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 three dogs, Snickers, Rollo, and Baby Ruth.

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!

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.