Vets

James K. Isom, D.V.M

Dr. Isom has been the owner of Plantation Animal Hospital for over 40 years. He obtained his Bachelor�s of Science Degree and his DVM from Kansas State University. Dr. Isom began his veterinary career as a large animal veterinarian, but soon found his true love was with small animals. In 1964, he formed Plantation Animal Hospital, which grew from a one doctor practice to our current seven doctor hospital. Dr. Isom has earned a reputation in this community for his gentle and quality care of his patients. He served as President of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association in 1977 & 1978. He is also a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. His special interests are surgery (any and all) and dermatology.

Marie T. McInerney, D.V.M.

Although a native of California, Dr. McInerney obtained her Bachelor�s Degree in Animal Science at the University of Massachusetts in 1998 and her DVM at Texas A & M Veterinary College in 2001. She is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. She joined the Plantation Animal Hospital family in 2002 and special interests include internal medicine, care of geriatric patients and preventative medicine. She is the guardian of one geriatric cat and works every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

John H. Howard

Dr. Howard graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and went on to Kenyon College where he excelled in swimming. He continued his education at Ohio State and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1963. Over the years, Dr. Howard has continued to help the college by volunteering as Head of the Alumni Endowment Drive for chairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine. After college and marriage the Howards next destination was Winter Haven, Florida where Dr. Howard accepted an internship in a mixed practice (both large and small animals). After the internship, he went on to work for Ellis Farms in Walton, Kentucky at an equine/bovine practice. In 1970, the Howards moved to Ft. Lauderdale where he opened a hospital with a classmate of his from Ohio State. Now comes the really great part as Dr. Howard then joined Plantation Animal Hospital in 1976 where he and Dr. Isom made an excellent veterinary team with lots of work, fun and always a sense of humor. Then after 28 years together, Dr. Howard decided to retire(that didn't last long, he missed us) so Dr. Howard has now returned home and is now joining us on a part time basis(for now). His former colleagues and co-workers are thrilled to have him back as well as former clients. Dr. Howard holds the distinction of being able to practice quality medicine and tending to his first priority-his family but holds a special interest in internal medicine, ears and skin problems.

Dr. Lisa Feinstein, D.V.M.

Dr. Lisa Feinstein was born and raised in South Florida. She was always the child carrying the cat around the house or playing out in the yard with the dog. Dr. Feinstein attended Princeton University (BA Biology)for her undergraduate degree and Tufts University for her Veterinary Degree(DVM) and Masters in Public Health(MPH). When she returned to South Florida, she met her husband and got married. She practiced at a clinic in Coral Springs for 8 years before it closed. Dr. Feinstein's very happy to join Plantation Animal Hospital. Her special interests include feline medicine and dermatology. She has been on the board of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association for the last 2 years and is a member of the AVMA.

Dr. James Anderson, D.V.M

I was born and raised in the cold icy streets of Detroit, Michigan. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Prairie View A&M; University(Texas). I became a Veterinarian at the University of Florida(Go Gators!). Began practice as a USDA-VS Veterinary Medical Officer at the Miami Animal Import Center. While working in Miami, I earned a Masters of Business Administration at Nova Southeastern University. Hobbies include Tournament Bass Fishing and Football/Basketball. Veterinary interests include Internal Medicine and Surgery.

Ken Schwartz, D.V.M

Dr. Schwartz was born and raised in Manalapan, NJ, before heading to college at the University of Virginia, and then veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a vet for three years in New York City, before deciding to leave the frigid air and state taxes behind and moving to South Florida. He has been here for 5 years and loves it. A recent addition to Plantation Animal Hospital, Dr. Schwartz enjoys surgery, internal and preventative medicine.

Dr. Z (Zielezienski), D.V.M

Dr. Z was born a long, long time ago in Virginia. She traveled extensively in Europe for three years(of course, she doesn't remember much as she was only 6 years old). She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (a vet school with a name almost as long as hers)in 1987 (PLEASE, don't do the math). She was recruited by Dr. Bernie Levene and Dr. Susan Clubb to move to Florida, and work at Pet Farm (a facility where she helped maintain and treat thousands of birds every day). In 1989, she went into private practice, seeing avian patients exclusively. She has become one of the most respected and widely-known avian veterinarians in the South Florida area. Dr. Z has two children (both of whom grew up in an animal hospital), several birds, and a wonderful husband who is an accomplished architect. Her hobbies include collecting craft supplies (she never has time to actually DO crafts), and chauffeuring her children around.