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.
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 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 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!
Rafa comes to us from Brazil by way of Panama. In both countries, she worked as a veterinarian with a specialty in phlebotomy. She's currently working on becoming a licensed veterinarian here. We strongly believe that she has never seen a pet with which she didn't immediately fall in love. Her love for animals is present in everything she does!
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Monday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday:
Closed