Dr. Michelle Bellville is a native Floridian, graduating from University of Florida with a BS in Zoology in 2005 and DVM in 2009. As a private practitioner in Orlando, Michelle focused on small animal and exotic medicine and surgery. She loves to teach, whether it is helping a client understand what is happening with their pet or training a technician in a new skill. Michelle used those teaching skills from 2017-2023, writing, coaching, and providing continuing education to veterinarians and technicians across the US and Canada. During this time, she regularly worked at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida, and now joins the team
on a consistent basis. Michelle is an avid sports fan for football, soccer, and hockey.

In her spare time, she stays active by training for distance running and swimming races, gardening, baking, and exploring the world with friends and family. She shares her home with yorkie-poodle brothers, Tigger and Pooh Bear, and a blue tongue skink named Spike.

Dr. Celeste Brotherson received her bachelor of science in agriculture (animal science) from the University of Florida in 1993, and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida in 2002. Prior to, and during veterinary school, she worked as a veterinary technician in general practice in Central Florida, as well as the University of Florida – College of Veterinary Medicine large animal hospital/NICU (foal unit), and most extensively in emergency medicine at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida (VEC). Upon graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Brotherson accepted a position as an associate veterinarian at VEC, practicing emergency medicine and critical care. Her hobbies include, spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, biking, and martial arts. She is also a proud mom and enjoys fishing, biking, and exploring nature with her son. In addition to her son, Dr. Brotherson shares her home with a dog, two cats, two tortoises, and a bearded dragon.

Dr. Sheppard was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He graduated from the University of Central
Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at St.
George’s University. Dr. Sheppard is dedicated to providing quality medicine while creating a low-stress
environment for your pet. He values strong communication and approaches each case by partnering
with and educating pet owners each step of the way. His interests are in critical care, internal medicine,
and soft tissue surgery making him a well-rounded clinician to treat the wide variety of conditions seen
in the emergency setting. On his days off, Dr. Sheppard enjoys going to concerts, playing tennis, cooking,
and riding his favorite roller coasters at Orlando theme parks.

Dr. Lori Tilley graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2008 with a B.S. in Biology and received her D.V.M.in 2013 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After working in general medicine for a short period of time, she joined the team at VEC in 2013. She excels at diagnosing and treating critical and complicated medicine and surgery cases, and was voted one of Orlando’s Veterinarians of the Year by Orlando Style Magazine in 2020. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). She lives in Apopka with her husband, Robert, and dog, Frankenstein.

Teaching has always been an interest of Dr. Tilley. It is a value instilled by both of her parents who were educators. In turn, she enjoys educating future generations of veterinarians as well as the public about animal care. Dr. Tilley is a returning guest lecturer for the University of Central Florida’s Pre-Veterinary Society and has also mentored multiple Society students well introducing them to emergency medicine. In addition, she has taught veterinary students from various universities while they completed their externships. In 2018, she presented on the topic of emergency veterinary care for the National Association of Guide Dog Users. Dr. Tilley also enjoys educating clients, and believes in taking the time to make sure they fully understand their pet’s diagnosis and treatment. One of her core values is treating patients as if they were her own, and she makes her recommendations based on this value. Please feel free to ask her all your questions about your pet’s diagnosis and treatment during your visit!