Dr. Andrew Turkell Owner & Partner, General Practice
After graduating from Araneta University in the Philippines in 1979, Dr. Andrew Turkell chose South Florida as the place where he wanted to live and practice. He acquired Lake Worth Animal Hospital in 1980, where he practiced for over 20 years.
Realizing the need for high quality/high touch veterinary medicine in other locales, Dr. Turkell opened Boynton Beach Animal Hospital in 1985, followed by Calusa Animal Hospital in Boca Raton in 1990 and Island Animal Hospital in Palm Beach in 1995.
In September 2006, Dr. Turkell realized his 25-year dream by opening the Calusa Veterinary Center, a state-of-the-art facility that marks a move and expansion from the former Calusa Animal Hospital, which enjoyed 16 years of continuous growth.
Dr. Turkell is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the prestigious American Animal Hospital Association, Council of 100. He has a special interest in internal medicine, dermatology, exotic animal care and holistic pet health.
Dr. Turkell’s growing interest in holistic and complementary medicine led him to return to class and acquire certification as a veterinary acupuncturist with a side interest in Tui Na, a type of Eastern massage. He has also recently completed course study leading to certification in veterinary rehabilitation.
Dr. Turkell was the host of the WPBR radio show “Pet Talk” and was the co-producer of the feature-length documentary “Why Do They Treat Them Like Animals?,” a film by Jane Louder.
Dr. Turkell lives in Delray Beach with his wife Penny, an interior designer, whom he credits with making the CVC the beautiful, modern and warm place that it is. Also residing at their Delray Beach home is Charlie Bunny, a red-headed, fun-loving Poodle, who took over son Jaret’s room after he moved to Miami to practice law, a silver red fox, two very large iguanas that live in the palm trees and all the other creatures that make living in old Delray Beach what Dr. Turkell calls “a wonderful nature trip.”
Dr. Anthony Krawitz Owner & Partner, General Practice, Homeopath
Dr. Anthony Krawitz graduated from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa, in 1983 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree. He worked in several multiple-doctor practices before building his own hospital in South Africa. Doctor Krawitz earned his Florida license in 1986, and moved to Florida in 1993 where he joined Calusa Animal Hospital, becoming a partner in 1995. Together with Dr Turkell, they realized their dream and built Calusa Veterinary Center, a state-of –the –art facility which opened its doors in September 2006.
Dr. Krawitz boasts broad experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine, including internal medicine and general surgery, and is well- known for his “bikini-cut” spay technique, which got its name due to the small incision he makes.
In the late 1980s, Dr. Krawitz became interested in homeopathy as an alternative way of practicing medicine, which led him to study homeopathy. In 1997, he became a certified veterinary homeopath after completing the professional course in veterinary homeopathy given by Dr. Richard Pitcairn, founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. Dr. Krawitz practices classical homeopathy and serves as a member of the homeopathic certification committee of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, a body that certifies veterinarians who have fulfilled professional homeopathy studies.
Dr. Krawitz lives in Delray Beach with his wife Jeanette, their animal-loving daughters Shannon and Ashton, doggy Pavel, and bird Petey. Dr. Krawitz is a sports fanatic and is an avid Miami Dolphins fan.
Dr. Cindy Krane Associate, General Practice
Dr. Cindy Krane grew up in Montreal, Canada where she graduated from McGill University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Her sincere love for animals took her to Purdue University where she graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and included externships at the Baltimore aquarium and Washington, DC National Zoo.
Dr. Krane began her career working in large multi-doctor hospitals in Northern Virginia and Maryland. In 2003, Dr. Krane and her family moved to South Florida. Dr. Krane joined Calusa’s new state-of–the–art facility when it opened in 2006 and believes she has found the perfect place to provide informed, compassionate, quality health care to every patient she sees.
Dr. Krane lives in Boca Raton with her husband Steven and is a very active and involved mother to her children Lexie and Ryan. The Krane family enjoys spending time with their dog Chalupa (Chihuahua), 5 cats, 2 hermit crabs, chameleon, frog and frequent rescue animal-du-jour from the hospital.
Dr. Lesley Hack Associate, General Practice
Dr Lesley Hack graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 1987. After working in several veterinary hospitals, she established her own veterinary practice in 1990. She earned her Florida license in 1997, and moved to Boca Raton in 2002. After joining Dr. Steven Paul in Coral Springs in 2003, she became Medical Director of Cypress Wood Animal Hospital. Her passionate interest in internal medicine, and the provision of superb medical and surgical care to all her patients, resulted in her joining the expanding veterinary staff of Calusa Veterinary Center In 2007.
Dr. Hack is very experienced in all aspects of veterinary medicine, as well as general and soft tissue surgery. She is particularly interested in internal medicine and oncology. She has been heavily involved in animal rescue work for over 20 years, and is an active participant in many community service projects. Dr. Hack speaks several languages, and enjoys establishing a warm, friendly relationship with the human parents of her patients.
She lives in Boca Raton with her husband Martin, sons Jonathan and Daniel, and daughter Michelle. Together with her family, she loves traveling both locally and internationally, and has amassed an extensive private collection of wildlife photographs. Avid Gator fans, the family enjoy all sports especially volleyball, football, basketball and soccer.
Dr. Kera Sinclair Associate Veternarian
An interesting fact about Doctor Sinclair is that she worked in India for three months taking care of elephants. This is a far cry from where she grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After completing high school, Doctor Sinclair attended Michigan State University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She taught 8th and 10th grade Biology for one year before returning to Michigan State to earn her degree in Veterinary Medicine. Doctor Sinclair was living in Chicago before moving to south Florida in June 2006. In her free time she enjoys scrap booking, photography and watching college basketball, and spending time with her fiancé Mark and dog Izzy.
Nurses
Rebecca Johnson Surgical Nurse
Jenna Bamford Nurse
Toks Adebusuyi Nurse
Nicole Chidsey Rehabilitation Nurse
Erinn Jackson Nurse
Nicole Joy Nurse
Tara Wilson Nurse
Missy Soldani Nurse
Ellie Durr Rehabilitation Nurse
Ana Fuentes Labratory Nurse
Damien Antia Nurse Assistant
Inga Kerkhoven Nurse
Vicki Bixler Nurse Assistant
Kristin Ciomei Nurse Assistant
Alex Amato Nurse
Brandy Frier Nurse
Pharmacy
Autumn Snow Mitchell Pharmacist
Administration
Mark Morrison Practice Administrator
Jeanette Krawitz Administrative Services Manager
Alexandra Kirby Admin. Assist./Marketing & Advertising
Kandace White Accounting
Darlene Gibula Adminstration - Front Office Manager
