Get to know Garden Veterinary Clinic
dr. erin lindblad, dvm / owner
Dr. Erin Lindblad has been practicing in the Orlando area since 2008. She obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2002. After graduation from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed a small animal rotating internship with Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida. She has a strong interest in internal medicine and helping pets with their skin issues and allergies. Dr. Lindblad spends her time off with her husband, Lars, and chasing her two boys around, Logan and Palmer. She has one dog and cat, Annie-Rose and Lincoln.
Dr. kim neitzel
Dr. Neitzel grew up in the Orlando area and graduated from the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She has been practicing in the Orlando area since graduation. Her special interests include surgery and acupuncture. She lives in the neighborhood with her husband Jim, her 3 three children, David, Jenna, and Lindsay, who all attend College Park schools and are very involved in the community. They own 2 dogs and a cat. Dr. Neitzel's goal is to make the experience of coming to the veterinarian less stressful for the pet and the owner. The clinic has an open floor plan and picture windows in all the rooms with views of the gardens. She is willing to listen and work with owners to meet their individual pet's needs.
dr. torii koester, dvm
Dr. Koester is a recent graduate from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine (St. Kitts). She completed her clinical year at Louisiana State University where she developed an interest in integrative and internal medicine. She has four fur babies of her own - Ginger, Chibi, and Artemis (all felines) and Riley (canine). In her free time she enjoys watching anime, Korean dramas and jamming out to Korean Pop music. She also enjoys competitive volleyball (indoor and beach) and she had the privilege of playing collegiately where her team won a national championship in 2010.
dr. julia berger, dvm
Dr. Julia Berger graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 then returned to South Florida to be with her family. She moved to Orlando in 2019, and quickly fell in love with “The City Beautiful”. Her veterinary interests are soft tissue surgery and feline medicine but she enjoys practicing all parts of veterinary medicine. Dr. Berger spends her time off with her boyfriend Elliott, her dog Dexter, and her three cats, Chester, Lola, and Girdle. She is working towards earning her black belt in Shito-Ryu karate, and plays co-ed softball.
The members of our amazing staff bring a diverse background of veterinary experience to our family oriented practice. We share a love for animals and a desire to provide the best possible care for your pet!
