Sebring Animal Hospital owes much of it’s success to the compassionate and professional team that helps keep the hospital running day in and day out. From our Veterinarians to our Receptionists, we all love animals and want to do our absolute best to help your furry family member when they need it. Take a few moments and learn about our amazing staff!

Wm. Lawrence Jernigan, DVM
Owner / Veterinarian
Years in Practice: 38
Education: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1982.
Dr. Larry Jernigan is a 5th generation Floridian and native of Sebring, Florida. He attended the University of Florida as a Plant Science major, was accepted into the University of Florida College of Veterinary medicine in 1978 and graduated in June 1982 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jernigan is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He grew up working with his father in the practice since 1963, has worked at Sebring Animal Hospital as a veterinarian since 1982 and has been the owner since 1996. He is also a third generation member of the Rotary Club of Sebring (Noon club), as well as an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Sebring.

Erin M. Hinds, DVM
Veterinarian
Years in Practice: 8
Education: BS, Warner Southern College, 2008; Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012.
Dr. Erin Hinds grew up in Sebring and worked at Sebring Animal Hospital while attending Sebring High School. She graduated from Warner Southern College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Upon graduation, she attended the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hinds graduated in 2012 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She is also a member of the FVMA and the AVMA. Upon graduation, she and her husband, Jacob, returned to the Sebring area and she came back on staff at Sebring Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian. Her husband, Jacob, is also a veterinarian and is on staff at Citrus Animal Clinic in Lake Placid. They are both active in their church, enjoy spending time with each other, their son Charles, and their pets.

Leah C. Altvater, DVM
Veterinarian
Years in Practice: 35
Education: BS, Animal Science, University of Florida, 1981; Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1985.

Allen C. Altvater
Veterinary Practice Manager
Education: AS Veterinary Technology, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1981; BA, Warner Southern College, 1996.

Karen Catarelli
Office Manager

Barbara J. Baker
Receptionist

Amanda Rotroff
Receptionist

Wendy Spain
Receptionist

Courtney Gillilan
Certified Veterinary Assistant

Missie Gillilan
Certified Veterinary Assistant

Angie Catarelli
Veterinary Assistant

Sarah Roberts
Veterinary Assistant

Ann Durbano
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Tiffany Tolentino
Veterinary Assistant / HR

Samantha “Sam” Lizotte
Veterinary Assistant

Giselle Garcia
Animal Care / Veterinary Assistant

Brad Pryce
Animal Care / Veterinary Assistant

Mark Reyes
Animal Care / Veterinary Assistant

Lexi Siegle
Animal Care

Nicole Dambeck
Animal Care / Veterinary Assistant

Kathy Sanders
Animal Care / Veterinary Assistant

Makenzi Durbano
Animal Care

Jacob Durbano
Animal Care

Rebecca Spain
Animal Care