Dr. Candice Vance
DVM
Stephanie Cruz
Veterinary Technician
Jessica Smalley
Veterinary Technician
DVM
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
With 16 years in the veterinary field and a degree in Veterinary Technology from Saint Pete College she’s got the skills, the passion, and the dedication to make a difference in the lives of pets and their people.
Jessica’s superpower? Animal behavior and enrichment! She believes in bridging the communication gap between humans and their fur babies to ensure the best life possible. (Basically, she’s like a pet whisperer!)
When she’s not rocking scrubs, she’s rocking the karaoke mic! If you ever need a vet tech AND a backup singer, she’s your girl.
Stephanie is a 6 year Honorably Discharged United States Naval Veteran who’s goal was to work in Veterinary Medicine and provide the best quality care and education. Stephanie is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated from Sanford Brown in 2015. Her interests in the field of Veterinary Medicine include internal medicine, dentistry, and radiology, with a background in team management and Emergency Medicine.
Stephanie lives in Ocala and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, dog Remy, and anywhere in the sun kayaking, hiking, and swimming. She has a special interest in Cooking, Gardening and keeping various tropical plants.
Dr. Candice Vance is a licensed veterinarian who has been serving central Florida and more specifically The Villages Area for the last 17 years. Dr. Vance graduated from The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 Cum Laude. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as being certified as a Fear Free Professional and Cat Friendly Veterinarian. Through the years Dr. Vance has focused on her interests by seeking additional training in the areas of Ultrasound, Internal medicine and Dermatology. She grew up in Dade City, Florida and attended Saint Leo University for her bachelor’s degree. While at Saint Leo, she met her husband, Barry who currently works as President/Senior Scientist for Water and Air research in Gainesville, FLorida. Barry and Candice are the proud parents of their daughter Lola. The Vance’s have had many cherished pets together through the years, and currently have a Golden Retriever Leo “Dibarkio” and a cat Katy “Purry”. As a family the “Vances” have worked hard to serve in careers that help others whether it is a beloved furry family member or the Florida environment in which we live. Dr. Vance started Vance Veterinary as an extension to her long career as an associate veterinarian at Mulberry Grove Animal Hospital. Her training through the years at a hospital whose focus was always on providing the highest quality of care, while maintaining a focus on a stress free experience led her to a passion for house call veterinary work. Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Vance’s close relationship with her grandparents growing up guided her to a place where serving that generation with empathy, respect and a general interest in their lives and experiences has made for the development of strong bonds with her clients that will no doubt serve as a guiding purpose to her work. Serving people, caring for animals and creating a family like atmosphere is at the heart of her mission in creating this practice. Client education and communication so that pet parents feel comfortable in the understanding of their pet’s care in the stress free environment of their own home will be one of Vance Veterinary’s core values, along with building lasting relationships with pets and people alike.
