Veterinary Technicians

Melanie McLeroy works as both a veterinary technician and receptionist at the Cat Hospital of Orlando. A staff member since 2003, Melanie has more than 14 years experience working in the animal care field. She shares her home with two dogs, Cody and Sadie.

Veterinary technician Tanya Reep has been part of the Cat Hospital of Orlando staff since 1999. Working with animals is one of Tanya's many passions and she finds working with the cats and clients at the hospital to be an invaluable learning experience. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening and biking and shares her home with her cat, Akema.

Veterinary technician Roy Maldonado has helped care for cats at the Cat Hospital of Orlando since 2004. He enjoys learning new things about animal care and is proud of the high-quality medicine offered at the hospital. Outside of work, Roy enjoys playing tennis, camping and spending time with friends. He shares his home with Willie, a green-checked Conure.

Kristi Pippin has worked as a veterinary assistant at the Cat Hospital of Orlando since May 2008. She is currently studying veterinary medicine in college and Kristi loves working the friendly staff at the hospital. When she's not at the hospital, Kristi enjoys video gaming, cooking and relaxing at home with her cats, Holly and Squiggles.

A veterinary assistant at the Cat Hospital of Orlando since 2007, Jennifer Chuderewicz also works as an aquarist at Sea World. Working at the hospital has been a wonderful learning experience for Jennifer, and she is proud to be part of the hospital staff. Jennifer's animal companions include three red-eared sliders, a yellow-belly slider, a gold fish and a new kitten. Outside of the hospital, Jennifer enjoys taking care of aquariums and wildlife rehabilitation, as well as camping, fishing and hiking.