Veterinary Staff

 

Dr. Diane Richter is a down-to-earth veterinarian. Her clients love her infectious laugh and her casual style. They know that they can always talk to her and that she really cares. She will get right down on the floor with an anxious dog and give him time to feel at ease. She really has a way with cats, too, and many owners are amazed at the times that their cats relax and seem to even enjoy their visits, often purring and walking around the exam room to look out the big picture window.

Dr. Diane is a 1991 graduate of the University of Florida. She grew up in New England, having been born in Connecticut. She practices high quality internal medicine and surgery. She has had extensive training in CO2 Laser Surgery, as well, a technique that causes less pain and bleeding. She has a special interest in dental care as well, believing that a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. She takes 80% of her own emergency calls and often stays overnight at the hospital when a patient needs that extra level of one-on-one care. She practiced for years with a certified veterinary acupuncturist and learned many eastern medicine exam techniques. She incorporates a holistic approach and herbal and dietary remedies as a part of her medical practice. She truly enjoys staying on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.

But Diane's most important asset is her ability to explain things in a way pet owners understand. She really thinks it is important to work with her clients in a “team” approach in making medical decisions. In this day of the internet, there is so much information available with which to educate yourself regarding your pet's health care, and it is important to have a vet that you can feel you can talk to about all the options available to you for patient care. Dr. Diane realizes, too, how precious her “fuzzy children” are to her own family and extends that same level of care to her patients.

The Richter family is quite a crew. Diane and Jim have been married for 14 years. Together they have three lovely boys, Nathan, Timmy and Jonny, all under the age of 11! All three boys attend Bradford Elementary School and love to help out at the practice behind the scenes. They especially enjoy wildlife rescue and making the hospital patients feel comfortable with extra tender loving care.