Meet Our Team

  • Dr. Christa Young, Founder
    Dr. Christa Young D.V.M.
    Founder of Bellalago Veterinary Hospital

    Dr. Christa Young graduated from Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and worked in emergency and general practice in Indiana until moving to the Kissimmee area in 2010. She cared for dogs, cats, small reptiles, and pocket pets. She established a high quality of care and set an excellent example of what it means to truly care for animals and serve the community.  Dr. Young passed unexpectedly in 2022.  Her legacy lives on in Bellalago Veterinary Hospital today, and we all strive to ensure all patients know her love.

  • Dr. Rebecca Wong
    Dr. Rebecca Wong D.V.M.
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Wong was born in Southern California. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2012 where she majored in Animal Sciences while working part time as a veterinary nurse and assistant. In 2018, Dr. Wong graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. Her interests include rodent and small companion mammal care, soft tissue surgery, and wildlife rehabilitation. While in school she spent a summer volunteering at Bifenxia Panda Base in Sichuan, China, and another summer traveling to Ecuador to provide free veterinary care to dogs, cats, cows, and sheep in underserved communities. Outside of work, Dr. Wong enjoys warm climates, experiencing interesting foods, and ensuring her rodents and cats get along peacefully. She loves all things video games, nerdy pop culture, and being a couch potato.

  • Dr. Juan Manuel Neria Lopez
    Dr. Juan Manuel Neria Lopez D.V.M.
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Juan Manuel Neria Lopez is originally from Mexico and graduated from The National Autonomous University of Mexico, College of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics.  Since graduating, he has dedicated his practice to small animal medicine with areas of interest in soft tissue surgery, radiology, and internal medicine.  Besides taking care of pets, Dr. Neria Lopez enjoys spending time with his family; his dog, Rufo; and his cat, Hilda; as well as, playing guitar and listening to music.

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    Dr. Gabriela Ramos Martinez D.V.M.
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Ramos Martinez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez with a degree in Animal Science before completing her Doctoral degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.  She has worked in various places around the nation including a dairy farm, The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center of New York City, and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.  She has developed her love of wellness and preventative care for companion animals, as well as, interests in general internal medicine, oncology, and helping animals in need.  Dr. Ramos Martinez is fully fluent in Spanish and English.  She enjoys good meals, exercise, travel, and spending time with family and friends – especially watching her significant other play professional basketball!

  • Jim Young, Office Manager
    Jim
    Office Manager

    Jim is co-founder and director of Bellalago Veterinary Hospital. He completed his Bachelor's from Wabash College and his Master's at Purdue University in Indiana before moving to Kissimmee with his wife, Dr. Young. Jim focuses on the office tasks of running the hospital including human resources, ordering, and maintaining the books.  He still sneaks out of his office to see puppies and kittens!

  • Melissa
    Melissa
    Practice Manager

    Melissa is an Louisiana State University graduate who has worked in the veterinary field in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland.  She is the proud mom of a Beagle and a Shih Tzu puppy - ask her about them and you may even get to see some pictures!  She handles the medical side of managing things which allows her lots of hands-on time with our patients!

  • Ashley
    Ashley
    Veterinary Technician

    Ashley has been with Bellalago Veterinary Hospital since we opened!  She started in the kennels and has worked her way up to technician.  She completed her degree at St. Petersburg College in veterinary technology.  Ashley is excited to help people and their beloved pets - always with a smile!  

  • Jeri
    Jeri
    Veterinary Technician

    Jeri joined the team after moving here from California.  She’s been working as a technician for nine years, but has also worked in a variety of other positions within the industry.  Outside of work she enjoys showing and raising poodles and serves as a vocal advocate for responsible breeding practices.  Her easy going, happy attitude makes her excellent at sharing her knowledge and expertise with others.  With Sandi, she handles much of the laboratory, treatment, and surgical equipment for the team.  

  • Kim
    Kim
    Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist

    Medical Team & Front Office Team Member

  • Saniya
    Saniya
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

  • Paola
    Paola
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

  • Alexis
    Alexis
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

  • jose
    Jose
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

  • katie
    Katie
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

  • Alex
    Alex
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

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  • Brianna
    Brianna
    Veterinary Nurse

    Medical Team Member

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  • Marta
    Marta
    Veterinary Receptionist

    Front Office Team Member

  • Thais
    Thais
    Veterinary Receptionist

    Front Office Team Member

  • jessica
    Jessica
    Veterinary Receptionist

    Front Office Team Member

  • Bailey
    Bailey
    Veterinary Receptionist

    Front Office Team Member

  • Danette
    Danette
    Veterinary Caretaker

    Veterinary Team Member

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