Meet the Doctors
Elizabeth Brown, DVM
Born and raised in Sarasota, Dr. Beth received both her undergraduate and veterinary medicine degrees from the University of Florida. After initially practicing in California for several years, Dr Brown moved back to Florida with her husband, Sam (also a Sarasota native). Beth diversified her medical training by completing the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s certification course; enabling her to expand her treatment options for both small animals and horses.
Dr Brown also uses chiropractic manipulation, physical rehabilitation, specializing in Canine Rehabilitation Therapy continuing education to further her ability to help our companions.
Outside of the clinic, Beth spends time with her husband Sam and her daughter, Sandy. You would think that after a long week at the clinic the last thing Dr Brown would want to do would be ride horses or chase crazy bird-dogs, but in fact she is very active in Field Trials. Boating, beaches and fishing keep her busy in the off season.
Terah Browning, DVM
Dr. Terah Browning was born and raised in Southern Illinois. At a young age she had a strong interest in veterinary medicine and working with children. Dr Browning moved to Sarasota in 1990 when she married her husband Tim. Through her undergraduate studies she worked as a nanny as well as a veterinary technician. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida and her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She first practiced as a veterinarian with Animal ER and Braden River Equine after graduation. Dr Browning partnered and started West Coast Veterinary Center with Dr Brown in 2008.
Dr Browning’s interest in veterinary medicine includes internal medicine, cardiac, reproduction and holistic medicine. Dr Browning recently completed her training for acupuncture with the Chi Institute and looks forward to further expanding her knowledge in both herbal and nutritional therapy.
When not focusing on veterinary medicine or her business, she enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband and sons.
Eileen Naaman, DVM
Eileen Naaman grew up in South Florida and from an early age, she wanted to help animals.
After graduating from the University of Florida's veterinary college, she worked in North Florida and eventually came to Sarasota to care for farm animals, horses, dogs and cats. This included emergencies and critical care at Sarasotas first Animal Emergency clinic. She is also a graduate of Chi Institute Veterinary Acupuncture program.
She has also lived in to Hawaii allowed her to help animals in Maui and Molokai for many years, and has also provided animal care in American Samoa. Now back home in Sarasota, she is happy to help WCVC provide care to the wonderful patients here.
When not working, Eileen enjoys time with her husband and their two kitties and being outdoors in nature trail riding, hiking, and boating.
Elizabeth Dammers, DVM
A native Floridian from Tampa, Dr. Dammers completed her undergraduate in Animal Sciences and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. After graduation she completed an internship in equine veterinary medicine and performed relief work at various small animal care settings in Florida. This lead to her close work with local Sarasota animal rescues and eventually a full time position as a lead veterinarian at the Humane Society of Sarasota County. She is delighted to be working with the team at West Coast where she gets to see and build relationships with both the pets and their parents.
Dr. Dammers shares her home with adopted cats, Manford, Gremlin and Dinah-saur and her golden retriever, Percy. She also has a semi-retired draft horse, named Shaggy. In her spare time Dr. Dammers enjoys traveling, riding horses and trips to Harry Potter world.
Stewart Clarke, DVM
Dr. Stu Clarke attended Iowa State University for undergraduate studies. He received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.
After several years of small animal practice, he purchased Lincolnshire Animal Hospital.
After visiting family in Sarasota, he fell in love with the area and relocated to the sunny west coast in 2020.
Dr. Stu enjoys Surgery, Dentistry and responsible wellness medicine in small animals.
He and his soulmate, Nedra, live in Venice Florida. When not caring for pets, he enjoys family, boating on the gulf, pickleball, and the Bears.
Richard Funk, DVM
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