Veterinary Team

Meet Our Veterinary Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Palms West Veterinary Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Get to know our team!

We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.

Dr. Kayla Glassburner
Dr. Kayla Glassburner

FL License #14680

USDA Accredited & AVMA Member

Dr. Kayla Glassburner grew up in Southern California, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, San Diego. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in January of 2018 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She had clinical rotations at the University of Florida. Growing up, she has always known she wanted to pursue animal medicine. Dr. Glassburner has volunteered at multiple animal societies, gaining experience with miniature horses, sheep, small exotic animals, and small animals. Today, her medical practice focuses on dogs and cats. In her free time, Dr. Glassburner enjoys going on bike rides, hanging out at the beach, and taking her dogs out for adventures. She has two Labrador retrievers named Bailey and Bali, as well as two cats, Panda and Koala. She likes to go to concerts and try new restaurants around the area.

Dr. Glassburner is available for appointments and walk-ins almost any day of the week. Give us a call to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Kayla Glassburner

FL License #14680

USDA Accredited & AVMA Member

Dr. Richard Kelleher
Dr. Richard Kelleher

FL License # 8155

USDA Accredited

After earning his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, Dr. Richard Kelleher earned his doctorate degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Having grown up in South Jersey, he has called South Florida home since graduating from vet school. His interests range from internal medicine cases to dermatology and has performed many challenging surgeries as well. As a cat lover, “Dr. K” has 3 cats of his own: Priscilla, Lisa Marie, and Annie. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting Disney parks and Universal often.

Dr. Kelleher performs most of our surgeries, as well as sees regular appointments and emergencies.

Dr. Richard Kelleher

FL License #8155

USDA Accredited

Dr. Dym
Dr. Michael Dym

Veterinarian

Dr. Michael Dym did he undergraduate training with a BS in animal science at Cornell University, graduating in 1986, and received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Over the past 32 years Dr Dym has developed a passion for internal medicine cases, especially gastroenterology and dermatology cases. Dr Dym also has an additional deep passion incorporating more natural therapies, including homeopathic, nutritional and herbal therapies in his animal case management. In his spare time Dr Dym enjoys spending time by the ocean and doing other beach recreational activities. He is the proud feline guardian of the most affectionate kitty named Grayson.

Dr. Michael Dym

Veterinarian

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Kathie Porter

Practice Manager

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Kathie Porter

Practice Manager

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Sheana Sigala

Veterinary Technician

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Chelsea Kazee

Veterinary Technician

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Avita Ramlakhan

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

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Michael

Veterinary Technician