Meet Our Team in Parrish, FL
Parrish Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care is a proud family-owned private vet practice, rooted in the community and devoted to healing and supporting area pets. Meet our doctor and his talented team of professionals who are excited to meet you and your animal companion, and reach out to us to book an appointment!
Veterinarians
James Noblett
DVM
Robin Sego
DVM
Dr. Robin Sego was born and raised in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia but considers Sarasota, Florida to be her home. She graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with a joint degree in Biology and Psychology and from Temple University with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. She worked at Temple University and the University of Florida as a research assistant for 8 years and co-authored several research publications. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Sego moved to Sarasota in 2001 to be closer to her family and joined the team at Bee Ridge Veterinary Clinic at that time. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, internal medicine and dermatology, but the most rewarding aspect of her job is the relationships she has with the clients and their pets.
Dr. Sego lives in Myakka city with her husband, John, their horses, dogs, and a cockatiel. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, riding her horses, kayaking, and playing tennis.
Glorian Pombo
Associate DVM
Dr. Glorian Pombo is an Associate Veterinarian who earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Florida and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Missouri. From a young age, Dr. Pombo has always had a passion for helping animals and a love for the science behind veterinary medicine. She finds joy in the ever-changing challenges that each day in veterinary medicine brings. Her favorite aspects of veterinary care include surgery, preventative medicine, and end-of-life care.
Dr. Pombo deeply values building meaningful relationships with clients and watching their pets grow. She finds the human-animal bond to be the most rewarding part of her work.
Outside of work, Dr. Pombo enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, and working out. She is married to a veterinarian, and together they have two children, Maya and Max. They share their home with a Dalmatian named June, two cats named Armando and Skank, two goats named Nancy (a Nigerian Dwarf) and Donnie (a La Mancha), and six cows named Janice, Olga, Ms. Rachel, Ruth, Euphe, and Chapo. Dr. Pombo was born and raised in Miami, where Spanish was her first language. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. She also loves everything related to JLO, Pitbull, and Jimmy Buffett.
Cristin Rieskamp
DVM
Management
Joey Knudstrup
Practice Manager
With more than 20 years of experience, Joey has worn many hats in the veterinary profession. He started out as a volunteer, then worked his way up to kennel technician, then veterinary technician, then manager. Joey has served in a management role since 2013, and in that time, he has relocated and expanded an animal hospital while simultaneously managing a 4-doctor practice. In addition, Joey has worked for both private and corporate veterinary hospitals, taking on roles as a receptionist, technician, manager, and practice owner.
Joey is happily married to his wife Tiffany, and together they have two children and a mixed breed dog named Lava. Joey’s hobbies include spending time with his family, fishing, being out on the boat, and camping.
Kellie
Manager
Kellie is a Florida native, and she grew up in the country surrounded by animals. They became a fixture in her life, with her raising animals for 4-H or FFA, raising food animals for her family, and raising pets. She has been a part of the veterinary field since 1998. Kellie has an AA in wildlife technology and an AA in forest ecology, and she was voted FVMA team member of the year in 2020. She loves building long-lasting relationships with her clients and patients based on a foundation of trust and understanding. One of the most rewarding aspects of her role is helping other technicians develop strong skills and a good work ethic so they can grow their love and passion for the veterinary field.
Kellie has a virtual menagerie of pets at home: five dogs (four rescues and a retired senior police K9), one cat, a crested gecko, two mini zebus, beef cattle, two pigs, a goat, and one horse. In her free time, Kellie is a 4-H leader for a youth dog club and a fire commissioner for Duette. She also loves going to cow shows with her daughter, doing anything outside, and hunting.
Amanda
Marketing Manager
Amanda is a born and raised Floridian who has always had a love for animals. She joined Keystone in early June 2024. While she’s only been in veterinary medicine for a couple of years, she has learned a lot and is eager to learn more. Amanda and her partner have two dogs of their own (Jax and Peach), and they hope to have more in the future.
Nicole
Lead Veterinary Technician
Nicole has wanted to be a vet tech since high school. She was in business careers until 2020 and started out as a receptionist, then worked her way up. Nicole has been a technician since 2021 and looks forward to growing in her role. She likes the family-like atmosphere at Parrish Veterinary Clinic and loves being able to help our patients feel better and help pet owners through difficult times.
Nicole’s household includes quite a few pets. There’s Oliver the Akita, Stella the American Bulldog, Lily, a mixed breed dog, Cooper the Husky, a bird named Oscar, Fig and Fiona, a pair of sugar gliders, and finally her two rats, Chicken Nugget and Cheeseburger. When she isn’t here at work, Nicole can be found reading, spending time with her family and her animals, fishing, and running.
