Our Team

Practice Manager

 Jessica has been working at Merrill Animal Clinic since 2002. She started out in the kennel and quickly moved up the M.A.C. ladder & now runs the whole show! She graduated from Terry Parker High School in 2001 and she attended UNF until 2004. Jess volunteered at Jacksonville Humane Society for 2 years. Jessica and her husband have a beautiful daughter named, Michaela and a handsome young son named, Tommy. The Kings share their growing home with 2 dogs, as well as 2 cat. In Jess' limited spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her beautiful family.

Front of House Manager

Jessica has been part of the MAC family since 2004 when she started in the kennel. She loves interacting with clients and is relieved not to have to deal with needles and pet 'samples'. 

She graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Jacksonville University where she met her husband. They graduated together in 2005 and were married in 2007. They have two gorgeous daughters, Lila & Holly. They share their home with 5 cats and 2 little dogs.

When not at work, being 'Mommy' is her favorite thing. She also enjoys vacationing to hot places, gardening her succulents, and relaxing. 

Technician Manager

Melissa is out head veterinary technician. She has been working at Merrill Animal Clinic in December of 2008. She started her MAC career in the kennel, was later promoted to reception and has been a veterinary technician since 2013.  Melissa graduated from Jacksonville University in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in Marine Science and she is currently in school to become a certified veterinary technician. 

She and her husband share their home with a small dog and 2 cats. When not at work she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her loved ones, volunteering with cub scouts, and spending time with the neighborhood cats that have adopted her as 'Mom'. 

House Cat

Momma has been part of the MAC family since 2019. She serves as our human resource department, complaint department and IT. When she's not busy darting around the office, Momma likes sunbathing and cuddles.