BluePearl Pet Hospital
Brandon, FL
Our Vets

Dr. Tara Barclay is particularly interested in the role of ultrasound in an emergency setting.

• Clinical Rotation, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Stony Brook University, NY

The proud mom of rescued pup Zahra, Dr. Barclay is a fitness advocate that enjoys traveling and going to the beach.

Dr. Maxie Bowen is particularly interested in treating respiratory emergencies, mechanical ventilation, toxicities and polytrauma.

• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Georgia, Athens
• Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs, University of Georgia, Athens

Dr. Bowen has a mini farm with six chickens, two tortoises, one snake, three cats and four dogs. She enjoys working with rescue organizations and almost always has a foster pet in her home. In her free time, she likes being in nature, going to the beach and visiting her family.

Dr. Alyxandra Brady’s clinical interests include radiology and ultrasound. She enjoys anaphylaxis cases and treating various toxicities, such as bufo toad poisoning and venomous snake bites.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa

Dr. Brady has a dog named Totem Pole, a black cat named Edgar, a sphynx cat named Trick, and a ball python named Domino. In her free time, she enjoys spending time by the pool and traveling to visit friends and family.

Dr. Coyle manages a large caseload of pets with cancer, with the goal of extending their lives while providing a good quality of life.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Oncology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Internship, Oncology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, AL

Dr. Coyle loves her all-orange family: a golden retriever named Murphy and two cats, Aubie and Ellie. She loves college football and is an avid Auburn fan.

Dr. Christina Cramer is professionally interested in soft tissue, emergency and laparoscopic procedures.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, New England Animal Medical Center, West Bridgewater MA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, New England Animal Medical Center, West Bridgewater MA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, New England Animal Medical Center, West Bridgewater MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Smith College, Northampton MA

In her spare time, Dr. Cramer enjoys spending time at home with her husband, four dogs and three cats. She also enjoys paddle boarding, playing piano and practicing rugby.

• Clinical Rotation, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Youngstown State University, OH

Dr. Megan Johnson’s particular clinical interests include feline medicine, urethral obstructions, renal failure, trauma and shock.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia PA

A diehard sports fan, Dr. Johnson’s favorite teams are the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Mets. Favorite activities include biking, running and working out on her elliptical. She and her husband have three cats: grumpy Siamese mix Caleb and two naughty orange kitties, William Alexander and JT.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University, Brookville, NY
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Stony Brook University, NY
• Associate of Science, Biology, Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY

Dr. Reanna Sobelman is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She is particularly interested in neurology.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
• Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University, Tempe

Dr. Sobelman enjoys crocheting, drawing, painting and hanging out with her dog, Wilson

• Residency, Avian & Exotics, Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, IN
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, East Greenwich, RI
• Clinical Rotation, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington

Outside of work, Dr. Toraason enjoys long walks with his wife and their four dogs: Ollie, Huey, Tiger and Petey. He also enjoys a variety of sports, hiking and cooking.

Dr. Jessica Weeks’ special interests include trauma, sepsis, blood transfusions and mechanical ventilation.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Valley Animal Hospital, Tucson, AZ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, University of California, Davis

Dr. Weeks enjoys time with her husband, ornery cats and her one-eyed dog.