Meet Your Veterinary Family!

Dr. Bassem Deeb

Owner

Dr. Bassem Deeb grew up in Cairo, Egypt, where his love of animals began early in life. His childhood was spent caring for a variety of animals.

At an early age, he realized his love and care for animals and how he could best serve the animal community by becoming a veterinarian. He understood the connections that people have toward their pets at that early age. Following his childhood dream, Dr. Deeb attended Cairo University, where he studied Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Medical Science. Even during his time in medical school, he never stopped caring for animals and volunteered regularly. Dr. Deeb is indulging his passion for helping and rescuing injured pets.

After making the United States his permanent home, Dr. Deeb completed the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program sanctioned by the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA). Dr. Deeb also completed his internship at an Emergency Small Animal Hospital in NJ.

For over fifteen years, Dr. Deeb has established a highly-esteemed career in veterinary medicine excelling in many areas, including Preventative Medicine, Surgery, Emergency, and Critical Care Medicine. He is passionate about delivering high-quality medicine to your pets. Dr. Deeb served as Chief-of-Staff for many years in an animal hospital in Tampa, FL.

In addition to his experience, this position enabled him to mentor and educate incoming veterinarians, veterinary students, and support staff.

Dr. Deeb is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA), as well as a USDA-accredited veterinarian. He is also certified to approve international and interstate pet travel requirements and health certificates.

Dr. Deeb continues to further his education and training through advanced courses in veterinary medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and participating in events in his community.

Dr. Shepherd

In charge of love, care, and post-op snuggles

We’d like to introduce the newest member of our staff! This is Dr. Shepherd, and he will be in charge of love, care, and post-op snuggles.

We’d love to photograph your fur-baby with him, so make sure you sign our social media release when you come to visit.

Dr. Brian Whitten

DVM, Associate

Dr. Brian Whitten grew up in Lutz, FL, and graduated from Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Florida and then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2004. He has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery in the Tampa Bay area for 20 years. He particularly enjoys gastroenterology, endocrinology, anatomical and clinical pathology, geriatric medicine, and working/service dogs. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, fishing, music, and Lightning hockey.

Dr. Amir Ibrahim

Associate

Dr. Ibrahim is originally from Egypt and graduated from Assiut University, Egypt. After completing the requirements for licensing to practice veterinary medicine under the ECFVG certification AVMA COE program, Dr. Ibrahim began serving the pet community in central Florida as an associate veterinarian for VCA San Francis Animal Hospital in Spring Hill, and after 2 years he was promoted to medical director for VCA Bayonet Point Animal Hospital in Port Richey. His favorite part about being a veterinarian is being able to see the progress his patients make after treatment. He also loves performing surgical procedures. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids as well as playing soccer. The Good Shepherd team is excited to have Dr. Ibrahim as part of the Flock.

Nancy

Practice Manager

Originally from Long Island NY, she started her veterinary career in 1996 and still has the passion 27 years later. Nancy has helped establish and maintain practices with employee coaching and by creating bonds with pet parents and their best friends as if they were her own, always prioritizing education, guidance, and compassion. Nancy has owned many animals over her tenure, from cats and dogs to lizards, snakes, and pocket pets. Currently, she shares her life with 2 dogs, a handful of cats, and a blue iguana. She has called Good Shepherd her pet home as of 2022 and looks forward to the years to come.

Whitney

Client Care Lead

Whitney was born in Kentucky and since then has lived all over the United States before settling down in our Sunshine State for the birth of her first child! Whitney has been through a lot of changes throughout her life, but the one constant has been her unwavering love of animals!

Whitney has been working in customer service her whole life and thoroughly enjoys speaking to people and helping them feel comfortable in whatever environment they may find themselves in. Whitney also possesses experience working in the human medical field! Whitney is very dedicated to her studies at home and in the clinic so that she may continue to grow her veterinary knowledge. Since a young age, she has always wanted to work with animals! She grew up already inquiring about vaccinations and preventative care since she has owned pets her entire life.

