— ABOUT US —
— ABOUT US —
Meet Our Doctor
Meet Our Doctor
We are privately owned and operated by Dr. Ashley Cristelli, who completed her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she was born and raised. She then attended the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and graduated with her doctorate in 2012. Dr. Cristelli transitioned from a solo, mobile equine practice to establishing Glen Springs Veterinary Center in 2018. Since then, she has also become certified in Equine Veterinary Acupuncture and Spinal Manipulation through the Chi University in Reddick, FL.
Dr. Cristelli and her family reside in Alachua on 20 acres, with 5 horses, 3 donkeys, 6 dogs and 2 cats. In her limited spare time, she enjoys competing in jumper divisions with her horses, Grafton and Houdini.
Our Support Staff
Our Support Staff
Amber
Lead
Veterinary Tech
Amber is a Certified Veterinary Nurse and graduated from St. Petersburg College in 2019. Her specialties include small animal critical care and surgery. She is a Lake City native and loves spending time with her husband, son & her dogs, Stella and Leroy Jenkins.
Client Service Coordinator
Jo
Jo has worked in the veterinary profession across several states, but has come back to the Gator Nation with her husband and fur babies, Sammy and Purcy. Jo makes sure that all of our clients and their pets are greeted with a warm smile and have the best possible experience during their visit! In her spare time, she and her husband go on motorcycle rides and to football games. GO GATORS!
Brittnie
Veterinary
Technician
Sydney
Veterinary
Assistant
Brittnie has been a veterinary technician since 2021, working with a variety of small and exotic animals. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and works full time with the state of Florida. On Saturdays you’ll be able to find her here, at Glen Springs, helping your furry friends! She has two dogs (Daisy and Scottie), four tortoises and an aquatic turtle at home. She likes to spend her free time outdoors, hiking, swimming or canoeing with her husband and daughter.
Sydney is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida working towards her ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian. She lives in Gainesville with her dog, Barbie Rue, who is well known around campus as the "pink dog" that sports a variety of different fashions! You will either find Sydney in class, studying or working at Glen Springs always eager to care for furry family members!
Laura
Veterinary
Technician
Laura is an experienced veterinary technician who moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in 2010. She has a strong interest in feline medicine and currently holds certificates in both Fear Free handling for feline patients and is considered a Feline Friendly Veterinary Professional. In her spare time, Laura enjoys gardening, kayaking, boating and going for rides on the motorcycle. She resides in Lake City with her boyfriend, dog, 3 cats and 2 parrots.
Nycole
Client Service
Coordinator
Nycole joined the Glen Springs team after moving to FL from her home town in W. Virginia. Since then, she has been an amazing asset to our practice, catering to both our clients and patients needs with the utmost care and attention. Her ultimate goal is to become a certified veterinary technician and she is currently working through her program with our full support! In her off time, she spends it with her husband and their furry family of 3 dogs and 3 cats.
Gil
The Boss
Gil is our handsome rescue who enjoys roaming the hospital and sneaking treats. You can find Gil walking the outside perimeter of Glen Springs or snoozing on the desk.
Feel free to give him a cuddle upon arrival. If he is not here, that is because he is enjoying his new home at Miss Jo's house!
Maci
Hospital Greeter
Dr. Cristelli rescued Maci after her previous owners were unable to care for her; she presented in critical condition after getting into a toxin. Maci now spends her days snoozing in the back office, sunbathing, taking walks to Bev's for lunch and helping to greet our clients as well as their pets.
Joleany
Veterinary
Assistant
Joleany is from Hialeah and is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Florida who is planning on attending veterinary school in the future. She aspires to have a career as a wildlife or exotic animal veterinarian but also enjoys small animal medicine as well. Outside of working at Glen Springs, she spends her days attending class, dancing ballet, birding or training her cat Ruby (who was adopted though our clinic!)
