Staff

Name: Animal Wellness Center of Bonita
Address: 10347 Bonita Beach Rd SE 118, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135, USA
Telephone: (239) 405-8387

Home

>

Staff

Joe Covino D.V.M

Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Covino relocated to Naples, Florida, with his family in 1985. After graduating from St. John Neumann High School, he attended Iona College in New York State, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Professional Biology. Dr. Covino earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. As part of his studies, Dr. Covino was the lead researcher in a retrospective study on canine acute infected pancreatitis justifying the use of antibiotics in acute pancreatitis in canine patients. He chose to compete to obtain post-doctoral training through a national internship program. He matched with Oradell Animal Hospital, a 36,000 square foot, multi-specialty, 24-hour referral and general practice in Paramus, New Jersey. It was at Oradell that Dr. Covino gained vast experience in a 13-month rotating medicine and surgery program. His direct guidance and communication with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, radiology, emergency and critical care, behavior, neurology, cardiology and nutrition helped hone his skills. Daily rounds ensured that all cases, not just Dr. Covino's, were discussed and shared. In addition to the exposure of cases, he also began dating Dr. Jennifer Dewe-Mathews. After completing his internship, Dr. Covino relocated to Florida and has been practicing in the Naples area where he remained as an associate for more than 5 years. The experience that Dr. Covino gained triggered both the knowledge and competence to design and open a state-of-the art hospital, animal wellness center of bonita. Dr. Covino resides with his wife, Dr. Jennifer Dewe-Mathews, son Vincent, daughter Charlotte, American Staffordshire Terrier Olivia and 3 cats (Chicken, Nigel and Martini).
Dr. Greenfield D.V.M.

Dr. Greenfield is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned his degree in Neurophysiology and Veterinary Medicine. Post-graduation, he started his career in New York, where he bought a practice and worked until moving to Florida in 2007. Dubbed our in house celebrity, he was the host and writer for the News 12 Long Island, “The Family Pet”, a weekly series about pets. After moving to Florida, Dr. Greenfield tried retirement for a few months only to realize he wasn’t cut out for that lifestyle. He started working relief at different hospitals around Southwest Florida until officially joining the AWCB team in January 2020. In his spare time, Dr. Greenfield enjoys spending time with his wife, scuba diving, and rowing.
Kim Office Manager

Kim graduated from Florida Southern College with her bachelor's degree and then went on to attend Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology to gain her veterinary technician license. She was a technician for 10 years before transiting into management. Kim worked in shelter medicine in Colorado before moving to Florida to work at a speciality hospital in Tampa. She is recently engaged and moved to Cape Coral to be closer to family which is was brought her to AWCB. In her spare time, Kim loves spending time on the water either fishing or floating, and reading about wine, her second passion.
Jordyn Veterinary Technician

Jordyn was born in Naples, and has never lived anywhere besides beautiful Southwest Florida. Jordyn's love for animals started at a very young age, and lead to her enrollment into the Veterinary Technician Academy for two years during high school. After high school, Jordyn attended FGCU & FSW for Criminal Justice with plans of becoming a Humane Law Enforcement Officer. Jordyn started working as an veterinary assistant in 2010 and quickly became a technician because of her hard work and dedication. Jordyn is currently enrolled at FSW for Business Management, and hopes to one day be a Veterinary Practice Manager. Jordyn is known in our as the “Pet Whisperer,” since her singing has a natural calming affect on animals. Jordyn is also responsible for working with some of our local animal rescue groups and considers herself an pitbull advocate, as she feels that they are the most misunderstood breed. Jordyn’s work with rescues has lead to one of the greatest moments of her life, the day she adopted Albi from Wee Waggin Rescue! According to Jordyn; Albi is the sweetest, most loving dog with the greatest human-like personality. Albi makes Jordyn laugh everyday and loves to play basketball, run around in circles, and playing in water. In Jordyn’s free time, she enjoys the beach, campfires, going out with friends, and spending as much time with family as possible.
Kylie Veterinary Technician

Kylie has been a veterinary technician for 7 years while also being a mom to three kids, two dogs, and going to school for psychology. Her dream is to one day work with veterans with PTSD. Until then she loves caring for all of our patients here at the clinic and being a valuable asset to the AWCB team.
Angela Veterinary Technician

Angela’s passion for animals started at a young age growing up on a farm Eulfa, Alabama. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1993 working her way up through general practice, speciality medicine, and emergency medicine. With 26 years of experience, she is a true asset to the AWCB team. Outside of work Angela enjoys showing springer spaniels in confirmation, grooming, dog training, and of course hanging out with the love of her life, Joy….her prized springer spaniel.
Tahnyshan CSR

Tahny, as she is referred to in the clinic, is a graduate of veterinary technician school and for three years worked as an overnight emergency technician. She now works for AWCB manning the front desk and taking care of all of our client's needs. A native of Aruba, Tahny loves scuba diving, fishing and spending time with her 7yr old daughter .
Kathryn CSR

Kathryn has been a Bonita Springs resident for eleven years. In her free time, she loves swimming, cooking, and going on cruises. She has been an animal lover her whole life and is excited to start her new career here at AWCB.
Kristina Client Service Representative

Animal wellness center of bonita warmly welcomes Kristina to our medical team! Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Kristina moved with her family to Southwest Florida in 1995. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and her Associates Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from Florida Gulfcoast University in 2008. After working for the State Attorney's Office in Collier County, and interning for a criminal defense attorney in Naples and the Public Defender’s Office in Fort Myers, she discovered that criminal justice no longer appealed to her and decided to pursue her passion and childhood dream of working with animals. She began by volunteering with local rescue groups, and working with the Humane Society of Naples. Kristina has been volunteering/working in the field of veterinary medicine since 2005. Currently residing in Bonita Springs with her boyfriend, Chris, their four cats: Vito, Chester, Cassie and Zak, and their Golden Retriever, Addison (Addi), Kristina is an avid Florida Gators, Florida Everblades, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Bears fan. Very involved in animal rescue, Kristina serves on the board of the Golden Retriver Rescue of SW Florida as the medical coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her animals…watching her favorite sports teams play, going to ice hockey games, the beach, traveling, attending animal rescue events, and going to country music concerts.