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Scott Medlin, DVM

Dr. Medlin grew up in the Midwest, first earning his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Iowa in 2003. He then earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Wisconsin in 2009. During his off-hours from his studies he spent his time volunteering for wildlife organizations such as the Macbride Raptor Project and the Four Lakes Wildlife Center. While in his clinical year of vet school, Dr. Medlin was fortunate to be able to spend several months gaining experience at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the pathology department of the Milwaukee County zoo.

After graduation, Dr. Medlin followed his passion for exotic pets into a one-year internship in exotic animal medicine with Dr. Scott Stahl in the Washington D.C. area. Following his internship, Dr. Medlin chose to pursue additional advanced training in exotic animal medicine with Dr. Stahl and so completed an ABVP residency in Avian Medicine and Surgery. During this time, Dr. Medlin lectured for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Avian Veterinarians on various topics in exotic animal medicine, as well as for local exotic pet rescue groups, and 4-H groups.

After completing his residency, Dr. Medlin has continued to pursue exotic animal medicine at other clinics, most recently at the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine in Seattle. Recently, however, he decided that it was time to settle down and open his own practice here in sunny Southwestern Florida with his wife, Claudia. He founded Medlin Exotic Animal Medical Services in February of 2014 with the goal of providing exotic animal pet owners with access to exceptional medicine when and where they need it. Dr. Medlin still enjoys helping out at local wildlife organizations, humane societies, and exotic pet rescue groups when time permits. He currently serves on the board of Bird Gardens of Naples, a parrot rescue and sanctuary in Naples, Fl.

Dr. Medlin and his wife share their home with one dog, four cats, a uromastyx lizard, and a curly hair tarantula.

Rachel Anderson, DVM

Dr. Anderson originates from Kansas City, home of the Chiefs! Dr. Anderson double majored in Animal Science and Philosophy at the University of Missouri and continued on to veterinary school at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, Dr. Anderson served as vice president of the Zoo Exotics and Wildlife club, president of the Shelter Medicine club, and vice president of the Small Ruminants and Camelids club.

Additionally, she was selected to participate in externships at the Dickerson Park Zoo in Missouri, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado and the Oakland Zoo in California as well as several private practices that emphasized exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Anderson strives to provide excellent treatment to exotic animal pets. She is especially passionate about helping with shelters and rescues, particularly Lee County Domestic Animal Services.

In her spare time, Dr. Anderson enjoys playing tennis, hosting game night, teaching zumba, spending time at the beach and belting out karaoke. She is kept on her toes by her fiance Cooper and her two fur creatures at home: Mekko (a husky mix,) and Scotch (a lab mix.)

Carla, Reception Manager

Carla was born in Grecia, Costa Rica but was raised in South Florida. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in May 2019 with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is planning to pursue her Master’s degree in the near future and someday become a mental health counselor. She spent most of her teenage years traveling to Central and South America with her family. Throughout these years of traveling, she witnessed the beauty of the wildlife and has been an animal lover ever since. She is currently a mom to two Manx cats, one Californian rabbit and one Congo African Grey.

Kate, Technicians Assistant

Kate was born and raised in Massachusetts and went to the University of New Hampshire where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science: pre-veterinary, and a minor in writing. After college, Kate accepted an internship at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Von Arx Wildlife hospital in Naples, FL and decided to stay in Florida. After working with wildlife, she worked for over a year at a vet clinic for cats and dogs, and is now excited about working with and expanding her knowledge on exotic species. Kate’s dream is to someday be a veterinarian or veterinarian‘s assistant for zoo animals.

Jocelyn, Technicians Assistant

Jocelyn was born in Virginia and was raised in Florida. She started her career in veterinary medicine as a receptionist at a local general practice clinic and is now pursuing her veterinary technicians certification through Penn Foster. She shares a home with 2 dogs and 2 bearded dragons. Her hobbies include going to the beach, long walks with her dogs and binge watching crime documentaries or Greys Anatomy. She hopes to become an expert in exotic animal medicine .

Selina, Receptionist

Selina was born and raised here in Lee county. She always had a love for animals since the day she was born. Selina graduated from South Fort Myers high school and was in the vet program there. She is now a student at Florida Southern Western majoring in pre-vet. She hopes to become an Exotic Animal doctor someday

Mandy, Receptionist

Mandy was born and raised right here in Fort Myers, Florida. She graduated from Gateway Charter High School in 2018 and recently graduated from the Veterinary Assisting program at ATA College. She started at Medlin Exotics as a student extern but decided to stay with the team as a receptionist. Mandy also volunteers for CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) and Adam’s Animal Encounters. She is a pet parent to Peaches the Australian Shepherd, Apollo the Ausky, and Gilbert the bearded dragon. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, concertgoing, reading, playing video games, and taking photos.

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