Meet our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Dr. Linda Register is a native Floridian. Receiving her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, (DVM), degree from the University of Florida in 1996. Dr. Register obtained her Certified Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) certificate from the Chi Institute in 2009. She complimented that with a becoming a Certified Veterinary Food Therapist in 2018.
Upon graduation she practiced with private small animal day and emergency veterinary hospitals providing regular and relief veterinary services for the Tampa Bay area. In 2010 she started East-West Animal Hospital.
Her holistic medicine interests include Behavior, Nutraceuticals, Western Herbs, and Nutrition. She is currently enrolled in the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine to obtain a masters degree in Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Register is married with one daughter. She owns 1 dog and 2 cats, all of which are rescues. Dr. Register is active in a classic car club, as well as an avid Gator Fan. In her spare time she enjoys reading fiction books and working in her garden. Dr. Register is an adamant crafter, often browsing Pinterest for new ideas on how to make simple things interesting. When not browsing, she can be found creating Harry Potter crafts with her daughter, or at Painting with a Twist creating a new masterpiece.
Dr. Gina Ushi is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr Ushi currently works in the Tampa Bay area, providing compassionate medical care to dogs and cats. Alongside her clinical work, she also leverages her expertise through consulting projects and writing articles about pet health, sharing her knowledge to educate and inspire fellow pet owners!
Her professional interests include emergency and critical care, wildlife medicine, nutrition, hospice and palliative care.
In her free time, Dr Ushi enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Meet Our Care Team
Meet our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!
Lisa completed her studies of Veterinary Technology with Hillsborough Community College in May 2021, although she continues learning at EWAH.
Lisa has an adorable JRT mix named Matilda, as well as an Australian Cattle Dog named Milano. On her off time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her pets. On her off time Lisa loves to travel and explore nature.
Jordyn grew up in Nebraska. She moved to Florida for school. Has always loved animals and came to work with EWAH in June 2023. In her spare time, Jordyn can be found with her head in a fiction novel or exploring the outdoors. Jordyn has a spicy cat named Pickles.
Leia has lived in the Tampa area her entire life and she is currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Biology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. At the university, she is a member of the collegiate gymnastics team and was recruited during high school. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree in 2023, she is attending University of Wisconsin College of Veterinary Medicine. Leia will be working with us as her college schedule allows.
At home, Leia has two English bulldogs (Biscuit and Poe) as well as two cats, a Persian, and Maine Coon Mix (Simba and Lola). During her time off she enjoys spending time with family and friends while enjoying her time outside in nature, and training for gymnastics.
Caitlin graduated from Steinbrenner High School with a CVA certification. She currently attends college in North Carolina with a major in biology, aspiring to become a veterinarian later. She is committed to expanding her knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.
When she's not immersed in her studies, Caitlin can be found on the tennis court, hitting the gym, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or enjoying quality time with her loved ones. Her enthusiasm for learning and diverse interests makes her a valuable addition to any team.
When she's not immersed in her studies, Caitlin can be found on the tennis court, hitting the gym, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or enjoying quality time with her loved ones. Her enthusiasm for learning and diverse interests makes her a valuable addition to any team.
