ST JOHNS - Key Persons
Ashley Siders joined St. Johns Veterinary Hospital after moving from Montana. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. She is an experienced clinician, having worked in a busy veterinary hospital seeing medical and surgical patients. The hospital included a specialty practice in internal medicine and treated emergency cases.
She is proficient in surgery including small animal and exotic animal soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Her interests include endoscopy.
Dr. Emma Brown graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She is originally from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, but spent her higher education career in Starkville, MS at Mississippi State University. She is a newly graduated Veterinarian who is passionate about being a part of the community she is joining. Some of her interests include exotic animal medicine, internal medicine, and neurology.
Her small pet family includes her female Schipperke named Gypsy and her Guinea pig, August. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as paddleboarding and biking. She also enjoys assisting in community service projects and organizations.
Dr. Faythe Goins joined the St Johns Veterinary team as an Associate Veterinarian in 2022. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Georgia. During veterinary school she worked part time as a veterinary technician at a small animal emergency hospital. Some of her interests include dermatology, neurology, and emergency medicine. She also really enjoys working with wildlife, particularly reptiles. Faythe has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Maine, where she also played collegiate softball. During the summers, she spent her time volunteering on the sea turtle patrol team in Edisto Island, South Carolina. Faythe currently resides in St. Augustine with her partner Nigel. They have two dogs a Yorkshire terrier named Ivy and a Bernedoodle named Archer. When Faythe is not caring for her patients she enjoys traveling, going to amusement parks, snorkeling, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr. Wihbey is the senior clinician at SJVH with over 15 years of experience at our hospital. She takes the lead role insuring high-quality veterinary care is delivered in a caring and compassionate atmosphere for both pets and their people. In addition to her interests in preventative health, nutrition, and internal medicine she provides excellent care of pets with chronic diseases. She is certified with the Chi Institute in veterinary acupuncture and uses acupuncture and laser therapy to provide her patient's comfort and greater mobility.
She is married with three lovely daughters. Her family also includes 2 dogs, Marco and Grady, who frequently come to work with Mom. She enjoys scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, traveling with her family, and reading.
Dr. Wihbey received her doctorate in veterinary medicine and a Master's in Animal Nutrition at the University of Florida. She is a co-owner of SJVH.
Job Titles:
- Hospital Facilities Manager
Kristen is responsible for facilities operations for the veterinary hospital. In addition, she oversees boarding and playcare. She is a lifelong animal lover and takes meticulous care of our clients' pets.
Sarah oversees the surgery team and surgical patient care. She ensures all patients are carefully monitored from intake to recovery and that they are comfortable throughout their surgical procedure.