Our Team

Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Colony Plaza Animal Hospital in The Villages! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at 352-633-7327 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Veterinarian

Steve Drum

Owner & DVM

Dr. Steve Drum was born and raised in Remsen, Iowa. He attended Iowas State University for…
Dr. Brock Wagner

Relief Veterinarian

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Dr. Carley Distasio

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Carley Distasio was born and raised in Orlando, FL. She attended St. Thomas University…
Dr. Jon Smith

Relief Veterinarian

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Dr. Laura Shafer

Seasonal Veterinarian

Dr. Laura Shafer was a veterinarian for over 30 years. She owned her own practice with her…
Dr. Max Smith (Dr. Max)

Seasonal Veterinarian

Dr. Max was born in Kankakee Illinois. He attended The University of Illinois in Champaign…

Veterinary Technicians

Lisa Wilson

Technician & Office Manager

Lisa’s loves animals. At work, or at home she is always doing something to improve the…
Michelle DuMond

Head Veterinary Technician and Assistant Manager

Michelle has been involved in the animal world her entire life. Her father raised and…
Savannah Collier

Veterinary Technician

She is currently in college working on her bachelor of science degree. You will see her…

Receptionists

Rebekkah Hillman

Lead Veterinary Receptionist

Rebekkah grew up around a variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, and livestock.…
Jane Horton

Veterinary Receptionist

Jane has been working on and off in veterinary medicine since she was 16. She started out…
Teresa Shelton

Receptionist &/Or Technican

Teresa has worked in the veterinary field for 27 years. She started as a receptionist in…