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New Faces at Seaside
Seaside Veterinary Hospital is thrilled to be introducing some new faces on their team. In a world where
DVM’s can throw a dart at a map and find a job, Lead DVM,
Dr. Wes Blount and Hospital
Manager, Brandi Morrow have worked diligently with veterinary universities since 2019.
They recognized that making a name for Seaside as the place to get hands-on learning and mentorship would be the way to recruit the best talent.
Students at the top of their class get first pick on internships and externships. With student’s word of mouth spreading about a great experience, Seaside teaches as many as twelve veterinary students a year. They say “yes” to pets, provide quality medicine and love to teach with dedicated mentorship. Seaside is better for the students they bring to our island, and so are your pets. Dr. Blount and Brandi are selective when choosing new doctors to bring on board, and they found the right fit in doctors Matison Hanish and Cullen Kurgan.
Dr. Mati Hanish grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota. She pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at The University of Minnesota. She then moved to St. Kitts where she attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hanish has a passion for integrative medicine, general practice, and surgery. She and her husband Alejandro have 2 dogs (Vidia and Ringo) and 5 cats (Violet, Mooncake, Reina, Poe, and Sagwa). In her free time, Dr. Hanish enjoys kiteboarding and freediving as well as relaxing with her animals. She came to Seaside on an internship and fell in love with the island beaches, community, and their pets, of course! Dr. Hanish felt like one of the Seaside team from week one.
Dr. Cullen Kurgan was born and raised in Indiana He received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University. He is an avid fisherman. Dr. Kurgan fished on Purdue’s Bass team while earning his degree there. He went on to attend Veterinary School at St. George’s University and University of Florida. On his days off you can find him at the beach fishing for sharks or pompano. Dr. Kurgan did an internship with Dr. Weldon, who performs ultrasounds and ECHOs once a month at Seaside. He said that after visiting over 20 hospitals, he felt the most at home on St Simons Island.
Schedule your pet’s next visit and stop in to meet these important new members of the Seaside team. Seaside Veterinary Hospital is located at 175 Skylane Road. For more information about their veterinarians and services or to make an appointment, visit seasidevets.com. They hope that they continue to be your best friend’s best friend!
FROM TOP: Dr. Cullen Kurgan; Dr. Mati Hanish
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