Compassionate Pet Health Care

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Dr. Mark Roberts joined Pet Paradise in 2019 as the Sr Director of Veterinary Development and as the Regional Director of Central Florida. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1994 where he was awarded the American Animal Hospital Association Student of the Year as a Senior. He was also elected Class President and served as the primary liaison for Student/Faculty Relations. After graduating veterinary school he was awarded a highly coveted internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston. In his 26 years as a Veterinarian, Dr. Roberts has owned, co-owned and managed six hospitals and boarding facilities in four states. He brings extensive veterinary knowledge and management experience to continue the high quality of care provided by Pet Paradise.  Born in Indiana but raised in Kansas, Dr Roberts developed his passion for animal care at an early age. He was constantly bringing home sick or injured strays and on many occasions hand raised an abandoned nursery of raccoons or a passel or possums. In his free time he enjoys all outdoor sports, spending time with his wife Lindy and hanging out with his deaf dachshund, old Golden and rambunctious Pitty.

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.