Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the dedicated team at Port St. John Veterinary Hospital and discover our passion for providing exceptional care.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Sarah Guttery, DVM
Veterinarian
Education: Auburn University
Sarah E. Guttery is originally from Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Dunwoody, GA where she developed her love for animals and a lifelong ambition to become a veterinarian. Dr. Guttery attended Auburn University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1987 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She has practiced veterinary medicine in Brevard County since 1990. Throughout the years she has developed a trusting relationship with clients who travel from Titusville, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, and even as far away as Kissimmee, Lakeland, and Edgewater for her services. Dr. Guttery’s interests include small animal and exotic animal medicine and surgery. She is also a member of the admissions committee at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Guttery lives in Titusville with her husband John. They raised three wonderful sons there — Wesley, Ryan, and Jason. Although she and her husband are both Auburn alumni—War Eagle! —all three boys received their undergraduate and their masters degrees from the University of Florida—Go Gators! Dr. Guttery is an active member of Park Avenue Baptist Church through which she annually serves on medical mission trips overseas, primarily to Kenya. Her personal interests include running and triathlons. She continues to pursue her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states as well as qualify for the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii. She also loves skiing, rock climbing, and scrapbooking. Dr Guttery and her husband love spending time in Gainesville with their three boys, two daughter-in-laws, and their first grandson and granddaughter!
Dr. Maria Alvey, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Maria E. Alvey is originally from Puerto Rico. Dr. Alvey attended the University of Puerto Rico where she received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in 1990. She received a Marine Biology Degree from the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico in 1992. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in 1996. Dr. Alvey has practiced veterinary medicine in Ohio and Tampa Bay, FL. She joined Port St. John Veterinary Hospital in 1997. Her interests include small animal medicine and surgery.
Dr. Joelle Glenn, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Glenn is an associate veterinarian with several years of experience in shelter medicine and large and small animal practice. She believes that preventive medicine (vaccines, parasite protection, and dental care) along with good nutrition are the keys to health and longevity for our furry friends. Dr. Glenn enjoys teaching students from the veterinary medical and veterinary technician/assistant programs and is proud to help them reach their dreams.
Dr. Melanie De Leon, DVM
Dr. Melanie De Leon earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. Matthew’s University. She is Fear Free Certified and trained in low-stress patient handling techniques designed to help reduce fear and anxiety during veterinary visits. She also has additional training in veterinary disaster preparedness and response.
Dr. De Leon’s lifelong love of animals, from growing up with a house full of pets to caring for stray animals and shadowing a veterinarian at a young age, inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She values building trusting relationships with pet parents and working collaboratively to provide compassionate care that helps every pet live a happy, healthy life.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, boating, diving, and crafting. She shares her home with Lily, her Brussels Griffon, Baxter, her Cayman Island rescue mix, and Elphaba, her Mississippi rescue.