Our Team

• Founder & Managing Director
• Licensed Psychotherapist
• Certified Leadership Coach

• My vision for the veterinary profession is…
  • I envision a vet med world where those who passionately care for our pets and animals are 1) celebrated, 2) supported emotionally, financially, physically, and socially and 3) are empowered as the leaders and experts of this profession in order to provide the very best care possible to their patients.
• The best advice I ever received was…
  • The best advice I ever received was in working with clients with a high level of outward success (money, status, etc) who were deeply unhappy. They taught me to be very aware of and balanced in ALL forms of “wealth/success” including inner contentment; meaningful relationships; time abundance; physical health; and a deep sense of purpose.
• Share a quote that you feel you’d like to have showcased
  • “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
  • “Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you, give them everything they need to grow, and your business will thrive.” – Richard Brandson
• If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
  • I would be a pegasus that can soar above it all to get a birds’ eye view and also be firmly planted on the ground, free to run with their herd, and occasionally go for a silly roll in the dirt.

• My vision for the veterinary profession is…
  •  I envision a veterinary profession where every workspace thrives as a safe and supportive environment that fosters autonomy, collaboration, and inclusion through passionate leadership teams that are well-trained, nurtured through coaching, and dedicated to the wellbeing of their team members.
• The best advice I ever received was… 
  • “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
• Share a quote that you feel you’d like to have showcased
  • “Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama
• If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
  • If I could be any animal, I would be the fabled unicorn that has the intuitive and sensitive nature of a horse, with the addition of mystical abilities, because what could be better?!

• My vision for the veterinary profession is… 
  • I believe if we take care of our team members, they will in turn have better capacity to provide excellent care for their patients, the clients will see and feel this resulting in overall happier clients. We can propel the entire veterinary profession forward by starting with our team members!
• The best advice I ever received was…
  • “Be honest” and “See the job, do the job, stay out of the misery”
• Share a quote that you feel you’d like to have showcased
  • My career in vet med began with a client focus. Oftentimes folks would say to me, I don’t know how you can do what you do, so much death. When in fact, that is what made me feel so invigorated by my role. I am able to physically see and hear about unconditional love, every single day (and sometimes in this world, that can feel rare). People would not feel sad, angry, or crawl into a cement kennel run to lay with an injured companion animal, if there wasn’t true love present. A Helen Keller quote exemplifies this sentiment: “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ― Helen Keller
• If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
  •  I would be a manatee: they float around all day eating and farting (to stay buoyant). Sign me up for the curvy mermaid club and I’d be so content. They have no natural predators (just boat propellers), they exude a sense of peace, calm, and natural curiosity.

• My vision for the veterinary profession is…
  • A sustainable and innovative field in service to animals and their families, in which professionals can make a lifelong career, individuals can find meaning and value in their work  and teams can thrive on collaboration, trust and joy.
• The best advice I ever received was… 
  • Henry Ford did not stop his pursuit of automobile production for fear that there weren’t paved roads, traffic control or gas stations on every corner.  Thomas Edison did not stop his pursuit of the light bulb for fear of the lack of an electrical grid. Innovation that changes the world uncovers and creates new problems which create opportunities for the application of other’s genius. Don’t let secondary challenges stop you from the pursuit of trying new ways of doing things, asking “how could I make this better?” and being willing to get it wrong with faith that when you do get it right, you’ll be making a significant difference for others.
• Share a quote that you feel you’d like to have showcased
  • “If a voice inside of you says ‘you cannot paint’, by all means paint, and the voice will be silenced” – Vincent van Gough
• If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
  • I would be a cat (specifically one owned by a sweet older lady), because sleeping for 18-20 hours a day is “normal” and no one expects cats to follow commands.

As Full Circle Lab’s program coordinator, Ana is instrumental in supporting client onboarding while juggling an ever-changing variety of administrative tasks. She is a natural jack-of-all-trades with a willingness to learn more skills. Her positive attitude is contagious.

“Dr. Jeff” is an Emmy-winning veterinarian with 40 years of experience. He founded Century Veterinary Group, sold to VCA in 2018, and co-founded Airvet, the nation’s largest pet telehealth platform. A former president of the Association of Veterinary Communicators, he lives in LA with his wife, three children, seven grandchildren, and nine pets.

Florian contributes to Full Circle Lab his experience and perspectives gained throughout a diverse career ranging from leading NASA research projects, building and investing in start-ups, and most recently facilitating Fortune500 team-to-team consulting sessions.