Dr. Heather J Linen, DVM recently joined Pet Paradise as the Regional Veterinary Director of the Carolinas.  She earned her doctoral degree from Cornell University in 2004 and has over 15 years experience in both private and not-for-profit practices in Central Florida and Northern Virginia.  Her special interests include preventative medicine, dentistry, and behavior.  She is excited for the opportunity that Pet Paradise affords to combine veterinary medical care with the physical and mental stimulation the resorts provide to address the comprehensive health of her patients. 

In her spare time, Dr. Linen enjoys playing piano, reading, spending time with her husband outdoors, and cheering on her son’s Little League team.  They currently have one sweet, and goofy, rescue dog named Kodi.

Dr. Carla Rodrigues graduated from Montclair State University in her home state of NJ with a Bachelor of Science degree focused in the field of Biology with a minor in English Literature. She graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University's School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013, in St. Kitts, West Indies. Working as a dedicated assistant for 8 years prior to attending veterinary school brings a great deal of depth to Dr. Rodrigues' appreciation of the human-animal bond. In addition to the studies in St. Kitts, Dr. Rodrigues has pursued veterinary medical studies at the University of Minnesota, Manhattan, Switzerland, Lake Tahoe, Vancouver, and South Africa. Dr. Rodrigues believes in expanding her capability in practice as much as she can, allowing her to offer her patients more options when possible, especially when it comes to seniors, comfort, and quality of life. Dr. Rodrigues earned her specialization as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee in 2015, along with her certification in Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in 2017.

Dr. Brandon Bassett received his veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2015. At OSU, he was the recipient of the Gentle Doctor Award, voted on by his veterinary school peers. Raised in Oklahoma, he has also lived and worked in Virginia, where he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Biology at George Mason University; Brazil, where he served a church mission for two years; and central Florida, where he has practiced as a veterinarian. Dr. Bassett and his wife, Megan, have their hands full with three kids, and two wonderful pets! One goofy and fun Golden Retriever named Oakley, and a three-legged black cat, Boca. A priority in his work with animals is strengthening the human-animal bond. He has a great passion for educating pet owners on how to best care for their furry family members. He is also professionally interested in diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, and client communication. His hobbies are time with family, especially at Florida beaches, disc golf, and ultimate frisbee!

Dr. Parker is from upstate NY where she earned her BS and DVM degrees at Cornell University. After graduation she worked at a large 24 hour practice outside of Chicago before moving to FL to be closer to her family. Outside of work she enjoys time with her dogs (Lynah, an older Lab mix, and Jarrah, a younger Border Collie) and family, playing tennis, and traveling.

Dr. Raymond Fay III was born into a military family and has lived in many states and Europe. His interest in pets came from the many visits to his grandfather’s farm in Alabama, where he was exposed to both domestic and wild animals on the farm.  

After graduating with a degree in Biology, Dr. Fay furthered his master’s studies in Wildlife and Behavioral biology.  He worked with the National Wildlife Federation in Cape May Point New Jersey, counting and banding migratory Birds of Prey. Dr. Fay helped establish the Carolina Raptor Center working with birds of prey in Charlotte.  After his wildlife adventures, Dr. Fay received his DVM from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

He began his veterinary career in a mixed animal practice in the Greenville, SC area.  Due to his experience with wildlife he was selected to be the veterinarian at the Greenville Zoo for 13 years and operated a small and exotic animal hospital at the same time. Dr. Fay continues to see exotics and is a consulting veterinarian for several private zoos and primate associations.  

Dr. Fay has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and attended special and advanced training in this field.

In his spare time, he enjoys friends and family. A master brewer and one-time Brewery owner, he enjoys beer and wine tastings and pairing with food.  Dr. Fay can also be seen doing photography, cycling, sailing, or spending time with his two dogs and cats, Naga, a Husky, Koda,  a Malamute Cross,  LJ a Rag Doll and Fume, a Maine Coon Cross.

Dr. Maria Camila Pulido is originally from Colombia and she moved to the United States at age 7.  From a very young age she developed a passion for taking care of animals as she would see her dad, a veterinarian, treat and diagnose them.

This led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Florida and eventually graduate from the University of Melbourne in Australia with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2017. During her time in college and vet school, Dr. Pulido worked as a veterinary technician, volunteered at the UF Small Animal Hospital and traveled overseas to Belize and Thailand to work with elephants. 

Upon graduation, she moved back to the states to be closer to her family and practiced in a small animal clinic in Orlando. Dr. Pulido has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and internal medicine. Currently, she is Fear Free Certified, which allows her to provide a stress-free environment for both her patients and owners.

In her free time, she enjoys cycling, traveling, and is a food enthusiast. Along with spending time with her family, friends, and her French Bulldog  “Coco.”

Dr. Bledsoe is native of Jacksonville and attended the University of North Florida before she attended Ross University for her DVM degree. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and hiking.  She is a proud pet parent to Jax (lab mix), Brinley (doberman), Ottley (maincoon mix), Rawlins (rescue bengal), and Saba (domestic short haired cat).

Dr. Bledsoe will be our part time DVM covering Sunday/Monday at Pet Paradise Bartram, and Tuesdays/every other Saturdays at Pet Paradise JIA.