Susan Kelleher, D.V.M.
Dr. Kelleher is originally from Buffalo, NY. Don’t worry Dolphin Fans, she doesn’t know football well and roots for anybody who scores! She received her Bachelor’s degree with a dual major in Chemistry and Biology from Alfred University in 1990 and went on to veterinary school at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Kelleher fulfilled her dreams of being warm in the winter by moving to Florida in August of 1995. She spent her first 3 1/2 years in small animal practices in South Florida. As time went on and her following of avian and exotic pets grew, she decided to “take the plunge” and start her own practice. The result…Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital. This has been a dream come true: a quiet atmosphere where Dr. Kelleher can focus all her attention on the special needs of unique pets.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Kelleher enjoys spending time with her daughters Elba and Claire, her son, Myles and husband Greg as well as the family’s furry, feathered and scaly pets. Her pets include a cat, William, an 90lb African Spur Thigh tortoise named Durda, Xander a Blue and Gold Macaw, and an English Budgie, Nathaniel (sorry, no partridge in a pear tree!). She also enjoys baseball, gardening, reading, knitting, biking, geocaching and sewing. She hosts veterinary students from both the USA and abroad for externships at the clinic and is a well known lecturer at both national and international veterinary meetings.
Many of you who have been clients here for a long time may have noticed that somebody is missing….Maggie. Maggie was Dr. K’s constant companion. She came to the clinic daily with Dr. K and enjoyed both giving and receiving attention. Maggie was with Dr. K since June 26, 1990. She helped children get over their fear of dogs, helped with “grief counseling”, keeping tired toddlers occupied while their parents focused on their pet’s needs as well as keeping people company when Dr. K got behind in appointments. Maggie passed away February 23, 2007. She was just 7 weeks shy of her 17th birthday. She is greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dr. K is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and first Saturday of every month for appointments and consultations.
Bairon Madrigal, D.V.M.
Dr. Madrigal is a native South Floridian (he loves it down here). He completed his bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern University and then went on to complete his master’s degree in Infectious Diseases at Tufts University. He then graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a certificate in Exotics and Zoological Medicine. While there, he was trained and mentored by the renowned Dr. James W. Carpenter. Dr. Madrigal has been a part of the BAEAH family for a long time. He started here as a veterinary assistant, then became a student extern, and is here now as a veterinarian.
He has many exotics of his own including prairie dogs, axolotls, red-eyed crocodile skinks, chickens, ducks, geese, and a reef tank. His favorite hobbies outside of veterinary medicine include caring for his house plants and garden, SCUBA diving, hiking with his dogs, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.
Amelia Baldwin, B.V.M.S.
Dr. Baldwin has always had a passion for exotics and wildlife medicine. Prior to veterinary school, she externed in South Africa working with a wildlife and game veterinarian as well as lived in Thailand for 6 months to work with the Asian elephant and sea turtle populations. She also spent several years working under the direction of Dr. Susan Horton at Chicago Exotics Animal hospital as a technician. Dr. Baldwin then attended the University of Glasgow in Scotland for her degree in veterinary medicine. Throughout school, she spent time in south Florida working at Loggerhead Marinelife Center under Dr. Charlie Manire and also continued learning from Dr. Horton in Chicago. Since graduating, she has taught pre-veterinary students in Thailand and Australia and has settled in south Florida, making Broward Avian and Exotics Animal Hospital her home.
Jasmine
Practice Manager
Jasmine is our Jersey girl who enjoys life with her multiple pets, such as Porker, Binx, and Moose. We met her as she made and served us our sub sandwiches and liked her instantly. She started back in 2017 as part of our client services team but has climbed her way to her current position as practice manager. We have enjoyed seeing her grow into our wonderful manager today!
Dyanne, CVT
CVT
Dyanne, CVT – Certified Veterinary Technician
Dyanne was born and raised in Pennsylvania but moved to South Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Deciding to pursue a career in animal nursing, she went back to school and graduated from Miami Dade College’s Veterinary Technician program in 2007.
Kristin
Veterinary Technician
Kristin was born and raised in South Florida. She graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in 2000. She married Matthew, her high school sweetheart, in October 2006. Together they have several species of pets. She teaches Sunday school for two-year-olds at her church. Kristin joined our practice in April of 2008. She spent the prior 2.5 years as a bird and reptile keeper at Miami Seaquarium. She enjoys reading and being outdoors in her spare time. Kristin has two beautiful boys that also love all the animals.
Suheily
Veterinary Technician
Suheily was born and raised in South Florida while her family is from Peru. Like much of our staff, she has many pets of her own such as 3 dogs, 2 cats, a guinea pig, a tarantula, and a snake. She has been a veterinary technician at dog and cat hospitals for the past 3 years. We are the first exotics hospital she has worked at and given how much she has enjoyed exotic pets of her own in the past, she loves working here. Some of her hobbies include fostering animals, spending time with her pets, and going to Disney with her fiance.