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Meet Our Specialists

Dr. Mark Taylor MA, DVM, DACVR

Mark is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

Prior to veterinary medicine, Mark received his Bachelor of Science in systematics and ecology from the University of Kansas in 1990.  He stayed on to complete a 4-year Master of Arts in Botany (physiological plant ecology) in 1994.  Changing directions, Mark applied to and graduated from Kansas State University with a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1998.  Anecdotally, he was the only botanist to have ever been admitted to veterinary medical doctorate program, which turned out to be very helpful on farms calls dealing with unusual toxicities.   He worked many years as a general practitioner, became head of the emergency department for the largest specialty hospital in Southeast Florida, and then did mobile ultrasound along the Atlantic coast before moving to Virginia.  Mark completed a residency in clinical nutrition from Virginia Polytechnic University in 2006 and became a consultant to Fresh Pet and Rayne Clinical Nutrition.  While practicing as a clinical nutritionist and mobile sonographer in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, and interim director for Sound Technologies, he was offered a residency in diagnostic imaging through Vital Rads and Texas A&M University in 2016.  Mark completed his residency in 2019 and became board certified in the same year.

Mark has written several publications in both botany and animal sciences.  He has experience in all diagnostic modalities with a special interest in neuroimaging, echocardiography and abdominal ultrasounds.

Mark is the President and founder of Taylor Veterinary Imaging.

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Dr. Christina Chan DVM, ACVIM

Dr. Christina Chan graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2011.  From there, she moved to Champaign, IL for a small animal rotating internship at the University of Illinois.  After that, she completed a small animal internal medicine residency at Michigan State University and became board-certified by ACVIM (SAIM) in 2015.  Due to the freezing winters she had endured in Michigan, she then moved to Florida where she worked at a specialty hospital as a Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist until 2023.  In 2023, she moved to Texas where she still practices internal medicine.

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Dr. Zachary Bassett DVM, DACVR

Dr. Bassett has had a longstanding interest in veterinary diagnostic imaging.  While working on his undergraduate degree he shadowed in the radiology department at the Texas A&M University Veterinary Hospital. He began his career by attending veterinary school at TAMU, during which he was a student worker in the radiology department. Following veterinary school, he completed a small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University.  He was fortunate to return to Texas A&M University and complete a residency in diagnostic imaging.  During his residency, he pursued his interest in cross-sectional imaging by focusing his research on rapid acquisition of MRI sequences in small breed dogs with intervertebral disc herniation.  Following residency, he works as a contractor for multiple telemedicine companies, including Taylor Veterinary Imaging, a clinician in a large specialty referral center, and locum at his alma mater.

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Dr. Laura Seibert DVM, ACVIM

Central Michigan is where Dr. Seibert’s veterinary journey began and currently ends. She earned her DVM at the University of Minnesota in 2002. Unsure of which passion to follow, internal medicine or public health, she joined the United States Army during veterinary school.

After serving more than 6 amazing years serving as a military veterinarian, active duty and reserves, Dr. Seibert completed her small animal rotating internship at Affiliated Veterinary Services in Florida. Upon completion of her small animal internal medicine residency at Cornell University in 2010, Dr. Seibert worked at multiple large referral hospitals along the East Coast and Central Midwest. Finally, in 2019 she headed home, where there are no specialists nearby, to provide internal medicine services to local rescues and veterinarians. Special interests include infectious diseases and endocrinology.

Outside work, Laura’s time is spent exploring the beautiful Michigan outdoors, reading, baking, and trying to learn gardening. Her 2 Great Danes, Boerboel, and 2 very spoiled kitties graciously allow her to reside with them.

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Dr. Julie Corbett DVM, ACVIM-Small Animal Internal Medicine

Dr Julie Corbett grew up in upstate New York and received her DVM degree from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine . She completed a small animal internship at Mississippi State University and a small animal internal medicine residency at Cornell University. She currently resides in Gainesville, Florida with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats and the occasional herd of goats. Dr Corbett is the internist at a local referral-specialty hospital and,
in her free time, enjoys scuba diving (especially cave diving), competitive powerlifting and baking.

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Dr. Christina Bove DVM, ACVIM(C)

Dr. Christina Bové received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.  She then completed a rotating small animal internship at Lead ER Animal Specialty Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following her internship, Dr. Bové worked as an Emergency and Relief General Practice Clinician in Houston, Texas, and completed an Internal Medicine internship at the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Canada before working in preclinical heart failure research at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bové then completed a combined cardiology residency and Master’s program at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University. In 2018,  Dr. Bové became a Board-Certified Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology).

Dr. Bové is particularly interested in congenital heart disease, advanced congestive heart failure, and complex arrhythmias. She loves teaching and has mentored students, interns and residents.

When not working, Dr. Bové can be found hiking or running with her husband, toddler and dog (Darcy). Her cat (Izzy) prefers to stay on the couch. Dr. Bove is passionate about veterinarian wellness and is wellness/nutrition coach, and certified personal trainer. She also is addicted to Jane Austen, specifically Pride & Prejudice!

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Dr. David Pelio DVM, ACVIM(C)

Doctor David Pelio leads with compassion for animals and their families. He understands the emotional challenges that come with your pet’s heart condition and strives to offer not only expert medical care but also support and reassurance. Dr. Pelio believes in a collaborative approach. Working closely with you, your family Veterinarian and the rest of your pet’s veterinary team to create a personalized treatment plan that prioritizes the well-being and comfort for your pet.

Dr. David Pelio grew up in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pepperdine University in California, and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University. Following his residency he became Board Certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology. After veterinary school, he pursued and completed advanced training as a cardiology intern and resident with Coast to Coast Cardiology. His clinical interests include cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine, and he has presented research at a national conference regarding the effects of chemotherapy on dogs with cardiac tumors.  interventional procedures.

In his spare time, Dr. Pelio enjoys working out, martial arts, DJing, cooking, and spending time with his adorable pomeranian Paisley.