Milton Animal HospitalMeet the Team

Dr. Loper is the proud new owner and Medical Director of Milton Animal Hospital. He attended the Univeristy of Illinois, in Urbana Champaign. There he recieved a Bachelor's degree in animal science with a focus on Veterinary Medicine. After undergrad, he worked at a local veterinary clinic as a Veterinary Assistant before being accepted to the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation he spent the better part of a decade practicing in central Florida at a busy 14 doctor referral practice. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, exotic animal medicine, and preventative care. 

In his spare time, Dr. Loper enjoys exploring the great outdoors; some of his hobbies include fishing, kayaking, and hiking. He has always had a special interest in exotic animals such as reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets and, of course, he loves working with cats and dogs.

He currently only has one furry family member, a beautiful gray tabby cat named Belle, or Bella Bear. He also maintains multiple fish tanks and an extensive reptile collection, which consists of mostly rescue animals.

 

Dr. Mandy Mills graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Prior to veterinary school, she attended the University of Iowa and recieved a Bachelor's degree in biology with a focus on pre-veterinary medicine. After graduation, she practiced small animal medicine in Omaha,NE and later in Solon, IA. She has a special interest in small animal medicine, dermatology, and preventitive care. She places a strong focus on building lasting relationships with her clients.

In her spare time, Dr. Mills enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and spending time outdoors. Her main hobby includes catering to every need of Dasher, her miniature Australian Sheperd. 

Dr. Jordan Dunn graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Before attending veterinary school she graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.

Upon obtaining her DVM, she completed a 1 year equine specialty internship in Fort Wayne, IN. She then moved to Washington state where she further immersed herself into small animal medicine for the next 4 years, before moving here to Florida with her husband. Dr. Dunn has a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and preventative care. She is excited to meet new clients and furry patients alike here in Florida!

In her free time, Dr. Dunn enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris; fishing, horse riding, traveling, and exploring! Their little family consists of their two dogs Juniper and Olive, as well as their cat Mahi.

Lynn is owned by quite the "fur family" consisting of her five dogs: Nikki the Yorkie, Gus the Lab, Brawny the Cattle dog, Chrissy the German Shepherd, & Kane the Dane. She also has two lovable felines, Sophie & Abigail. Lynn joined our Milton family in 2015 but has devoted her life to caring for animals from the start. She was the child who played veterinarian with her stuffed animals and followed her passion to volunteering during her teen years and eventually found her niche being a veterinary technician. She has a passion for client education and the care of your best friends and companions. Lynn was an Army brat and has lived a little bit of everywhere across the country, but she has finally settled into Milton and enjoys spending her free time with her son & daughter. Fun Fact! Despite loving sunny Florida, Lynn also enjoyed living in Alaska as a teenager and working with Dr. Dee from the Animal House featured on Animal Planet.

Beth joined the Milton Animal Hospital team in November 2022. She grew up on a rural cattle farm in North Alabama where she found her love for animals. Her veterinary career started in a mixed animal practice where she focused on large animal medicine as a certified veterinary assistant. She now calls Milton her home and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors. Beth is the proud owner of two huskies Taz and Dexter, along with her chihuahua Frookie, and two cats Beastie and Raisen Breads. 

This is Jodie, one of our amazing client service representatives, many of you have most likely met her! She is just great with our clients and patients! Even though her home base is up front, she doesn’t bat an eyelash to come back and lend our techs a hand when needed! She always does everything she can to help get our patients in to see us when they need us! She adores her 3 kitty’s (pictured on her desktop) Slaya, Maumau, and Meowbert! She also loves going thrifting almost as much as she loves a good crisp coke cola! She will be starting back to college soon and she is super excited! You can say we love her!

Brittany has been working in the veterinary field since 2015. Although she currently lives in Pensacola, she grew up in the Pace and Milton area. She loves spending time with her partner and her children. In her free time, you can find Brittany outdoors, at the beach, grilling, and spending time with her fur babies! She has 2 dogs (Athena and Ace), 1 cat (Hiya), 2 leopard geckos (Mushu and Louie), and a yellow ball python (Banana). She has been a wonderful addition to our CSR team up front!

Marlana is a Colorado Native who moved to Florida for the blue water and white sandy beaches! She achieved her AAS through PIMA Medical Institute. Her passions in Veterinary medicine include: anesthesia/analgesia and providing quality care for her patients. When Marlana is not working you can find her camping or out at the beach.

Lisa moved to Pensacola from Texas in 2017. She earned an Associate’s degree from Pensacola State College, and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2024. Lisa loves animals of all shapes and sizes! She has five pets at home, which include Charlie the Ball python, Ragnar the bearded dragon, Lucky the bunny rabbit, and two dogs-- Oaklee and Mia. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending beach days with family and volunteering at the local animal shelter. Lisa is passionate about learning new things and hopes to make a positive impact on people’s lives by helping them keep their pets happy and healthy.

Katrina joined our team in February 2013. She is from Payson, AZ. and joined the Navy right after high school. After spending 10 years in the Navy, Katrina and her family now call the Milton area home. Katrina is married to her wounderful husband and they have an amazing son and a beautiful little girl. They have 4 dogs: Lebeau a catahula mix, Cayenne a choclate lab, Ozzy a pit mix, and Easa a German Shorthaired pointer. Katrina and her family love being in the woods camping. She is an amazing baker and enjoys making eveyone a special treat on their birthday. You will find her and her family cheering on the New Orleans Saints every season. Katrina is our Certified Veterinary Technician. Katrinas biggest accomplishments are being a mom, getting her Vet Tech Certification, and being in the Navy. If you ask her where she will be in 10 years, she will tell you traveling with her husband. 

Sarah Jo joined our team in March of 2020. She has been working with animals since 2016 as a Veterinary assistant in Pensacola. Sarah tried other fields and options but found that her true passion was in the Veterinary industry. She hopes to eventually attend school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Sarah is a Mississippi girl at heart but doesn't plan on trading her Florida roots anytime soon. She enjoys long Jeep rides down the beach or on the backroads in Blackwater. In her off time, you will find her spending her days with Lane, her Fiance, their son, Kayson and their Staffy pup, Mako. 

This is Talor. She joined the Milton Hospital Team back in November of 2021. She was born and raised in Florida. She started out as a kennel technician and is currently a fantastic Veterinary Assistant. She is in school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Talor enjoys spending time with her fur babies: Riley, Harley, and Ashes. Talor enjoys going to the beach, walking with her furry family members, and watching sunset.