Allison Hiers, DVM

Allison G Hiers grew up in Jacksonville Florida, but Gainesville has been her home since 1996. She received her BS and Masters degrees from the University of Florida Department of Animal Science, where she also met her future husband, Dr. Eric Hiers. Following graduation from the UF Veterinary School in 2006 she worked as a mixed animal practitioner in Belleview, Florida while studying to receive her Veterinary Acupuncturist Certification at the Chi institute. In 2007 she worked at Trenton Animal Hospital for a short while before taking maternity leave to have her second child. Dr. Hiers spent the next couple of years working part time at Newberry Animal Hospital and West End Animal Hospital, while running her own veterinary acupuncture mobile business for small animals and horses. In May of 2010, she became co-owner of Trenton Animal Hospital with her husband. Dr. Hiers professional interests include acupuncture for small and large animals, surgery, and internal medicine. When she is not at work at the clinic she is hard at work at her more important job, mother of three amazing children, Colton, Taylor, and Ashton. Dr. Hiers personal interests include traveling, hiking (really doing anything active outside) and attending any Gator sports events-GO GATORS!

Brittany Bisinotto, DVM

Dr. Brittany Bisinotto, also a true Floridian, was born in Tampa and raised in Palm Coast. Unlike many of her peers, she didn’t always want to be a veterinarian. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in biomedical engineering. During her senior year she worked for the late Ron Wilson, former state veterinarian of Tennessee and volunteered at the Nashville Zoo. After visiting South Africa on a month-long wildlife veterinary excursion, she was hooked and knew that a career in veterinary medicine was meant to be. She earned her master’s degree in Animal Science at the University of Florida while also working full time as a veterinary technician. In 2014 she graduated from Ross University’s School of Veterinary Medicine after completing her clinical year at the University of Florida.

Before finding the gem that is Trenton Animal Hospital and now Tricounty Veterinary ER, Dr. Bisinotto practiced in south Florida, Minnesota, and did relief work in the greater Gainesville area. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and promoting quality of life with a multimodal approach in senior patients. Dr. Bisinotto is passionate about client education and believes that the more informed owners are, the more prepared and empowered they’ll be to make decisions on behalf of their furry family members. 

Dr. Bisinotto lives in Gainesville with her husband Rafael, a fellow veterinarian and professor at UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and their 3 daughters, Lena, Zoe, and Piper. Dr. Bisinotto enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and live music.

Kristen Macdonald, DVM

Kristen Macdonald joined us in April 2024 and has been an amazing addition to our team. Dr. MacDonald is a UF CVM classmate of Dr. Allison Hiers, the owner, graduating with her DVM in May 2026. Following graduation from vet school she went to work at Suburban Animal Hospital in Gainesville Florida and worked there for 17 years. In the spring of 2024 she started part time relief work to be able to spend more time with her 4 children and taking care of her farm. She joined our staff as a relief vet in April but loved it so much she came on board a steady 3 days a week this past summer. One of the things that she loves the most about Trenton Animal Hospital are the clients that she has met and establishing lasting relationships with them and their beloved pets. Nurturing the veterinarian-client/pet bond and educating our clients is of utmost importance to her and she looks forward to doing so for years to come.

Michael Sturgeon, DVM

Dr. Sturgeon has sought advanced veterinary dental training, additional surgical training (soft tissue and orthopedics), internal medicine experiences, and endless hours of continued education to help stay well rounded in hopes to help progress veterinary medicine. Over the years, he has worked in a variety of small animal practices (private and corporate) as relief, part-time, full-time and medical director, been medical director at a humane society, helped at low-cost vaccine clinics, and even collaborated with a few veterinary specialty hospitals.

Dr. Sturgeon has a true passion for general practice. His mission is to strengthen the human-animal bond by offering outstanding preventative and general wellness care along with a commitment to providing excellent client education and communication. His special interests include veterinary dentistry, surgery, preventative medicine and veterinary business management.

Out of the office, Dr. Sturgeon’s favorite thing to do is to spend time with his family. He will follow MLB at least 9 months out of the year and take in some college sports during the off-season. He looks forward to meeting his extended family (staff, patients, and clients) at Trenton Animal Hospital and Tricounty!

Kaitlin

Office Manager

Kaitlin is originally from Palm Coast, Florida but has lived in Gainesville for the last 10 years. She is currently studying Veterinary Practice Management through Penn Foster with hopes to obtain her CVPM next year. Kaitlin has been in the veterinary field since 2012, with most recent time spent as a Supervisor at The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in the Emergency and Critical Care department. Kaitlin has 4 french bulldog children and 1 chihuahua.  In her spare time she enjoys inshore and offshore fishing, attending Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games (Go Bolts!) and escaping all escape rooms in the state of Florida one by one. 

