the veterinary office where she stayed for 12 years. Abigail is excited to be a part of the Pet Paradise family with her new position as an assistant manager. She looks forward to being able to apply and share all she has learned through the years to ensure all the animals are safe, clean and having fun! In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and baking. She is the mother of a three-legged senior pug named Midnight and three sweet kids, two sons and one daughter.

Daphne has always had animals in her life, and she knew that she would want to work with animals in the long run. She has worked with Pet Paradise since 2016 and Jacksonville Airport is her 4th location she has worked at. She enjoys making sure that all of our babies here at JIA are safe, clean and having the best fun! She is working on getting her fire fighting certificate so she can work with animals in the fire department. She loves to go on hikes, fishing and spending time with her 5 dogs, 3 cats, her wonderful fiance and their furry hamster!