Milton Animal HospitalMeet the Team

Dr. Loper is the proud new owner and Medical Director of Milton Animal Hospital. He attended the Univeristy of Illinois, in Urbana Champaign. There he recieved a Bachelor's degree in animal science with a focus on Veterinary Medicine. After undergrad, he worked at a local veterinary clinic as a Veterinary Assistant before being accepted to the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation he spent the better part of a decade practicing in central Florida at a busy 14 doctor referral practice. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, exotic animal medicine, and preventative care. 

In his spare time, Dr. Loper enjoys exploring the great outdoors; some of his hobbies include fishing, kayaking, and hiking. He has always had a special interest in exotic animals such as reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets and, of course, he loves working with cats and dogs.

He currently only has one furry family member, a beautiful gray tabby cat named Belle, or Bella Bear. He also maintains multiple fish tanks and an extensive reptile collection, which consists of mostly rescue animals.

Dr. Mandy Mills graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Prior to veterinary school, she attended the University of Iowa and recieved a Bachelor's degree in biology with a focus on pre-veterinary medicine. After graduation, she practiced small animal medicine in Omaha,NE and later in Solon, IA. She has a special interest in small animal medicine, dermatology, and preventitive care. She places a strong focus on building lasting relationships with her clients.

In her spare time, Dr. Mills enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and spending time outdoors. Her main hobby includes catering to every need of Dasher, her miniature Australian Sheperd. 

Dr. Jordan Dunn graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Before attending veterinary school she graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.

Upon obtaining her DVM, she completed a 1 year equine specialty internship in Fort Wayne, IN. She then moved to Washington state where she further immersed herself into small animal medicine for the next 4 years, before moving here to Florida with her husband. Dr. Dunn has a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and preventative care. She is excited to meet new clients and furry patients alike here in Florida!

In her free time, Dr. Dunn enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris; fishing, horse riding, traveling, and exploring! Their little family consists of their two dogs Juniper and Olive, as well as their cat Mahi.

Lynn is owned by quite the "fur family" consisting of her five dogs: Nikki the Yorkie, Gus the Lab, Brawny the Cattle dog, Chrissy the German Shepherd, & Kane the Dane. She also has two lovable felines, Sophie & Abigail. Lynn joined our Milton family in 2015 but has devoted her life to caring for animals from the start. She was the child who played veterinarian with her stuffed animals and followed her passion to volunteering during her teen years and eventually found her niche being a veterinary technician. She has a passion for client education and the care of your best friends and companions. Lynn was an Army brat and has lived a little bit of everywhere across the country, but she has finally settled into Milton and enjoys spending her free time with her son & daughter. Fun Fact! Despite loving sunny Florida, Lynn also enjoyed living in Alaska as a teenager and working with Dr. Dee from the Animal House featured on Animal Planet.

Beth joined the Milton Animal Hospital team in November 2022. She grew up on a rural cattle farm in North Alabama where she found her love for animals. Her veterinary career started in a mixed animal practice where she focused on large animal medicine as a certified veterinary assistant. She now calls Milton her home and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors. Beth is the proud owner of two huskies Taz and Dexter, along with her chihuahua Frookie, and two cats Beastie and Raisen Breads. 

This is Jodie, one of our amazing client service representatives, many of you have most likely met her! She is just great with our clients and patients! Even though her home base is up front, she doesn’t bat an eyelash to come back and lend our techs a hand when needed! She always does everything she can to help get our patients in to see us when they need us! She adores her 3 kitty’s (pictured on her desktop) Slaya, Maumau, and Meowbert! She also loves going thrifting almost as much as she loves a good crisp coke cola! She will be starting back to college soon and she is super excited! You can say we love her!

Brittany has been working in the veterinary field since 2015. Although she currently lives in Pensacola, she grew up in the Pace and Milton area. She loves spending time with her partner and her children. In her free time, you can find Brittany outdoors, at the beach, grilling, and spending time with her fur babies! She has 2 dogs (Athena and Ace), 1 cat (Hiya), 2 leopard geckos (Mushu and Louie), and a yellow ball python (Banana). She has been a wonderful addition to our CSR team up front!

Marlana is a Colorado Native who moved to Florida for the blue water and white sandy beaches! She achieved her AAS through PIMA Medical Institute. Her passions in Veterinary medicine include: anesthesia/analgesia and providing quality care for her patients. When Marlana is not working you can find her camping or out at the beach.

Sarah Jo joined our team in March of 2020. She has been working with animals since 2016 as a Veterinary assistant in Pensacola. Sarah tried other fields and options but found that her true passion was in the Veterinary industry. She hopes to eventually attend school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Sarah is a Mississippi girl at heart but doesn't plan on trading her Florida roots anytime soon. She enjoys long Jeep rides down the beach or on the backroads in Blackwater. In her off time, you will find her spending her days with Lane, her Fiance, their son, Kayson and their Staffy pup, Mako. 

With over 20 years of experience in veterinary care, Kristin is a dedicated and compassionate vet tech who has made it her mission to advocate for the health and well-being of animals. Whether she’s supporting pet parents, helping pets feel safe and cared for, or keeping the clinic running smoothly, Kristin brings skill, heart, and a deep love for animals to everything she does.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll likely find her soaking up the sun at the beach or relaxing by the river with her own beloved pack—two big dogs, four spirited Chihuahuas, and one independent cat. 

This is Anna! She is a veterinary assistant here at MAH. She loves her job because it allows her to care and comfort animals. She has two dogs that she adores, Trixi and Jax. She spends time with them hiking, kayaking, camping, and swimming. We are grateful to have Anna on our team because she cares so much and is super sweet with all of our clients and patients! 

This is Melissa! She joined the Milton Animal Hospital team in April 2025. She was born and raised in Navarre and will be getting married in October to her fiancé, Nick. They have started building their own little family of three rescue cats, Aurora (the orange one), Felix (the grey one), and Zora (the white and brown one). Melissa has worked in a variety of interesting places, from musical theatre to crime scenes, but has always had a love for animals and passion for their well-being. Her first job after college was as a veterinary assistant for 2 1/2 years. Her heart never left the veterinary field, and she is excited to return and expand her education in veterinary care. She especially enjoys working with cats and exotics. In her free time, she loves making artwork and crafts, gardening, watching anime, and baking.

Kaylee is a veterinary assistant at Milton Animal Hospital, where she helps care for patients both a veterinary assistant and surgical assistant. She’s passionate about providing quality care and making a positive difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Originally from Indiana, Kaylee has always had a love for animals—something that shines through in both her work and home life. She shares her heart and home with two dogs, Sadie and Valentine, and a cat named Azula. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exploring the outdoors

This is Kartyr! She has been a fantastic addition to our little team. She is hard working and always quick with a joke. She shares her home with two cats—Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a clever rescue, and Twig, who she found nestled in a bush—as well as three leopard geckos named Mulder, Meatlug, and Screech. Her professional interests include wound and trauma care, and she have a particular passion for working with fearful or aggressive patients, helping them feel safe and understood.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking and camping (preferably in the shade!), painting with oils and acrylics, and diving into books or the occasional deep-dive into a random Wikipedia article of the day.

This is Talor. She joined the Milton Hospital Team back in November of 2021. She was born and raised in Florida. She started out as a kennel technician and is currently a fantastic Veterinary Assistant. She is in school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Talor enjoys spending time with her fur babies: Riley, Harley, and Ashes. Talor enjoys going to the beach, walking with her furry family members, and watching sunset.