Stacy

Veterinary Technician

I am a little obsessed with caring for animals which means I have had many “foster fails” that have become a part of my fur family. I knew a very long time ago that I wanted to be in the medical field and chose the animal side of medicine. Boy did I make the right choice. I cannot imagine doing anything else.

I was born and raised in South Florida and have moved quite a few times in my life. Florida, Europe, Georgia and back to Florida. When I found this little town of Trenton in 2012, I fell in love. I joined the Trenton Animal Hospital family soon after. Working with such compassionate co-workers, made me believe that I found “my place”. Our clients and their fur babies have been amazing over the years and I know that it will only get better.

Education: John I. Leonard High School; American Intercontinental University

Interests: Emergency Medicine

Tanya R.

Veterinary Technician

Tanya is originally from Okeechobee Fl but moved to the Tri-County area in 1987. She attended Chiefland High School where she met her wonderful husband. They have 2 amazing children, a son and a daughter, along with 4 dogs.

Tanya began her journey as a veterinary technician in 2001 and she has loved it every day since. She wakes up every morning excited to come to work and see what new furry creature she gets to meet, help, or just enjoy. So please, feel free to come on down and let the wonderful staff at Trenton Animal Hospital meet and treat your beloved pets. We hope to see you soon! 

Education: Chiefland High School

Interests: Emergency Medicine

Kaitlyn

Veterinary Technician

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Trenton, Fl. She started volunteering at Trenton Animal when she was in high school and moved her way up to technician. After living in California for several years and starting her family, Kaitlyn returned back home to Trenton and is a valuable member of our team! She has always had a love and compassion for helping animals! She is the mother of two amazing boys and even met her love right here on our front door step . She is a fur mom to a Saint Bernard and an adorable Bully. 

   “ I love what I do, and I’m thankful for my TAH family and that we are able to provide our patients with love, kindness , and care! There’s nothing else I would rather do ! "

Rebecca

Veterinary Technician

Rebecca was born and raised in Archer, Florida. She graduated from Santa Fe high school and Santa Fe College Zoo Animal Technology program. Rebecca has been around animals her whole life. She was in 4-H and FFA throughout her schooling. Her and her husband also have a few exotic pets; skunks will always have a place in their heart! Rebecca has been a veterinary technician for 4 years now. She hopes to one day have her CVT. 

Gwen

Veterinary Technician

Gwen is from Licking, Missouri and moved to Florida in 2020. She has graduated from City College with her Associates of Applied Science for Veterinary Technician in 2022 and has obtained her CVT. She has always been around animals and was involved in 4-H and FFA when she was in high school. She is currently a fur mom to 3 dogs and 1 cat. Gwen is also involved in the livestock industry with sheep and goats. She hopes to eventually apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine at UF.

Sasha

Veterinary Technician

Sasha has a background in ranching, farming, and has worked with a wide variety of animals. She was born in Juneau Alaska and worked in Natural Resources up until starting as a Veterinary Assistant in Bend, Oregon in 2014. In 2020 she received her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon. In 2021 she moved to Bell, Florida and currently enjoys raising beef cattle, laying hens, and spending time riding horses or with her dogs and cats. When not working or tending to her own animals Sasha spends her time traveling, scuba diving, and being outdoors.

Georgia

Veterinary Technician

Georgia was born and raised in Trenton. After graduating from high school she knew she wanted to work in the veterinary field and got her first veterinary technician job 20 years ago at a private practice in Gainesville. In 2005 she started working at UF as a ICU technician at the small animal hospital. In 2009 she went back to working for private practice and became the practice manager. She enjoys all aspects of being a veterinary technician and client communication. 

She has a son, a daughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Education: Masters of accounting from Saint Leo University 

Nadine

Veterinary Technician

Nadine was born in Tallahassee, Florida and recently moved from her home town to Gainesville to continue her career as a technician in Veterinary Medicine and to pursue her other interests in art. After spending 5 years in General Practice medicine, Nadine moved to Emergency Medicine with an interest in exotics 2 years ago. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, traveling and listening to music. Her two interests are currently Pyrography and Tattoos. Nadine has always had a love for animals and to help people. She currently has 4 cats that are her pride and joy.

“I am excited to be a part of a team so dedicated to the wellbeing of pets and owners on an emergency basis with affordable and exceptional medicine standards.