Ashley
Development and Compliance Manager/CVT
Ashley earned her vet tech certification through St. Petersburg College, where she also received a Certification of Excellence in anesthesia. Since she was about 8 years old, she knew she wanted to work in the veterinary field. Steve Irwin inspired her, and today, her love for animals has only grown stronger. Ashley’s favorite aspects of her job include having a great team to work with, interacting with her patients, and giving pet owners the help they need to care for their companions. It is also rewarding to be able to use her knowledge to keep pets healthy and put her best effort into healing sick or injured pets. She loves helping animals and people live happy, healthy lives. Ashley wouldn’t trade her job for anything!
At home, Ashley has a wonderful, supportive family, including a bunch of unique and adorable pets: Marina, a Border Collie mix; Bobber and Barnacle, both Pomeranians; Goose, a green cheek conure; Tiki, a crested gecko; Barry, a Cape parrot; Paul, a slider turtle; Mufasa, a ball python; Bazooka, a corn snake; and (last but not least), Cricket the Chinchilla. In her free time, Ashley enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, drawing, and painting.
Registered Veterinary Nurses
Jenna
Registered Veterinary Nurse/CVT
Jenna entered the veterinary field in 2009 as a volunteer vet assistant, and worked her way up to become a Certified Veterinary Nurse/Technician and then a lead Veterinary Nurse/Technician. Animals have always had a special place in Jenna’s life and helped her through many ups and downs. She believes that pets deserve the best care possible, and it’s rewarding to be able to provide that care each day! Jenna received her AS in veterinary technology from St. Petersburg College, and she became accredited through national examination.
Outside of the clinic, Jenna helps her husband run his offshore fishing charter business. They have a big family of animals together: Dixie, a Catahoula/Pit mix; Pickett, a Boglen Terrier; Maggie, a Chi-Poo; JR, a Treeing Walker Coonhound; Dinero, a Quarter Horse, and Buddy, a Texas Longhorn steer. Jenna’s favorite things to do in her free time include horseback riding, reading, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her grandpa on his farm.
Chrissy
CVT
Chrissy earned her AAS in veterinary technology from Parkland College in IL. She grew up with and took care of lots of stray cats and always knew that working with animals was her destiny. Working in the veterinary field offers her a healthy mix of keeping healthy pets healthy, and restoring sick or injured pets back to health. Chrissy’s favorite part of being on the Parrish team is working alongside other people who are equally passionate about helping animals. On a technical level, she loves doing blood draws and placing IV catheters.
At home, Chrissy shares her life with a family of pets: Mia, a Pitbull/Hound mix; Stanley, a Havanese; Bruno, a French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix; and Ashie the cat! Fun fact–all of Chrissy’s dogs are the same colors (black and white). When she isn’t caring for her patients, Chrissy enjoys being outdoors, staying active, playing piano, and drawing and painting.
Veterinary Technicians/Assistants
Emily
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Emily grew up around animals, and her mom worked with animals practically her whole life, so it was only natural for Emily to follow in her footsteps. She was also involved in 4H and FFA before entering the veterinary field. One of her favorite things about. working at the practice is getting to know all the animals and their personalities, and helping them and their owners feel better than when they walked in.
Emily has two rescue dogs, a Swiss Shepherd/American Bulldog mix named Shaggydog and a German Shepherd mix named BG. She also has a cat called…The Cat. Shaggy was raised from just two weeks old and has a random bald spot for no reason, whereas BG has unlimited fur.
In her spare time, Emily enjoys drawing and painting, hiking, writing, playing guitar, photography, and reading.
Ashley
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Ashley is a Technician’s Assistant and is currently pursuing her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credentials. Her passion for veterinary care was ignited during Hurricane Irma, when she volunteered at a veterinary clinic and cared for numerous cats. This experience deepened her love for animals and gave her a profound sense of purpose. Ashley began her journey in the veterinary field in June 2017 and has committed to continuous learning and growth within her role.
Ashley is the proud pet parent to two dogs, Luna and Ginny, and six cats, Steve, Bean, Angie, Axel, Toby, and Toto. Additionally, her family includes seven birds. In her free time, Ashley loves listening to music, particularly tunes by Twenty One Pilots, and reading books by Cassandra Clare. She is also an avid Marvel movie fan. She also enjoys outdoor activities, playing with her dog, visiting the beach, and painting.
Christina
Veterinary Technician
Christina is currently attending school to become a CVT. She has worked with animals for as long as she can remember, starting at a boarding facility where she spent a couple of years, to moving to the more medical side of veterinary medicine to help animals and educate pet owners. Christina loves learning something new every day at the practice being a part of the process during X-rays, surgeries, and other procedures, and seeing animals get better.
At home, Christina has two dogs: a Boxer named Bruno, and a red Australian Shepherd named Cora. Christina enjoys training her dogs, hiking, paddle boarding, fishing, and snorkeling.
