Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Nancy Gavron
I spent my childhood in the little Florida beach town of Atlantic Beach and attended high school in nearby Jacksonville. As a child, I thought about becoming a veterinarian, but I wasn’t sure I could handle the sad parts of the job. However, when my first cat, Moosha—born under my bed—developed chronic kidney disease at 8 years old, I became fascinated with his treatment and management, and I realized that I wanted to become a veterinarian to help people and their pets through difficult times.
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida and attended veterinary school at Mississippi State University.
After graduating from vet school, I worked for several years at the same general practice clinic. I am very interested in learning new ways to better utilize ultrasound in the general practice setting and have completed significant training in this area. I enjoy being a vet for many reasons. Successfully treating an animal and improving their quality of life is so rewarding, as is educating clients about their pet’s condition and how to care for them. Like most vets, I love animals, but I became a veterinarian because I love people too.
Part of caring for animals and people means providing guidance and support through a pet’s end-of-life stages. I have always been very grateful for euthanasia and the ability to give a pet a peaceful and painless passing. Saying goodbye to my heart cat, Moosha, was emotionally tough, but it meant a lot that he passed calmly and without pain or fear. I will never forget the cat who inspired my path, and I have his paw print tattooed on my left forearm. Losing my dad unexpectedly before COVID-19 started reinforced what a gift it is to be able to help pets transition with peace and kindness, and I feel honored to be able to support pets and people in my role at Lap of Love.
Outside of work, I love reading, traveling, cooking, listening to true-crime podcasts, watching college football, and spending time with friends and family, including my two cats and three dogs.
About Dr. Rhett Bridger
I was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. My fondest childhood memories involve the many pets- dogs, cats, horses, rodents, and fish- who not only brought joy to my life but also taught me many of life’s most important lessons.
I attended college at the University of West Georgia and majored in History. Since then, my life has been a wonderful adventure that has taken me around the world. I’ve served as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Mozambique. After returning home for a few years, I returned to Mozambique while completing a Master’s degree in Public Health. It was during this experience that I saw the writing on the wall and decided to combine my passion for human connection, education, and animals by pursuing veterinary medicine.
I began my education in veterinary medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, then completed my clinical training at Cornell University. Since graduation, I have slowly drifted south from Alexandria, Virginia to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now my newest path has led me to Jacksonville, Florida with Lap of Love.
I know how hard it can be to say goodbye to a beloved pet and am honored to have the privilege of helping families during their time of need.
About Dr. Nancy Gavron
I spent my childhood in the little Florida beach town of Atlantic Beach and attended high school in nearby Jacksonville. As a child, I thought about becoming a veterinarian, but I wasn’t sure I could handle the sad parts of the job. However, when my first cat, Moosha—born under my bed—developed chronic kidney disease at 8 years old, I became fascinated with his treatment and management, and I realized that I wanted to become a veterinarian to help people and their pets through difficult times.
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida and attended veterinary school at Mississippi State University.
After graduating from vet school, I worked for several years at the same general practice clinic. I am very interested in learning new ways to better utilize ultrasound in the general practice setting and have completed significant training in this area. I enjoy being a vet for many reasons. Successfully treating an animal and improving their quality of life is so rewarding, as is educating clients about their pet’s condition and how to care for them. Like most vets, I love animals, but I became a veterinarian because I love people too.
Part of caring for animals and people means providing guidance and support through a pet’s end-of-life stages. I have always been very grateful for euthanasia and the ability to give a pet a peaceful and painless passing. Saying goodbye to my heart cat, Moosha, was emotionally tough, but it meant a lot that he passed calmly and without pain or fear. I will never forget the cat who inspired my path, and I have his paw print tattooed on my left forearm. Losing my dad unexpectedly before COVID-19 started reinforced what a gift it is to be able to help pets transition with peace and kindness, and I feel honored to be able to support pets and people in my role at Lap of Love.
Outside of work, I love reading, traveling, cooking, listening to true-crime podcasts, watching college football, and spending time with friends and family, including my two cats and three dogs.
About Dr. Rhett Bridger
I was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. My fondest childhood memories involve the many pets- dogs, cats, horses, rodents, and fish- who not only brought joy to my life but also taught me many of life’s most important lessons.
I attended college at the University of West Georgia and majored in History. Since then, my life has been a wonderful adventure that has taken me around the world. I’ve served as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Mozambique. After returning home for a few years, I returned to Mozambique while completing a Master’s degree in Public Health. It was during this experience that I saw the writing on the wall and decided to combine my passion for human connection, education, and animals by pursuing veterinary medicine.
I began my education in veterinary medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, then completed my clinical training at Cornell University. Since graduation, I have slowly drifted south from Alexandria, Virginia to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now my newest path has led me to Jacksonville, Florida with Lap of Love.
I know how hard it can be to say goodbye to a beloved pet and am honored to have the privilege of helping families during their time of need.
About Dr. Nancy Gavron
I spent my childhood in the little Florida beach town of Atlantic Beach and attended high school in nearby Jacksonville. As a child, I thought about becoming a veterinarian, but I wasn’t sure I could handle the sad parts of the job. However, when my first cat, Moosha—born under my bed—developed chronic kidney disease at 8 years old, I became fascinated with his treatment and management, and I realized that I wanted to become a veterinarian to help people and their pets through difficult times.
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida and attended veterinary school at Mississippi State University.
After graduating from vet school, I worked for several years at the same general practice clinic. I am very interested in learning new ways to better utilize ultrasound in the general practice setting and have completed significant training in this area. I enjoy being a vet for many reasons. Successfully treating an animal and improving their quality of life is so rewarding, as is educating clients about their pet’s condition and how to care for them. Like most vets, I love animals, but I became a veterinarian because I love people too.
Part of caring for animals and people means providing guidance and support through a pet’s end-of-life stages. I have always been very grateful for euthanasia and the ability to give a pet a peaceful and painless passing. Saying goodbye to my heart cat, Moosha, was emotionally tough, but it meant a lot that he passed calmly and without pain or fear. I will never forget the cat who inspired my path, and I have his paw print tattooed on my left forearm. Losing my dad unexpectedly before COVID-19 started reinforced what a gift it is to be able to help pets transition with peace and kindness, and I feel honored to be able to support pets and people in my role at Lap of Love.
Outside of work, I love reading, traveling, cooking, listening to true-crime podcasts, watching college football, and spending time with friends and family, including my two cats and three dogs.