COMMUNITY ANIMAL CLINIC

Community Animal Clinic strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Palm Coast and surrounding areas.  The professional and courteous staff seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care, and dental care for their highly valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and preventative health care, as well as providing health-related educational opportunities for our clients.  

Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out how Community Animal Clinic can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet. 
  • 15 Old Kings Rd. North, Suite 1
  • Palm Coast,FL 32137
  • Phone: 386-445-1822
  • Fax: 386-446-4495
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  • M/Tue/Thu/F: 8:00a-5:00p
  • Wed & Sat: 8:00a-Noon
  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • After hours emergency: SARVEC 904-797-5770 AEH Volusia 386-252-0206

  • Debra Hyatt Pearson, DVM, Practice Owner

    Dr. Hyatt is a Florida native who called University of Florida (GO GATORS!) home while she spent 9 years pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Masters in Teaching, and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  After 9 years, it was time for the real world and Dr. Hyatt started her veterinary career in 1998 with Community Animal Clinic and has been here ever since.  Dr. Hyatt enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband of over 17 years, Andrew, and her two beautiful children, Trevor and Delaney.  Her critters include rabbits, Sparkles the kitty, a crazy little Maltese named Flurry, and a Golden Retriever named Wrigley (yes, she's also a Chicago Cubs fan).
    Accepting new clients! Please call at least 8 weeks prior to desired appointment date.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1998
    Education:
    University of Florida
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  • Mila Henderson, DVM

    Dr. Henderson moved to Florida at the age of twelve from California.  She transferred to the University of Florida for her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Linguistics) after completing her A.A. degree at St. Johns River Community College in Palatka, FL. Dr. Henderson spent the first two years after her UF graduation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, North Africa, teaching technical English to business students. After returning to Gainesville, FL, in 1991, she completed her Master in Elementary Education while serving the UF student community as an academic advisor in the College of Health and Human Performance.  Her outside volunteer interests at an animal sanctuary/veterinary clinic led to her interest in veterinary medicine, and in 2008 she started the veterinary program at UF's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2012.  Her first job as a veterinarian was in shelter medicine before joining Community Animal Clinic in February, 2014.  Dr. Henderson's pets include cats and dogs.
    Accepting new clients! Please call at least 8 weeks prior to desired appointment date.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2012
    Education:
    University of Florida
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  • Donald Walker, DVM

    Dr. Donnie Walker was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky.  He attended the University of Kentucky where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences.  In 1978, he graduated from Auburn University with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Walker first practiced veterinary medicine in his hometown of Louisville for four years.  Then, in 1982, he moved his family to Palm Coast, FL, and opened Community Animal Clinic.  Dr. Walker's family includes Carol, the love of his life for 45 years, his daughters Erin and Kelly, and Kelly's husband, Chad Brasol.  Through his two daughters, he has five wonderful grandchildren; Tanner, Walker, Tayler, Makena, and Zeke.  He and Carol have a lab mix named Hope.  Dr. Walker has remained active in his retirement.  In his spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys running, woodworking, visits to the gym, and playing with his grandchildren.  Dr. Walker has developed a true passion for softball and plays in the Senior League three or four days a week. Of course, as many people know, he is still a fanatic about anything associated with his University of Kentucky WILDCATS!!
    Go Big Blue!

    Dr. Walker is retired and is no longer seeing patients.  Though currently retired, he thankfully returns for a few days a month to perform surgeries on established patients of Dr. Hyatt and Dr. Henderson.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1978
    Education:
    Auburn University

  • Karen Dickson

    Karen began her career with the clinic over 30 years ago and enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine from surgery to dental care.  Karen is a native Floridian who loves the Florida lifestyle and is continually furthering her education through Daytona State College.  She leads a very active life and enjoys cycling, kayaking, surfing, and many other outdoor activities.  She also takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband, Mike, and her son, Michael, and traveling whenever possible.  Karen currently has one feline friend named Sam. ~GO GATORS!~

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1989
    Education:
    Daytona State College

  • Danielle Milano

    Danielle moved to Palm Coast from South Florida.  She has always loved working with animals so it is no surprise that she has worked with them for over 30 years!  When Danielle isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her partner, Tom, her children, Walkker and Haidyn, their dog Pina, and three cats.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1990

  • Laura Nowman

    Laura has been working at Community Animal Clinic on and off since 1984.  She has one daughter, Megan, and two beautiful grandchildren.  In her spare time, she like to bake and craft.  She has one dog named Kimber.

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1984

  • Nadine Oros

    Nadine first moved to Florida in 2006 from frigid New England. She left in 2010 to live in South America and travel the world. Upon her return to Florida in 2014 she joined the Community Animal Clinic family. She currently has two kitties, Chunk and Squirrel, that she adopted from Flagler Humane Society.  In her spare time she enjoys games of all kinds and travels the country to attend gaming conventions.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2006
    Education:
    Daytona State College, University of Central Florida

  • Sarah Gonzalez

    Sarah is a born and raised Floridian. She started her life in Ormond but moved to Palm Coast prior to starting 1st grade. Sarah started at Community Animal Clinic in 2014 and took some time off to welcome her newest (human) addition. She and her husband now have 2 human sons, 4 feline boys, and a Shiba Inu. Nature is Sarah's calm place and you'll frequently find her on a trail, at the beach, or bike riding with her family and pup.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2006

  • Susan DeSalvo

    Susan moved to Palm Coast from Long Island, N.Y. in 2016 with her husband and one of her four sons. She has four beautiful grandchildren. She has two Dobermans, Arya and Gunner, and a parrot, Gucci. She enjoys spending time with family and is a Harley Davidson enthusiast. She also loves painting and making old things look new again. Susan loves meeting new people and their fur babies!
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2006

  • Dawn Smith

    Dawn joined Community Animal Clinic in 2017.  She enjoys working with cats and dogs of all kinds.  Please adopt, don't shop.
    Years in Practice:
    Dec 14, 2018