Our Veterinarians

Lauren Bacon

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Lauren, originally from Missouri, holds a degree in animal science and has over 15 years of experience in the veterinary field. Her expertise spans from birds to small and large reptiles, among other creatures. Since moving to the Keys in 2014 with her husband and three cats, Lauren has embraced living in paradise. When she's not at work, she enjoys water activities and spending time at home with her beloved kitties.

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Dylan Farr

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Dylan has been a veterinary nurse since 2007, starting with small animals in general practice and transitioning to emergency medicine, where he became the Lead ER nurse at a busy mainland Florida practice. Since moving to the Keys in 2015, he has focused on exotic species, including alligators, parrots, wild birds, sea turtles, and even lions and tigers. At KAER, Dylan is known for surgical procedures and in our 24-hour emergency room. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and paddle boarding with his wife Jillian and their pup Ballyhoo.

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Libby Peterson

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Libby Peterson graduated with honors from Globe University in 2010 and was on the Dean's list with perfect attendance. She obtained her CVT in 2011 and has worked in general practice, internal medicine, ER, and neurology. Libby particularly enjoys anesthesia and patient care. She is excited to care for animals at Keys Animal ER. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her dog and cat and can usually be found swimming or gardening in her backyard.

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Aymara Marino

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Aymara was born in Cuba and migrated to the U.S. with her parents at the age of 4. She settled in Key West in 2017. Her long-term goal is to work for a rescue organization, such as the ASPCA, and eventually open a nonprofit rescue of her own to help animals in need. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being out on the water!

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Hannah Bass

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Hannah Bass originally hails from Michigan and relocated to the Florida Keys. She recently completed the Veterinary Assistant program at Key West Community College. She has two fur babies, Harper, a 2-year-old Basenji mix, and Gracie, a 6-year-old domestic shorthair cat. Hannah thoroughly enjoys working with the staff at Keys Animal ER at Cruz Animal Hospital.

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Andrea Fricke

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Andrea is a Florida Keys native, raised in Big Pine Key. She began working with Dr. Cruz at Cruz Animal Hospital in 2019. Andrea has a burning passion to work with big cats and has received her certification in Feline Behavior. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her two kitties, Archie and Azazel, and also works at No Name Pub.

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Madelyn Brooker​

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Madelyn is a college student studying Marine Biology at the Wilkes Honors College of FAU in Jupiter, FL. When she’s not in Jupiter, she is in the Florida Keys with her family, spending time scuba diving, kayaking, and snorkeling. Madelyn has experience working with dogs and cats in shelters, as well as with exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles as a zookeeper in Dubai, UAE, where she lived for five years. Her favorite animal is her beloved dog, Penny.

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Karla Corral​

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Karla Corral has been a valued member of our team since July 2023. She resides in Key West with her wife, Harmony, and together they care for a herd of cats. Karla is passionate about providing compassionate care to our clients and their beloved pets at Keys Animal ER.

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