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About Us
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
We treat every cat as if it was our own.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
In the words of Dr. Donna Shannon, Veterinarian and Owner:
Why a cat hospital?
While I enjoy the company of many species of animals, the feline is the one that brings a ray of sunshine to me, no matter what else is happening. Having practiced in both the large animal and small animal field, I saw the neglect of, often from lack of intere
In the words of Dr. Donna Shannon, Veterinarian and Owner:
Why a cat hospital?
While I enjoy the company of many species of animals, the feline is the one that brings a ray of sunshine to me, no matter what else is happening. Having practiced in both the large animal and small animal field, I saw the neglect of, often from lack of interest and sometimes downright distaste for, the feline patient. Because cats don't like to leave their environment, it is up to us to provide them with an environment that is as stress-free as possible, and most of all to treat them with understanding and respect.
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Because every pet is different, we strive to tailor our care to every pet's individual needs.
Meet Our Staff
Donna Shannon, DVM: Veterinarian & Owner
Donna F. Shannon, DVM grew up in Asheville, NC, and attended Western Carolina University. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She worked with mixed and small animal practices before opening her own small animal practice in 1982 in St. Johnsbury, VT.
In 1990, Dr. Shannon decided to move back to the south to pursue her dream of working with cats only, and opened a feline-only practice in Ft. Myers, FL. She relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2002, and has worked as a small animal clinician and surgeon for several practices in the area.
Dr. Shannon opened The Cat Hospital of Tampa Bay in September 2008. She is passionate about concentrating on cats and providing an environment conducive to recovery and health for her feline patients. Dr. Shannon and her 4 indoor cats live in St. Petersburg. She spends most of her free time volunteering for Pilots n Paws and Angel Flight Southeast.
Diane S: Technician / Office Manager
Diane has been with us since March 2014. She brings 15 years of experience to the table and graduated from St. Petersburg College. Her love of felines and dentistry led her to pursue a career with us. Diane is a happy, outgoing person and a joy to have at The Cat Hospital of Tampa Bay. Her calm demeanor is an asset when we have an anxious patient.
Diane and her family moved from Montego Bay, Jamaica to the St. Petersburg area when she was eight years old. She enjoys being outdoors, especially if it involves the beach.
Diane lives with her two children, Olivia and Jackson, plus her four cats: Luna, Leibe, Robyn, and Luke. The newest addition to Diane's family is Lucy, a rescue dog from the Grand Bahamas Humane Society.
Allison: Client Services
Allison joined our team in May 2017. In 2018 she moved to the east coast of Florida, but is still working with us remotely. She is responsible for scheduling as well as keeping you updated via this website, social media, and newsletters.
Allison has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and around 14 years of experience working with animals. She worked as a veterinary technician for 5 years before moving to the administrative side.
She and her husband have a son, Miles, and three dogs: two Golden Retrievers and a mixed breed rescue.