Ashley Jackson, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Originally from the Cleveland area, Dr. Jackson graduated from the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, fell in love with the beach and “won the lottery” when she became an associate vet at Southside. She has loved horses and dogs from a young age, and her interest in veterinary medicine was fostered by a vet who let her assist with the horses she rode in high school. She shares her home with Lil Southie, a kitten who was left in a box at the clinic; Jax, who loves the water; and Big Joe, the sweetest a cocker spaniel in the world, as well as daughter Maxine. In her free time, she enjoys all outdoor activities, including boating, hiking, going to the beach and simply reading in her hammock.
Teresa K. Worth, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Worth grew up in Birmingham, AL, and thanks to her 4th grade science teacher, always wanted to understand how living things worked. She combined that curiosity with her love of animals to earn a degree in zoology, followed by a DVM, at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to Florida in 1994. She spends her free time with family and friends on a boat at Crab Island or at a local brewery. She also enjoys reading, and she recently started painting again.
Nicole Ward, DVM
Veterinarian
Born and raised in Crestview, Dr. Ward shadowed Southside’s Dr. Worth in high school, an experience that deepened her love of veterinary medicine. She knew from elementary school that she wanted to be a vet, so she earned a BS in biological sciences from FSU, followed by a DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Because she loved the environment at Southside in her days shadowing Dr. Worth, she was thrilled to return and work here after completing vet school. She has a two-year-old Rottie named Aida Noelle who loves to play in the sprinkler and on the slip-and-slide with her children.
Samantha Landsberg, DVM
Veterinarian
Growing up in Niceville, Florida, Dr. Landsberg spent most of her free time riding and competing in equestrian events or on the water. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting—but once she decided that veterinary medicine was actually her calling, she returned to the Plains and earned a DVM from Auburn University in 2008. She has been a part of the Southside Animal Hospital Team ever since.
Dr. Landsberg shares her home with her precious dog Olivia and her two cats Bunny and Tiberius. When she’s not working you can find her still pursuing her equestrian ambitions, riding and competing with her three beautiful half-Arabians.
Kayla
Practice Manager
Kayla grew up in Baker, FL, and realized she wanted to work in veterinary medicine when she was 18. She found Southside when she brought her dog in for emergency care while looking for a position in veterinary medicine. Luckily there was an opening available that was perfect for her. She shares her home with Boudreaux, a 10-year-old pit bull; Binx, a 10-year-old cat; and Cooper, a 4-year-old English bulldog. She likes to spend her free time with friends and family.
Heather
Bather
Heather grew up in the Rocky Mountains where she spent time with baby animals on the family ranch. Her current pets are Stanlee Biscuit Whiskers, Moustache, Manuel (Manny), Kermit T. Frog and Daryl Dawkins.
Lindsey
Vet Tech
Lindsey likes to keep moving! She grew up in Derry, NH, moved to Groton, MA, at 13, attended Holyoke Community College, got married, moved to Florida in 2006, moved to Germany, returned to Florida and landed in a job at Southside in 2018. She was raised with family dogs and cats and has always loved animals. Her first job at 15 was as a kennel attendant at a vet clinic. She shares her home with a 7-year-old yellow Lab named Belle; a 16-year-old red-coated dachshund named Duke, and a 17-year-old tabby named Maddie. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, especially at the beach, the zoo, or on the river.
Michelle
Reception
A Mossy Head, FL, native, Michelle has loved animals since she was a child. She currently lives with Winchester, Caroline, Red Seal and Troy, all adopted from Southside. In her free time, she enjoys doing things outdoors, crafting and cooking.
Sandra
CVT
Sandra grew up in Shalimar, FL. In 1985, she worked at Niceville Animal Hospital with Dr. David Wood, and when he opened Southside, she came here to work with him and has stayed. She attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA., and completed an internship at the University of Georgia in Athens. She has three cats, Dodger and Fagan, 17-year-old brothers who she hand-raised since they were a week old and kept–foster fail! Olden is a doll-face Persian she adopted from Southside. In her free time, Sandra enjoys reading, watching movies or good TV and bird watching. She lives on the water, so she also enjoys watching sailboat races.
