Practice Manager

Elissa is originally from New Jersey but moved to South Florida in 1999. A former student at FIU and a licensed esthetician, Elissa is happy to be back in the environment where she feels the most comfortable; working with animals and their owners. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, watching movies, reading, and genealogy. She has 4 kids and many animals including Shelby a 2-year old Pitbull Mix, Loki an 8-year-old Rottweiler, 3 cats, 2 ferrets, and a tortoise! Elissa likes working at Camelot Animal Hospital because the staff are friendly and she enjoys meeting new people and their pets.

Lead Veterinary Technician/Medical Coordinator

Noël was born Brooklyn, New York and moved to Florida in 2014. She studied biology and sociology at Long Island University and earned her Bachelor’s degree. She loves all animals, but has a particular fondness for turtles and tortoises especially Panzer and Thor who are Sulcata tortoises; and Olive, a Three Toed Box turtle. Noël recently added a mixed breed dog named Tilly and a Domestic short hair kitten named Finn to her family. In her spare time, Noël likes to listen to music, sing, and ride horses. Noël has had a passion for veterinary medicine since she was very young. She chose to pursue the nursing side of veterinary medicine and has discovered that this is her true calling. Noël has been working in this industry since 2001. She loves working for Camelot Animal Hospital because she works with a dedicated team of professionals who are always raising the bar with their knowledge and standard or care.

Ophthalmology Technician

Camila was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors in Zoology and is currently studying to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Her favorite animals are cows and Octopuses. Camila is the youngest of 4 siblings and she enjoys pilates, puzzles, and reading in her free time. Camila has chosen to work in veterinary medicine because she has had a passion for animals since childhood and because of the close connections and time she gets to spend with patients. She enjoys working at Camelot because of the staff's concern shown for animal care and the teaching atmosphere. She loves learning about animal eyes with Dr. Pellicane and is excited to be able to help all the animals that come in.

Veterinary Technician

Cindy was born and raised in Kansas City. She moved to South Florida in 2021 when her husband transferred here for work. Cindy was a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer for 25 years and changed careers to fulfill her dream of working with animals. She loves all animals but her favorites are dolphins and Dobermans. In her free time Cindy likes to travel, go to the beach or theme parks and watching football (Go Chiefs!). She has chosen to work in the field of veterinary medicine because she has loved animals her entire life and feels grateful to finally have the opportunity to work with them. Cindy loves working at Camelot because of the teamwork and passionate co-workers. At home Cindy has 2 dogs, an Australian Shepherd named Cooper and Oreo, a chihuahua. In February 2025 she lost her Doberman, Rosie - her heart dog. Cindy also has 2 cats at home named Luna and Two.

Veterinary Technician

Martina was born in Argentina and moved to South Florida when she was 5. She, her husband, and their two children all love animals, especially dogs. When Martina has the time, she helps to rescue, foster, and adopt dogs out. Her other hobbies include crafting, working on her car, and motorsports. Martina chose to work in the veterinary field because she has always loved helping animals. She was looking for a career change and landed here at Camelot Animal Hospital. Martina enjoys working with her amazing coworkers who teach her new things every day. “I love the atmosphere; everyone truly cares about the animals and the wonderful clients.” Martina has two dogs, Mika, a 9-year-old lab. mix., Halo, a 9-year-old Redtick Coonhound, and thirteen chickens.

Veterinary Technician

Samantha was born in The Bronx, NY but has been in South Florida for over 20 years. She has her bachelor's in nursing from West Coast University. Sam's favorite animals are cows, cats and rabbits. Her hobbies include learning, puzzles, video games, gardening and following her son's new interests. Samantha has chosen to work in the field of veterinary medicine because she has always had a strong urge to help her patients - animals and human alike. After working in veterinary medicine for over 10 years, she is working to obtain work in a human hospital as well. Sam has been with Camelot in various positions over her tenure here. She has enjoyed the interactions and relationships built with clients and patients and loves the team that has been built over the years here at Camelot. At home Sam has 2 Dachshunds - Teddy and Izzy, a cat named Gimpy and a rabbit named Bun.

