Mark is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. 

Prior to veterinary medicine, Mark received his Bachelor of Science in systematics and ecology from the University of Kansas in 1990.  He stayed on to complete a 4-year Master of Arts in Botany (physiological plant ecology) in 1994.  Changing directions, Mark applied to and graduated from Kansas State University with a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1998.  Anecdotally, he was the only botanist to have ever been admitted to veterinary medical doctorate program, which turned out to be very helpful on farms calls dealing with unusual toxicities.   He worked many years as a general practitioner, became head of the emergency department for the largest specialty hospital in Southeast Florida, and then did mobile ultrasound along the Atlantic coast before moving to Virginia.  Mark completed a residency in clinical nutrition from Virginia Polytechnic University in 2006 and became a consultant to Fresh Pet and Rayne Clinical Nutrition.  While practicing as a clinical nutritionist and mobile sonographer in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, and interim director for Sound Technologies, he was offered a residency in diagnostic imaging through Vital Rads and Texas A&M University in 2016.  Mark completed his residency in 2019 and became board certified in the same year. 

Mark has written several publications in both botany and animal sciences.  He has experience in all diagnostic modalities with a special interest in neuroimaging, echocardiography and abdominal ultrasounds. 

Dr. Bassett has had a longstanding interest in veterinary diagnostic imaging.  While working on his undergraduate degree he shadowed in the radiology department at the Texas A&M University Veterinary Hospital. He began his career by attending veterinary school at TAMU, during which he was a student worker in the radiology department. Following veterinary school, he completed a small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University.  He was fortunate to return to Texas A&M University and complete a residency in diagnostic imaging.  During his residency, he pursued his interest in cross-sectional imaging by focusing his research on rapid acquisition of MRI sequences in small breed dogs with intervertebral disc herniation.  Following residency, he works as a contractor for multiple telemedicine companies, a clinician in a large specialty referral center, and locum at his alma mater.

Dr. O’Brien obtained his DVM from Ohio State University and completed his residency in radiology at the University of Pennsylvania.  He was a Major in the US Army and a veteran of the Gulf War.  He was on faculty at the universities of Wisconsin, Kansas State, and Illinois throughout an active academic career.  He has over 100 peer-reviewed published manuscripts.  He is an international expert in contrast ultrasound and advanced CT imaging.  He founded the International Veterinary Ultrasound Society.  He was on the examination committee of the ACVR for 5 years.
He is most happy to have returned to Maine and enjoys the northern New England lifestyle, running trails and climbing mountains. 

Dr. Bolfer is one of the few veterinarians in the country, and the only one in the State of Florida, with a double residency training in Emergency and Critical Care and Cardiology, which equates to 6 years of dedicated advanced specialty training. Dr. Bolfer is also one of the very few in the country, and the only one in the State of Florida, with a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Clinical Cardiology by the University of Florida, adding another 5 years to his dedicated training in Veterinary Cardiology, totaling 11 additional years of specialty training.

Dr. Bolfer is an experienced and passionate veterinarian committed to improving animals’ lives and their quality of life through a collaborative and specialized approach while maintaining excellent communication with his clients, colleagues, and other medical professionals. He is highly accomplished in his field with many years of experience in internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, hemodialysis, and emergency medicine in both private practice and academic settings and has provided leadership in multiple areas of practice including academia, clinical services, research, and education.

Gracie grew up in Texas, and after taking a few years to explore the country, moved back to her home state to settle down. She has always had a love of animals and worked in her first veterinary hospital at the age of 17. She has worked in most positions in a clinic from receptionist to technician and manager. Gracie holds degrees in biology and management and is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. After taking some time to have a family, she returned to the veterinary field where she found her passion in emergency medicine. After several years as an emergency hospital technician, she returned to a primary care practice to help juggle the responsibilities of family and running a family business. 

Gracie and her husband, Mike, are both tournament racquetball players and have enjoyed being doubles partners for many years. Gracie is also very active in Equine Endurance Riding and enjoys hunting, CrossFit, most sports and any outdoor activity. Along with their four children, Gracie and Mike also have three dogs, two cats, two horses, two fish, a guinea pig, and…several ball pythons!

Heather has lived in Florida most of her life and has over 20 years of experience as a veterinary technician.  She worked at the same general practice clinic for 20 years!  Heather started there as a technician and eventually became the Head Tech.  Her favorite part of being a vet tech was working with animals one-on-one every day, helping and comforting them when they were scared or sick, and working with senior/hospice patients. With her experience and very caring nature, she excels in her field and truly exemplifies what it means to be a veterinary technician. 

Heather has two kids, John and Elaina, that keep her plenty busy with “mom stuff.”  She loves spending time with them at the beach, going to the driving range and cooking.   Heather also shares her heart with her three dogs, Sunny, Dennis (pictured) and Doom, and one cat, Peaches.

Ruthie recently graduated from the Korean for Professionals Masters program at the University of Hawaii.  She previously graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Korean.  In 2021 Ruthie began teaching English at three elementary schools in Boryeong, South Korea. During this time she helped rescue dogs from the Korean processing farms and send them overseas to be rescued by families in the United States.  While pursuing her master's degree, Ruthie worked as a translator for an encyclopedia for Seoul National University and teaches Korean at a private academy in Honolulu.

In her time away from academics and work, Ruthie travels the world and loves eating new foods, learning new languages and staying active.  Her favorite pets are guinea pigs.  When she was young, she even had one she would walk around her neighborhood in a stroller! 

Alan currently lives in Leawood, KS. He graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO with a degree in business administration. Later, Alan attended the H&R Block Tax Course, which he completed with full accolades and worked as an H&R tax prepper!

Alan has a passion for sports of all kinds. He is the former assistant boys' basketball coach at Bishop Miege High School where he helped lead them to five state championships. He is also the team statistician for the three-time state championship football team at Bishop Miege. Alan’s loyal sidekick is his labradoodle named Charlie.