Florida native and Homestead resident, Allen has been working in the veterinary profession for nine years.  As a Senior Veterinary Technician, Allen is one of our head surgical and dental technicians and also works as one of the laboratory technicians.  His professional interests include animal dentistry, laboratory and diagnostics work.   Prior to working in the companion animal field he worked with Macaques, Baboons and Capuchins.  Allen’s dog, Bubble; his 4 snakes, 2 uromastyxs and quaker, Ifrit share home together.  In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, watching the Discovery Channel and trips to Maine.