Dr. Stephen Shores
(Owner / Veterinarian)
Dr. Stephen Shores graduated from Texas A & M University in 1964 with honors being in the top 10% of his class.  Dr. Shores is the owner of Shores Animal Hospital and has been practicing in Gainesville since 1974 being very proud of all that has been accomplished during that time.  Dr. Shores has served as Past-President of Alachua County Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association.  He is still very active in the American Veterinary Medical Association and also serves on the legislative committee.  He lives with his wife, Pat, and has five children, three grandsons, a granddaughter, two dogs and a cat.

Dr. Brenda Ortiz
(DVM)
Dr. Brenda Ortiz graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.  She is originally from Puerto Rico.  Dr. Ortiz is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Alachua County Veterinary Medical Association and has special interest in dermatology.  Dr. Ortiz is married to Oscar Hernandez and has one daughter and one son.  They share their home with 2 dogs and a cat.

Dr. Joseph Stirn
(DVM)
Dr. Joseph Stirn received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2002.  Dr. Stirn is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and the Alachua County Veterinary Medical Association.  He practiced for one year in Toronto, Ontario before moving to Gainesville in 2003.  His wife Dr. Clare Ryan is board certified in Large Animal Internal Medicine and is currently pursuing a PHD in equine immunology at the University of Florida.  They share their home with their dog, Arthur.

Karen
(Practice Manager)
Karen is our hospital manager.  She has been a faithful employee of Dr. Shores for the last 22 years.  She has many years experience with animal care from the front office to technician experience throughout the hospital.  If you have a question she can certainly get you an answer.   She has previously owned a kennel, where many of her canines were show dogs and did quite well might I add.  Karen also has previously raised and cared for many types of avian friends as well.  Her most current endeavor would be the raising and showing of a Japanese fish commonly called “Koi”.    There is much knowledge for her to share whether it might be about a dog, cat, bird and even fish.   She currently shares her home with her husband, 1 dog, 1 cat and too many Koi to count.

Brandy
(Employee Supervisor)
Brandy is an employee supervisor here at Shores Animal Hospital.  She has been with us for the last 13 years.  With many years experience she has much knowledge to share.  She has been through much training over the years as an animal dietician.  Speak with her to help understand how diet as well as preventative medicine is in your pet’s best interest.  She also has a great deal of knowledge in the computer world, making our office run smoothly with all the modern technology.  She shares her home with her husband, 2 daughters, 4 dogs and 3 cats.

Stacey
(Head Veterinary Technician)
Stacey is an employee supervisor who has been with us at Shores Animal Hospital for the last 9 years.  With the many years as a technician she has much knowledge to offer our clients.  To add to her reputation sight hounds are her specialty.   She shares her home with her 4 dogs, 8 cats, and 2 birds.

Katie
(Veterinary Technician)
Katie is a technician here at Shores Animal Hospital.  She has been with us for the last 6 years.  Having worked in several areas of the hospital she is well known to many of our clients.  She shares her home with her husband, son, 2 dogs and a cat.

Toney
(Kennel Supervisor)
Toney is an employee supervisor here at Shores Animal Hospital.  He has been with is for the last 4 years.  Assisting in surgery and caring for our hospitalized patients are just a few tasks that he tends to here daily.  He currently has no pets, but does spend most of his waking hours caring for yours.

Debi
(Receptionist)
Debi is a receptionist here at Shores Animal Hospital.  She has many years of experience in the animal field and is a great asset to have in our facility.  She shares her home with her husband, 7 Australian Shepherd’s, and 3 cats.

Sheri
(Receptionist)
Sheri is a receptionist here at Shores Animal Hospital.  She has been with us for the last 6 years.  She shares her home with her son and dog “Daphne”.

Connie
(Receptionist)
Connie is a receptionist here at Shores Animal Hospital.  She has been with us for the last 7 years.  Connie has been in the animal care industry for many years in not only small animal, but large animal as well.  She shares her home with her husband, 3 dogs, 6 cats and many other animals on her family farm including but not limited to horses and cows.