Currently, Whitney shares her home with her husband Jordan, her son Sutton, and daughter Sawyer along with three rescue pups Blue, Brix, and Jelly, and her two cats Peanut Butter and Quinn. Passionate in her love of Veterinary Medicine, she hopes to continue learning and one day move from reception to becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. While not at the clinic, Whitney enjoys spending time with her family, lounging on a boat, riding ATVs, watching football, or relaxing with her rescues and a good book.

Mariana

Receptionist

Mariana is new to Good Shepherd as of August 2023. In the short time she has been at GSPH, it has been a pleasure. She is building relationships with all of our pet parents and learning everything she can about veterinary medicine. She is very pleasant and caring and that shows every day. Mariana recently graduated with her degree in Marketing and the GSPH family is so proud of her. Good Shepherd is happy to have Mariana as part of the Flock.

Nicole

Technician

Nicole grew up in a small Maryland town and relocated to Florida in August of 2019. Nicole worked at a dairy farm in high school, right next to a veterinarian who came every week to help the animals. When she was tasked to work as the veterinarian’s assistant at the farm, her passion for working with animals ignited! Nicole is extremely interested in the science behind all veterinary treatments and is eager to help out any pet or wildlife that may be in need. She dedicated herself to fostering dogs and even guinea pigs while taking care of her own animals at home, consisting of pigs, chickens, and rabbits! Nicole fully submerged herself into the veterinary field in January of 2019 and since then has been flourishing in so many ways. Starting as a surgical assistant and veterinary technician, Nicole has since been certified in Cold Laser Therapy and now has moved on to her role as our Lead Surgery Technician!

Nicole has been continuously adding to her family by adopting the cutest animals ever at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021. She now dedicates her free time to her two pet rats, her loving Pitbull mix “Dakota,” her trouble-making kitten “Ellie Walker,” and, her newest addition, another kitten, “Peaches,” who absolutely adores going on “wheeling” adventures in her truck.

Emily

Technician

Emily is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine and has 7 pets of her own: 1 German Shepherd, 3 American Bullies, 1 poodle, 1 bearded dragon, and a racing pigeon (messenger/homing pigeon). Growing up, she was a junior handler in conformation, protection, and obedience shows for German Shepherds. Emily would spend most of my time outside working with the dogs and getting ready for the shows. A few years back, she decided to show her German Shepherd and got first place with him. Good Shepherd has given her the opportunity and a helping hand in pursuing her veterinary dream.

Laura

Technician

Laura started in veterinary medicine in 2005 in Norfolk, VA area. She then moved home to Pinellas County, FL in 2012, and by 2015 was back in the veterinary field. In 2016, she made the switch to an all-feline practice, where she spent the next three years. In 2019, Laura had a baby girl and took a step away from the field to care for her. Now that her daughter is older, Laura is eager to step back into veterinary medicine and couldn’t be more excited to do that at Good Shepherd.

Taylor

Receptionist

Taylor got her start in veterinary medicine with Good Shepherd Pet Hospital. In that short time, she has learned so much. Dr. Deeb has been a great teacher, and the team has been so helpful. Taylor loves the Good Shepherd family. She is so happy to have been given the opportunity at Good Shepherd and looks forward to her continued growth at GSPH.

Melanie

Technician

Bio Coming Soon!

Liam

Technician

Liam grew up with a parent in the veterinary field his whole life and has always been around and had hands-on experience with animals thanks to his parents. Having been in and out of veterinary clinics when he was younger and visiting his parents, he eventually started volunteering. In the last couple of years, he has worked as a Veterinary Assistant and came on board with Good Shepherd in early 2023. He enjoys working at Good Shepherd and especially working with Dr. Deeb. Liam’s long-term goal is to be an Orthopedic Surgeon, and in his down time enjoys playing video games.

Caitlin

Technician

Caitlin is originally from Brooklyn, NY, where her dream of becoming a veterinarian began at the age of 5. It wasn’t until she started volunteering at Pasco County Animal Services at the age of 15 that she knew this was the field she was destined to be in. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Animal Biology and Zoology. Caitlin has spent the past 6 years dedicated to understanding and learning about patient care through working at UF Small Animal Hospital and gaining experience in specialty medicine, which flourished into a true passion for the ICU, and there she has resided until now. Currently furthering her education through pursuing a Master’s degree from UF in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology, with the end goal of attending veterinary school.