BluePearl Pet Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL Our Vets

Dr. Allison Cannon likes treating diseases in which medical therapy allows for a return to a normal quality of life, such as Addison’s disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and diabetes mellitus. She also finds it gratifying to provide solutions for more complex cases that require managing multiple diseases concurrently.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Cannon loves horses and rides hunter and dressage. She and her husband have a number of pets: cats Luna, Eileen, Shitter and Gru; pit bull Dottie; rat terrier Stitch; and horses Zen, Phoebe, Rosemary and Candy.

Dr. Kevin Frame is passionate about surgery. He is especially interested in orthopedics, including arthroscopy, cranial cruciate ligament disease, developmental conditions/angular limb deformities, and fracture repair. He also enjoys reconstructive surgery, surgical oncology and neurology.

• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Levittown PA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry & Anthropology, Tulane University, New Orleans LA

Dr. Frame’s interests outside of work include travel, backpacking, snowboarding, live music, basketball and rugby. He has a ginger cat named Brooklyn and a dog named Juno.

Dr. Shannon Kells is especially interested in blood banking and believes that a well-established blood bank is a crucial part of a fully functional ER. She has also treated emergencies for other animals such as swans, owls, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, calves and chinchillas.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Memphis Veterinary Specialists, TN
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station

A Texas native, Dr. Kells enjoys spending time outdoors. She also likes crafting classic (Prohibition-era) cocktails and hosting game nights with friends, as well as binge-watching murder mysteries and cooking/baking elaborate dishes. Dr. Kells and her husband have two dogs and two cats.

Dr. Natalie Sastiel is a dedicated emergency clinician with a passion for helping pets and their owners. Her clinical interests include laceration repair and unblocking cats.

• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
• Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Sastiel enjoys gardening and growing her own food. She has three sons and two golden retrievers, Nala and Pumba.

Dr. Amy Taylor’s clinical interests include endocrine and cardiac emergencies and auto-immune mediated diseases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, Annandale VA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY

A fitness enthusiast, Dr. Taylor likes hiking, kayaking, yoga and standup paddleboarding. Her furry family members include Teddy and Emmy.

Dr. Sagen Woolery is an experienced emergency clinician. Her compassion for clients and their pets, diagnostic ability and surgical knowledge make her a well-rounded doctor.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State College, Starkville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus

Dr. Woolery enjoys traveling, playing tennis, hiking, swimming, volunteering with international veterinary outreach programs and spending time with friends and family. She has a Pomeranian named Poppyseed and a cat named Puck.