Hello! My name is Dr. Erica Dickerson. I have practiced as a small animal general practitioner for 7 years and I highly enjoy every single aspect of it! I love getting to take care of all the fur babies and having a genuine relationship with their parents to develop the best ways to keep their baby happy and healthy. I’m originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and I have 4 fur babies of my own. I’ve been in Savannah for 5 years and I have just recently moved to the Jacksonville area. I am excited to meet new pet parents in the Jacksonville area, and help take care of your fur babies by building a trusting relationship with you.

Abigail discovered her passion for animals when she got her first dog for Christmas in 2nd grade and trained her in agility with the local 4-H Club. In 8th grade, she was able to volunteer at a local grooming shop by helping around the facility and sweeping the floors. As soon as she turned 15, she applied at a small veterinary office as the kennel associate and worked there through her high school graduation. After high school, she was offered a technician position at the veterinary office where she stayed for 12 years. Abigail joined Pet Paradise in 2018 as an assistant manager at our Jacksonville Airport location and is thrilled to be back in her hometown as the Resort Manager for our Amelia location. She looks forward to being able to apply and share all she has learned through the years to ensure all the animals are safe, clean, and having fun! In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and baking. She is the mother of three sweet kids, two sons and one daughter as well as four dogs — Jessie, Snickers, Rollo, and Baby Ruth, and one cat named Binx.

Jennifer joined Pet Paradise in August 2022 as an Assistant Manager. She grew up on the Northside of Jacksonville and has lived in Yulee since 2009. Jennifer has been in the pet care industry since 2020 and enjoys coming to work where she can get all the snuggles from the dogs and cats at the resort.

Hello! My name is Chelsea, and I am SO excited to be a part of your lives with Pet Paradise. I am originally from Sarasota, FL, but have lived in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts before relocating to Jacksonville in 2017. My love for animals started in childhood, where I volunteered anywhere I could to be close to them. My experience is diverse in that I ‘ve worked with dogs and cats, to horses and small animals! In my spare time, you’ll find me volunteering in any capacity across diverse settings, reading, cooking, and playing with my daughter. I look forward to meeting you and your loved one(s) for a fun and enriching time here at Pet Paradise!

Hello, my name is Bri! I grew up on a farm in a small town in West Virginia and I moved to Florida back in 2022. I began my journey with Pet Paradise in September of 2022 as the house bather while training in other positions throughout the resort. My love for animals started when I was younger when I got my first puppy a dalmatian named Sam. Currently I have a 13-year-old Miniature Pincher named Riley, a 6-year-old Pomchi named Scamp, and 4 cats Django, Cali, Eevee, and Astrid. I look forward to meeting your furbabies as well as providing a safe and exciting environment for them!

Hi my name is Mina and I am originally from Miami, FL. I found my passion for animals when I was in the third grade. From then on, I studied zoology and veterinary science. After graduating, I moved to Yulee. I started working with Pet Paradise in March 2022 and got the opportunity to become a certified dog trainer. I’m so excited to work with you and your pup and help them become the best version of themselves!

My name is Bettie Wilkins. I have been grooming for over 10 years. I have a bachelors degree in Animal Science with a concentration in K-9 behavior from Suny Cobleskill University. I have several poodles of my own that I do lots of activities with such as: agility, obedience, hiking and therapy. Safety of your companion is my first priority and I am dedicated to making a relaxed, enjoyable grooming experience for each animal.

Alex went to grooming school in June 2011 and has been grooming for over 10 years. Her love for animals started at a young age when she would bring home abandoned or stray animals. She grew up with dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Alex used to spend her summers as a teenager volunteering on her Aunts farm and as an adult she volunteered at her local therapy barn helping to groom and maintain the horses. She has been married to her husband Charles for 9 years and they have a wonderful baby boy. They have 2 dogs, a lab mix named Jonah, a beagle/ blue heeler named Anakin and 4 cats. Rosie, Samwise Gamgee, Rooney and Tonks. Her hobbies include: reading, watching documentaries, camping, hiking at the various springs all around Florida, tending to her growing amount of plants, Harry Potter and soccer. Her goal is to provide a positive experience that has your pup leaving happy and feeling good. Alex is excited to be able to bring all of her experience and knowledge here and be a part of the Pet Paradise team!