Vets
Susan Kelleher, D.V.M.
Dr.
Kelleher is originally from Buffalo, NY. Don’t worry Dolphin Fans, she
doesn’t know football well and roots for anybody who scores! She received
her Bachelor’s degree with a dual major in Chemistry and Biology from Alfred
University in 1990 and went on to veterinary school at the University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine.
While in high school and college Dr. Kelleher volunteered at the Buffalo Zoo and gained extensive experience by working closely with the bird keepers. Throughout veterinary school, she was very active in the avian, exotic and wildlife program and spent a lot of time volunteering at the Clinch River Raptor Center. Towards the end of her senior year of veterinary school, she spent two months working with Dr. Jeff Jenkins in San Diego as a student extern.
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Kelleher fulfilled her dreams of being warm in the winter by moving to Florida in August of 1995. She spent her first 3 1/2 years in small animal practices in South Florida. As time went on and her following of avian and exotic pets grew, she decided to “take the plunge” and start her own practice. The result…Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital. This has been a dream come true: a quiet atmosphere where Dr. Kelleher can focus all her attention on the special needs of unique pets.
In
addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Kelleher enjoys spending time with her daughters
Elba and Claire husband Greg and furry, feathered and scaly pets. Her pets
include three dogs: Dickie, Loretta, recent addition Morgan, a cat
William, an 80lb African Spur Thigh tortoise named Durda, Xander a Blue and Gold
Macaw and her bunnies Reuben, Mickey, and Ferguson (sorry, no partridge in a
pear tree!) She also enjoys baseball, gardening, reading, knitting, biking, geocaching and
sewing. She hosts veterinary students from both the USA and abroad for externships
at the clinic and is a well known lecturer at both national and international
veterinary meetings.
Many
of you who have been clients here for a long time may have noticed that somebody
is missing....Maggie. Maggie was Dr. K's constant companion. She
came to the clinic daily with Dr. K and enjoyed both giving and receiving attention. Maggie
was with Dr. K since June 26, 1990. She helped children get over their
fear of dogs, helped with "grief counseling", keeping tired toddlers
occupied while their parents focused on their pet's needs as well as keeping
people company when Dr. K got behind in appointments. Maggie passed away
February 23, 2007. She was just 7 weeks shy of her 17th birthday. She
is greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dr. K is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for appointments and consultations.
Amanda
Grant, D.V.M.
Dr. Grant grew up in Bloomington, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois where she received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school she externed at many zoos and was very active in the Wildlife Medicine Club. Dr. Grant has a special interest in Fish Medicine. She has received advanced training in the Koi, freshwater & saltwater fish medicine, and surgery. Dr. Grant established a very successful fish portion of the practice she was at in Illinois and is looking forward to doing the same here in South Florida. She is available for pond & house calls and in office fish exams.
She fills her time at home with her Great Dane Chief, her Longhaired Dachshund Ladybug, her kitten Levi, her four Ferrets Logan, Zach, Joey, & Dominic, and her saltwater reef tank. Oh, and her husband Matt, who is her vet school sweetheart and a Veterinarian in Lauderhill for dogs and cats. She enjoys snorkeling, taking her dogs to the park, and searching the house for items the ferrets have stolen!
Brendan
Noonan, D.V.M.
Dr. Noonan was born and raised in Batavia, NY, a small suburb just outside of Buffalo. He figured out early on in life he was interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine while surrounding himself with exotic animal species as pets. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Cornell University in 2005 followed by his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2009. His strong interest in exotic animal medicine, particularly avian, has led him south toward warmer weather to complete an internship with Dr. Kelleher. Dr. Noonan has a special interest in parrot medicine and husbandry and hopes one day to acquire Board Certification in Avian Medicine.
When he is not at the clinic, Dr. Noonan enjoys spending time with his Congo African Grey Tango, Umbrella Cockatoo Dundee, Hound mix Toby, and his 3 Ranchu Goldfish. His interests include hiking, travel, movies, and taking advantage of his recent proximity to the beach.