Megan
Megan Martin is a native Floridian who left to attend school at Washington State. Megan grew up on a farm and was exposed to all kinds of animals, from pigs and cows to zebras, wallabies, and coatimundi! Her chores as a kid were taking care of the animals on her family’s farm – a pretty great start for a career with animals.
Megan is the owner of two Norwegian elkhounds, Jaeger and Valkyrie. She also has Riot, the dog who walks into walls, and a dog she thinks has music playing in his head named Hagrid. She also says she has “too many cats.” In her free time, Megan rides her horse, Indy, and hangs with family, explores nature like springs and creeks, and loves to travel!
Mariah
Veterinary Technician
Mariah is one of our talented Southside vet techs. She grew up in the area and always loved animals, so it seemed like the ideal career path for her. Mariah currently has her free time occupied by her dogs Athena, a 6-year-old black lab mix, and Koko, a 4-year-old lab pit mix. When she isn’t working or spending time with her dogs, Maria enjoys hiking and adventuring near the river!
Maikayla
KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Maikayla joined the Southside team in October of 2023. Her current pets include Sunkist, a young Bearded Dragon. When she’s not at work, Maikayla enjoys relaxing, watching TV, listening to music, and spending time with her daughter.
Amanda
RECEPTIONIST
Amanda has been with Southside Animal Hospital since 2008 and has worked in multiple roles, including bather, kennel technician, and veterinary technician. Her love of animals has been lifelong; she always had pets growing up. Her current fur family includes dogs Buck, Cali, Rip, and Hadley and cats Haze, Keke, and Two Face. In her free time, Amanda likes to spend time with her fiancé and their three boys—often hanging out at the river or on their boat.
Dazhah
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Dazhah began working at Southside in 2017 and originally started as a Kennel Tech. She has loved animals since grade school and a career in the veterinary field has always appealed to her. She currently has two dogs: Rillo, the Weimaraner mix, and Aphrodite, the pittie. When she’s not at work, you’ll likely find Dazhah kayaking at the beach or river, or gathering with friends to relax and dive into the latest conspiracy theories.
Samantha
RECEPTIONIST
Samantha joined the Southside team in May 2024. She discovered her love of animals early on, and her childhood pets included a golden retriever, two cats, and two guinea pigs. Her current fur family consists of two cats: Tommy (a tripod kitty) and Half pint. In her free time, Samantha likes to spend time with her family and her boyfriend and relax while reading or listening to music.
Kim
NDGAA-CERTIFIED PET STYLIST
Kim has been making the pets at Southside look and feel wonderful since 2000. She is a highly skilled and talented groomer who earned her NDGAA certification early in her career. Kim has always loved animals but was never allowed any as a child, so you could say she’s making up for lost time! Her current pets include dog Bella and cats Toes and Wesa. In her spare time, Kim likes to spend time with her family and enjoy the great outdoors via hiking, camping, swimming, kayaking, running, and more.
Alyssa
KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Alyssa began working at Southside in the summer of 2022, but her love of animals goes back to childhood, when her family pets included dogs, cats, rats, and hamsters. Her current furry family members are dogs Mako and Maverick and cat Maize. In her free time, Alyssa likes to read, snuggle with her pets, and play Sims.
Kat
KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Kat grew up working with dogs and horses, so a career in animal care is a perfect fit for her. Her current critter crew includes Pumbaa, whom Kat suspects is actually a land hippo masquerading as a dog. In her spare time, Kat enjoys crocheting and other art projects and loves to work with horses when she gets the opportunity. However, her favorite thing is spending time with her husband and dog.
Elise
RECEPTIONIST
Elise earned her certification as a dog trainer through Animal Behavior College and joined the Southside team in June 2022. She has always loved animals but didn’t have any pets as a child, but her family now includes pit mix Finn, cats Piper and Noodle, and guinea pigs Eddie and Neo. Elise enjoys sewing, reading, and dog training in her free time.
Alexis
RECEPTIONIST
Alexis has loved being around animals since she was a child and joined the Southside family in May 2024. Alexis is currently a proud dog mom to a trio of pugs, Louie, Libi, and Leia, who love splashing in their kiddie pool and playing with bubbles. Alexis likes to spend time with her family (both furry and otherwise), read, and go to the beach when she’s not at work.