"Aside from our love of animals, and our facility, we think our greatest asset is our caring, well-trained staff, and we’d like to introduce you to them."

Dr. Jack Sameck

After graduating from the Ohio State Veterinary School in 1975, Dr. Jack Sameck served with the U.S. Army Veterinary Core before returning home to Florida. Subsequently, he worked as a veterinary associate in the Gainesville area before purchasing Gainesville Animal Hospital in 1982 as a practice owner.

Dr. Sameck’s mission has always been to provide optimal veterinary care to his patients while also serving his clients and the community. In 1983, he founded the Interlachen Veterinary Clinic, and in 1989 he established Gainesville Animal Hospital West. In 2005, he purchased Archer Animal Hospital.

Dr. Sameck is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, and the Alachua County Veterinary Medical Association.

On a personal note, Dr. Sameck and his wife April have five children; Abby, Amy, Jacob, Karen, and Tommy. The Sameck’s also have two Schnauzer’s, Jake (the baby shown here) and Nike (who is very energetic). Dr. Sameck enjoys golfing and traveling with his family.

Dr. Erin Wilmot-Coomer

Dr. Erin Wilmot-Coomer was born in Illinois, but she was raised in Australia. She obtained her veterinary degree from Massey University in New Zealand in 2002. She then worked in New Zealand as a mixed animal practitioner, caring for dogs, cats, sheep and cattle.

In 2004, she moved to Canada to work at the Ontario Veterinary College as a Small Animal Anesthesia Clinical Instructor. During her time in Canada, she anesthetized many patients undergoing special procedures and taught anesthesia to the final year veterinary students.

In 2005, she moved to Gainesville and joined the team at Archer Animal Hospital. She and her husband, Alastair who is also a veterinarian, have two dogs: "Nala" is a 5-year old boxer who traveled all the way from New Zealand, and Gabby (shown here) is an English bulldog who is also 5 years old. Dr. Wilmot and her husband were recently married on May 17th in Italy.

Brenda Cameron

As our head technician for many years, Brenda now runs the front desk with a wealth of knowledge and grace. We truly value Brenda’s commitment to our practice and her wonderful sense of responsibility, not only for the welfare the pets in our care, but for our clients as well.

Brenda and her husband, Greg, have two active boys, Justin and Kurtis, a pet boxer named "Braun" and "Jasmine," their horse. Brenda loves spending time with her family and friends and scrap booking.  We are pleased to have had her in our practice for over 10 years, and have enjoyed watching her family grow!

Tiffany Walker

Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in Zoology. Everyone should have such a tireless, hardworking and focused person on their team as we do in Tiffany! In her time off, she enjoys reading, listening to music and photography.

She has a Boston terrier named "Buster," two cats ("Hobbes" and "Lil Girl"), and a parrot ("Birdie"). Tiffany and her fiancé, Matthew, have plans to hike sections of the Appalachian Trail one day. Tiffany works as a veterinary technician and has a special love and interest in birds.

Sarah Bazinet

Sarah was born in North Dakota, but raised in New Port Richey, Florida. She moved to Bronson three years ago to attend the University of Florida where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and Animal Sciences with a minor in Zoology.

She plans to attend the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine.  Recently married, her children include 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and about 15 chickens.