Veterinarian Overview
Meet Dr. Michelle Sands, the proud owner of Wells Road Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Sands strives to provide exceptional care with a nurturing heart to all of her patients. She established the clinic with the mindset that each patient will be treated like her own. Dr Sands is a true Cheesehead. She grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and has a passion for Green Bay Packer football. Her parents realized she was destined to become a veterinarian when she raised baby rabbits five years old. She spent hours watching National Geographic and reading every animal book she could find. Prior to veterinary school, Dr Sands was a large and small animal technician. She also taught swimming and aerobics and was a Red Cross certified lifeguard. She is very proud to be a Florida Gator. Dr. Sands received her bachelor degree in Animal Science with a minor in Chemistry in 1997 and her Veterinary Medical degree in 2003 from this swampy university. She has practiced veterinary medicine in Florida, Virginia and Washington. Her professional passions include surgery, critical care and ophthalmology. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her son Reece at the park of playing soccer. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, camping and going to the beach. She has six furry children at home. Mustasta, a 17 year old Abyssinian, has been with her since veterinary school. Ying is a shy but friendly calico that she adopted in Virginia. Luke and Leia are kittens that were found under a house and Dr. Sands son Reece brought them home. Minnie, a dachshund mix, and Geo, a black lab, round out the crew.