Brook
Veterinary Technician
Brook has always had a deep connection with animals. Growing up on a farm, she was surrounded by a variety of species, from horses and cows to peacocks and pigs. This lifelong passion naturally led her to a career in the veterinary profession, where she combines her love for animals with a keen interest in the science behind veterinary medicine.
As a veterinary technician, Brook finds fulfillment in helping pets stay healthy and happy. Whether assisting in treatments or providing comfort to patients, she enjoys every aspect of her role. The most rewarding part of her job is seeing pets recover—knowing she played a part in getting them back to feeling their best.
At home, Brook is a proud mom to her daughter and shares her life with a red-eared slider named Hermie and a group of beloved barn cats. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, gardening, and spending time with family. An accomplished equestrian, she has experience in competitive horse showing and training. When it’s time to unwind, she’s a fan of romantic comedies, all genres of music, and anything pasta-related.
Alexis
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Alexis is a first-generation Guatemalan on her father’s side with a passion for animals and a bachelor’s degree in biology. She volunteered for the Hudson Valley Humane Society in New York and worked at a pet grooming shop while she was training in the pre-professional dance division at The Joffrey Ballet School. One of the things Alexis loves most about her job is knowing she has a team she can learn from and grow with. She enjoys working with her coworkers as a team to provide the best care for our patients!
At home, Alexis shares her life with a cat named Lucius Antonio, who loves pancakes. Her favorite things to do in her free time include biking, hiking, yoga, reading, hanging out with her cat, and traveling.
Brittany
Veterinary Technician
Brittany earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and has always had a deep love for animals. Her journey into the veterinary field began as a Client Service Representative, and through dedication and hard work, she transitioned into her current role as a Veterinary Technician. Brittany is passionate about growing in the veterinary field and is actively working toward becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
At Parrish Veterinary Clinic, Brittany loves working alongside a kind, knowledgeable, and supportive team. Her favorite part of her role is continually learning, helping pets feel comfortable and loved, and fostering strong communication with pet owners to ensure they feel at ease.
Brittany shares her home with two beloved pets: Surf, a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix, and Crouton, a Siamese mix cat. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, staying active with outdoor activities and fitness, visiting coffee shops and breweries, and cooking delicious meals.
Paige
Veterinary Technician Assistant
A lifelong passion for animals and medicine led Paige to her role as a veterinary assistant at Parrish Veterinary Clinic. She earned her associate degree in Business Administration from Mohawk Valley Community College. Driven by her desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets, Paige followed her heart into the veterinary field. Each day in her role brings new learning opportunities, which she embraces with enthusiasm. For Paige, the most rewarding part of her work is knowing she’s made a positive impact—both for the pets receiving care and the people who love them.
Reception
Bianca
Reception
Bianca brings a warm and welcoming energy to the Parrish Veterinary Clinic team as a dedicated receptionist. Bianca’s love for animals has been a lifelong passion. Growing up surrounded by all types of animals, she developed a heartfelt connection to them, which inspired her dream of working in the veterinary field.
Bianca’s favorite aspect of her role is building connections with clients, their pets, and her coworkers. She takes pride in creating a comforting and positive experience for everyone who walks through the clinic doors. Outside of work, Bianca is a devoted family person who cherishes her children, pets, and time spent with loved ones.
At home, Bianca shares her life with five pets: Nala and Boudro, her happy and energetic pitbulls; Peppa, a sweet shih tzu who adores her grandma; and two adopted cats, Milo and Garfield, who have brought extra joy to her family. In her free time, Bianca enjoys spending quality time with her children, pets, and family on their ranch, where they create lasting memories together.
Allison Malecki
Receptionist
Allison brings a lifelong love of animals and a diverse background in veterinary support to her role as receptionist at Parrish Veterinary Clinic. Her journey in the field began with a year as a kennel technician, followed by two years as a veterinary assistant. These early experiences, paired with a childhood fascination with animals and strong family support, have shaped her goal of becoming a zoologist.
Currently working toward her Associate of Arts degree in Biology/Zoology, Allison enjoys meeting new patients and being part of a compassionate, collaborative team. She finds it especially rewarding to guide clients through their concerns and witness their pets improve over time.
At home, Allison shares her life with several fish, two turtles named Mountain and Range, and Buck, a resilient Chihuahua-Terrier mix she rescued a year ago. In her free time, Allison enjoys horseback riding, reading, journaling, and spending time outdoors. She’s also proud of her eight-year involvement in FFA, where she earned numerous medals showing rabbits and cows.
Danielle
Reception
Danielle is a dedicated receptionist at Parrish Veterinary Clinic, where she combines her passion for animals with her commitment to exceptional client service. With a lifelong love for animals and a desire to help both pets and their families, Danielle finds her role especially fulfilling. She enjoys interacting with clients, sharing in their love for their pets, and providing comfort during stressful moments. Whether welcoming patients or offering reassurance to worried pet owners, she strives to make every visit a positive experience.