Dr. Lisa Griffiths Ezell Dr. Ezell is a Winter Haven native, and she first discovered veterinary medicine when she was a child in Winter Haven. Her mentor was Dr. Robert Adey, the founder of Cypress Animal Hospital. She joined our team in 2004 after graduating from UF, and she purchased the hospital in 2012. Her passion is strengthening the human animal bond with veterinary medicine. Her human family consists of her husband and twin daughters, and her pet family is Caiden and Riley, Boston Terriers, and Eve, a rescued cat.
Kim - Practice Manager Kim has been with Cypress Animal Hospital for several years. She started as a veterinary assistant years ago, but she found her true calling as our Practice Manager. She is better known as the "Kitty Whisperer" in our hospital because she excels in taming the little ones that are not so eager to see the doctor. She can be found throughout our hospital assisting everyone. Along with her husband, she shares her home with Buddy, a rescued Chihuahua that stole his daddy's heart, multiple rescued house cats, and 2 horses.
Kacie - Head Receptionist Kacie has been with Cypress Animal Hospital for 16 years. She got her start at our hospital as a veterinary assistant, but she discovered her true passion was bonding with our clients. She enjoys her daily interactions with clients in our hospital and on the phone as our head receptionist. On occassion, she can be found assisting with treatments, surgery, and exam rooms. She has a daughter at home that keeps her on her toes, a rescued pug, Diesel, and two cats, Mama Cat and Boosie.
Ryann Mitchell - Technician Ryann came to us with a background in Veterinary Emergency Medicine. She is talented in all areas of veterinary medicine, but she has a special interest in veterinary dentistry. Ryann left us for a short time, taking on the very important job of motherhood. We are very happy that she decided to return to our "family". She has a beautiful daughter, Amelia, loving husband David, and a step-son Matt. She has two lovely purr-children, Dinah and Mickey.
Hobbs Hobbs and his brother Calvin were abandoned at our front door when they were kittens. Hobbs is a very special kitty. He is our very own "professional greeter", and he loves to supervise check in and check out at reception. He is quite the prankster, and nothing pleases him more than to hear Callie Mae scream. He likes to hide and ambush her, but she gives it right back with a good "left hook". One of his main hobbies is lizard watching with Bogey at the front window or exit door. He also likes his daily sun baths at our front windows.
Miss Daisy (May 2005 - January 2024) Miss Daisy came to us because her owner had to enter an assisted living facility and was unable to take her along as planned. She loves to take her daily naps in a basket on our front lobby shelves. She often startles new clients when she pops her head up. She will make time in her busy day of napping to leave her basket and greet clients. She makes them feel welcome and loved! We had to say good bye to Miss Daisy 1/22/2024 due to her progressed renal failure. She is dearly missed.
Amy Amy came to live with us when her owners could no longer take care of her medical needs. As seen in her picture, her favorite place to hang out is in the treatment area on top of the cabinets observing all that goes on, or should I say, supervising. She is not the fondest of Hobbs' schoolboy pranks and will give him a smack if he needs one. She does enjoy greeting clients and getting attention.
Callie Mae (September 2007 - December 2020) Callie Mae came to live with us because her elderly owner passed away. She quickly assumed the role of "PRINCESS" and ruled over her subjects. She could be found napping in many spots around the clinic. She loved to supervise Kacie at reception and Kim in her office. She was beautiful, and boy did she know it. We had to say good bye to her 12/26/2020 due to cancer. She will be dearly missed.