Meet Our Family

Jerome & Ann Voldness

Owners

Jerome and Ann moved to Florida in 2004 after raising 4 children on a cattle and grain farm in Ohio. That’s when they purchased Malabar Feed and Farm. In 2013 they opened Malabar Country Vet and Groomer ( now Malabar Country Veterinary Clinic). They continue with their mission to be a blessing to their community while living their Christian heritage. Now that they have 7 grandchildren they are semi retired so they can spend more time with family.

Dr. Verena Faure

Dr. Faure grew up on her parent’s farm in Bavaria Germany. She graduated from Veterinary School of Ludwig Maximilian’s University in Munich Germany. Her first 5 years in practice were at a 24 h veterinary clinic in Weilheim, Germany. The clinic was specialized in Surgery, Dentistry and general practice. In 1999 she moved to Melbourne Beach to live with her husband. She graduated from the ECFVG program and became licensed for veterinary medicine in Florida. During her 12 years at the animal emergency clinic she rescued many animals and found them
good homes, but Fang, the German Shepherd puppy with 2 broken legs was too special to give away. In 2013 she transitioned to Malabar Country Vet and has since found great joy in working with patients in need and their “parents”. The passion of helping animals in need and seeing them get better has been the joy in our wonderful profession. In her time off she enjoys hiking, cycling, water sports and time spent with her husband and pets. Her Australian shepherd “Ezra” comes with her wherever she is.

Dr. Margaret Weiss

Dr. Weiss is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University CVM in Harrogate Tennessee class of 2018. She returned to BrevardCounty area after graduation to fulfill her desire to provide veterinary care for the small animal population at large.

Her background as a pharmacist has complimented her in aiding and blending the two professions together. Currently practicing at Malabar Veterinary Clinic where she is able to experience a variety of case loads and aid in providing affordable veterinary in a family team environment.

She is an avid Buffalo Bills fan, GO BILLS! She has resided in the Melbourne Florida area since 1981 with her husband, dog Cici and their aviary of feathered family members.

Christiane

Lead Technician
Christiane has been a veterinary technician for over 21 years. She worked in south Florida and Maryland before finding her home at Malabar Country Vet. She works primarily in surgery as Dr Faure’s lead surgical technician.

Katie

Technician

Katie is a proud 2016 graduate from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in Animal Science. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse, Diesel, who is a 13 year old paint gelding. On her weekends off, she loves fishing the Indian River Lagoon and Brevard County’s freshwater lakes. At home she has many pets that she considers family: chickens, cats, koi fish, a box turtle, one horse, and one black lab named Suzie. She is very passionate about animal health and loves working with pet owners everyday as a veterinary technician. She finds it rewarding to help other pet owners via education on animal health, bettering their pet’s lives and increasing their longevity.

Becky

Technician

Becky is a certified veterinary technician. She graduated from Brevard community college in 2008. Before going into the veterinary field, she was a certified pharmacy technician. She loves playing with her 2 dogs Bailey and Rylee. On her down time, she likes to read or go shopping.

Whitney

Technician

Whitney has been in the vet field for 10 years but has worked with animals for many more. Her Father and her had a Horse Farm up north and that’s where her passion began. She went to school to become a vet assistant and has been with us for 7 years and is now a Supervisor She lives here with her Husband and her rescue dogs , Pork and Beans , and her rescue cats , Poppy and Sage.

Christine

Receptionist

Christine joined the Malabar Country Veterinary Clinic in June of 2018. She has thirty years of experience in the animal health field. Christine enjoys building relationships with her clients and the patients. When not working, she spends most of her time riding her horse and loving her other very special pets.

Crystal

Receptionist

Crystal’s passion is taking care of animals. She has a small farm and a Wildlife Rehabilitator License. Crystal obtained her rehabilitation’s license in 1998 from the Florida Fresh Water Fish & Game Commission. In 2017 she started Crystal’s Critter Care and Rescue, Inc – a home based wildlife rehab center. Crystal also pulls elderly or medical case dogs from local shelters. She spends so much time at Malabar Country Vet with her rescues, that when we had an opening for a receptionist, it was a natural leap for Crystal to join us. While she maintains a full time job outside of the animal world, Crystal enjoys working with the animals – it is something she loves and looks forward to doing full time when she is able to retire.

Janet

Receptionist

Janet was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida. She has been a receptionist at Malabar Country Veterinary Clinic for four years. She currently has three dogs. Dozer, which many of you already know, comes to work with her every day. She also has Sammi & Shayla. All of Janet’s dogs are rescues, as that is the best breed!

Marshall Kolmel

Practice Manager

Marshall was raised in Grant, Florida. He has been working in the veterinary field since 2009. In his free time he loves fishing, boating, hiking, and pretty much anything outdoors. Marshall has been part of our team since February 2019.

Caitlin

Veterinary Technician

I was born and raised in Melbourne Florida, I have been a technician for 4 years now… I have a passion for animals and love my job! I have 3 pups, Remmy my Chihuahua, and Jewelz and sunshine that are both pitbulls.

Jason

Veterinary Technician

Jason joined our team in June of 2021

Jennifer

Veterinary Technician

Jennifer joined our team in October 2021. She has been in the Veterinary field for over 6 years. Jen loves all animals but has a special passion for cats.  Once a week she volunteers with a local cat rescue. In her spare time she enjoys spending it with her family and fur babies.

Gia

Veterinary Technician

Gianna also known as Gia joined our team in 2023. She’s currently in the veterinary technician program at our location college. Outside of work she spends her time with her 7 dogs and 3 cats.

Annelese

Veterinary Technician

Annelese joined our team in May 2023, she is currently studying at Eastern Florida’s veterinary technology program to become a certified veterinary technician outside of work. She loves relaxing in the sun with her two weenies Archie and Riley.

Christina

Veterinary Technician

Christina joined our team in 2022

Janine

Receptionist

Janine joined our team in March of 2020

Cassie

Veterinary Technician

Cassie joined our team in September 2024. She graduated from UCF with a B.S degree in Biology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the beach or playing volleyball with friends.