Meet Our
Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Indian Creek Pet Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get To Know Our Team
Our Doctor
DR. JONATHAN SHIVERS
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Shivers has loved veterinary medicine from the very beginning. Growing up in Miami, he cared for dogs, cats, orphaned squirrels, turtles, and hermit crabs. After getting his veterinary degree from the University of Florida, he began practice in Jacksonville, Fl. A desire to be closer to family and great fishing led him to Ft. Myers and Indian Creek. Dr. Shivers believes in having a high-quality, low-stress hospital that clients and their pets feel good about visiting. His favorite part of his job is interacting with our clients and pets. Dr. Shivers loves getting a sick pet back on its feet and playing at home again. In his spare time, he enjoys saltwater fishing, traveling, diving, and cooking. Dr. Shivers has two Catahoula hound dogs named Blu and Remy. He is happy to be here, where he can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, beautiful gulf waters, and friendly residents of Ft. Myers.
DR. DONNA KACHELINE
Veterinarian
Dr. Donna J. Kacheline (Dr. K) has over 35 years of veterinary medicine experience. Dr. K went to the University of Florida for both her undergraduate years and for her Veterinary curriculum and is often heard saying that there is orange and blue running through her veins (Go Gators!) She completed her Bachelors of Science degree at the UF College of Agriculture in 2003 before continuing on to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and graduating with her DVM in 2008.
Dr. K has such passion for veterinary medicine and is thrilled to be working with such a caring and skilled group of doctors and staff here at Indian Creek Pet Hospital and Companion Pet Care. If you ask her, she will tell you that most days she does not consider what she does to be “work,” but instead her passion that she gets to share, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
In her personal time, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and of course, her own fur kids! Dr. K enjoys the beach, reading and theater and music of all sorts. She also likes going to comedy clubs and art festivals. She has a strong faith in God and is an active member of her church.
Veterinarian
Dr. Nicole Murphy returns to Indian Creek Pet Hospital, where she previously worked as a veterinary technician before completing her Degree of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida, then went to St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and finished her clinical year at Auburn University in 2024.
Dr. Murphy was born in Massachusetts and moved to Florida when she was young. Her compassion for animals and wanting to help those who can not help themselves confirmed her desire to dedicate her life to veterinary medicine. Her special interests include ophthalmology, surgery, and client communication, which is showcased in Dr. Murphy’s compassion for her patients and ability to communicate effectively with their owners, making her a wonderful addition to the Indian Creek Pet Hospital family!
In her free time, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending quality time with her husband, family, and two dogs, Leo and Olaf. She embraces an outdoor lifestyle with hobbies like: gardening, shark tooth sifting, shelling, fishing, and boating.
Our Staff
Management
Ally Ebert, CVT, CVPM
Practice Manager
Ally is a Certified Veterinary Technician and a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. She has worked in veterinary medicine for over 24 years and has experience in preventative, emergency, and specialty medicine. She loves to be involved in community events and complete her continued education.
Ally and her family relocated from Oregon to sunny SW Florida in 2021, and they have been exploring the wilderness and beaches ever since. Ally’s love for the Florida flora and fauna was part of her motivation to relocate. Ally’s family includes a husband, two children, 4 French Bulldogs, two cats, and a Sulcata tortoise named Doris.
Technicians / Veterinary Assistants
Caroline
Veterinary Surgical Assistant
Caroline is originally from New Jersey but moved to Florida in 2019. She attended Animal Behavior College in 2016 and has been a Veterinary Assistant since 2016 as well. She first realized her love for animal care in the first grade when all she watched was Animal Planet. When she was younger would also bandage her “injured” stuffed animals for practice. She has two cats at home: thirteen-year-old Manson and two-year-old Bundi. When she’s not at work, she enjoys cuddling with her cats and reading.
Lalia
Lalia, a native of Reno, Nevada, moved to Fort Myers as a young child. She has always been deeply passionate about animals and graduated from Southern Technical College as a CVA. In her free time, Lalia enjoys road trips to explore state parks or curling up with a good book and her beloved dog, Oreo.
Lucia
Assistant
Lucia is originally from Fort Myers, Florida. She graduated from FSW with an AA degree and then went to Cape Coral Technical College, where she received her Veterinary Assistant certificate. She had always been interested in animals from a young age and cared for stray cats and kittens when she was young…she even cared for two baby squirrels! She has a big furry family that includes Harvey, Oby, Alfie, Ozzy, and Luna. She enjoys spending time with her husband, watching Netflix, and going to parks in her free time.
Receptionists
Corelys
Receptionist
Bio coming soon!
Debbie
Receptionist
Debbie grew up on a farm in Ohio, where she was surrounded by all kinds of animals. Because of her love for all creatures, she decided she wanted to work here at Indian Creek Pet Hospital. She loves the daily challenges of working in an animal hospital and the opportunity to learn something new every day. Debbie loves greeting clients and their pets with a big smile and warm welcome, making sure every client feels they are in good hands. In her spare time, Debbie volunteers in a Reading Pal program with 4-year-olds at a local early childhood learning center.
Christine
Receptionist
Christine has 25 years of experience as a receptionist. She has been with Indian Creek Pet Hospital since May 1995. Prior to settling into the animal care career, Christine spent many years traveling around the world, gaining experience in many different cultures and jobs. As a kid, Christine dreamed of becoming a vet. She grew up in England with many dogs, cats, and horses and always had a big love for her animals. Christine takes pride in giving the best care to the animals she interacts with daily; there is always something new and challenging to encounter. When she is not giving excellent care to our clients and their pets, she enjoys taking a ride on one of two of her Harleys, gardening, and watching football (Go Pats! Go Gators!).
Lexi
Receptionist
Lexi, a military child who spent her childhood traveling the world with her family, has always known that she would have a career in the medical field. To her surprise, those scrubs would be covered in fur and caring for animals! With an associate degree in medical office management and a lifelong passion for animals, Lexi is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of animals. When she’s not at work, Lexi enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and her beloved dog, Khaleesi.