Ophthalmology Receptionist

Monique was born and raised in Florida. She has worked with reptiles and Florida native species conservation. She is a frequent beach cleaner and loves people and animals equally. In her free time Monique enjoys learning about paleontology, fossil hunting and reading. She has chosen to work in veterinary medicine because she wants to be part of helping to heal animals and aid in preventative healthcare. Monique loves working at Camelot because she enjoys working alongside compassionate coworkers and those who love animals. Monique has a cat at home named F.F. short for Foo Fighters.

Receptionist

Michelle has lived most of her life in South Florida. She has a 14 year old son and a border collie named Bentley. In her free time Michelle enjoys taking her son to skateboarding contests and events, going to the beach, hanging out with friends and trying new foods. Michelle has worked in veterinary medicine for 15 years and while she doesn't have an interest in the hands-on work, she loves meeting all the different pets and owners that come in. She enjoys being the first face they see when they come into the hospital. Michelle loves that everyone at Camelot is like a big family and the staff all respects and helps each other. She enjoys the peaceful surroundings and atmosphere Camelot has to offer.

Receptionist

Jennifer is a native Floridian who grew up in North Miami Beach and currently resides in Pembroke Pines. She worked at FIU for 31 years in various capacities and recently retired to pursue her dream of working with animals. Jennifer received her BA in Business Administration from Barry University and her Master’s in Adult Education from FIU. She enjoys walking, listening to 80’s music, spending time with her parents and two children, and traveling. Jennifer has chosen to work in veterinary medicine because she has grown up with animals and has always loved them. Her dream has been to make a difference in their lives even if it was in a small way. She loves working at Camelot because it appears to be a very well respected organization which provides high quality care to the animals and good service to their owners. Everyone she works with is friendly and helpful. Jennifer has owned guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and ferrets. Her favorite animal is a dog. At home she currently has 4 rescue dogs named Frank, Scooby, Athena, and Scrappy and 1 rescue cat named Hassan.

Receptionist

Michelle was raised in Miami, FL. She is married with two children. Her oldest is on the way to college to study Marine Biology and her youngest loves to play lacrosse. Her favorite animals include horses, dogs, tigers, bears and stingrays. Michelle loves to ride horses, go target shooting, cooking and watching scary movies. Michelle has always been interested in animal husbandry and feels fortunate and blessed that she was chosen to be part of the Camelot team.She loves the atmosphere and working with fun and smart colleagues. Her fur babies at home include a German Shepherd named Gina and a toy Australian Shepherd named Bruno.

Kennel Assistant

Helena was born in Florida to Brazilian parents. Her favorite animals are cats and squid. She loves cats because of their various personalities and squid for their ability to adapt in various environments. In her free time, Helena enjoys cross stitching, reading and playing video games. Helena has chosen to work in veterinary medicine because she has always had an interest in Biology and loves working with animals. She enjoys working at Camelot because she has been able to learn a lot about animal health while getting to take care of our patients. Helena has one dog name Bella and 4 cats named Sushi, Bernie, Mia and Luma at home.

Veterinary Technician

Amber was born and raised in Davie, FL. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with an animal science major on a pre-veterinary track which, she will be continuing at UF in the fall of 2021, as a veterinary student. Amber has chosen to work in the veterinary field because she loves working with animals. She enjoys working at Camelot Animal Hospital because she works with a great team and is able to get some great animal exposure with all our fantastic patients. In her free time, Amber enjoys sports and fishing. She has three dogs here at home, Cinnamon a 15-year-old Sheltie mix, Faith a 3-year-old Labrador mix and Pancake a 3-year old mix.

Kennel Assistant

Kayleigh is a native Floridian. She is the oldest of 4 siblings and recently graduated high school. She is currently attending college with the intentions of becoming a Marine Biologist. Kayleigh as a special interest in Art. She has chosen to work in Veterinary Medicine to help animals and her favorite part of working at Camelot is meeting all of our different patients that come in. Kayleigh has many pets at home including Loki her Rottweiler, Shelby her Pit Mix, 3 cats – Pooh, Kitten and Toes, and three ferrets – Otto, Martin and Croqueta.

Queen of Camelot

Skittles is our hospital cat. Dr. Pellicane found her at Tree Tops Park all alone and hungry. She took her in and Skittles has been Queen of Camelot ever since. She spends most days relaxing on Dr. Pellicane’s desk, sleeping in her cardboard box, or watching the staff eat their lunch.