Dr. Charles Allen
Dr. Allen moved from a small farm in Virginia to Florida in 1998. He attended high school locally at Admiral Farragut Academy. He then attended Florida Institute of Technology where he received his Bachelors degree in Pre-med. Dr. Allen then made the giant leap to move to the beautiful island of St. Kitts to begin his veterinary education at Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. Upon finishing at Ross, he went to the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine to complete his clinical studies. Dr. Allen started working at Animal Hospital of Treasure Island in 2012 and it didn’t take him long to realize that it was the perfect fit. He loves the beach community and the personal relationships he has built with his clients and their furry loved ones.
Dr. Allen, along with Dr. Forkner, purchased Animal Hospital of Treasure Island in 2015. He has always wanted to own a practice and looks forward to continuing to build the veterinary practice while maintaining its sterling reputation in the community.
In his off time, Dr. Allen enjoys boating, fishing, paddle boarding and just about anything that involves water. He also loves to participate in sporting clay competitions throughout the state. He is a huge Chicago sports fan, following the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and bleeding Cubbie Blue.
Dr. Allen has what some might call a zoo at home. He has a lab mix named Frankie, two Dachshunds named Whiskey and Phoebe and two cats named Charlie Tango and Hermione.
Dr. Sarah Smith
Hi! My name is Sarah Smith and I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. My academic pursuits led me to the University of Tennessee, where I pursued not only an undergraduate degree, but also a passion that would define my career: veterinary medicine. After years of dedication and hard work, I proudly graduated from the University of Tennessee’s veterinary school, solidifying my expertise and commitment to animal care. While at the University of Tennessee, I crossed paths with my husband, Christopher. It is here we bonded over our love for Tennessee Volunteer Football. Go Vols! Together, we share a home filled with love, laughter, and the pitter-patter of eight furry paws. Speaking of paws, Leonidas and Flapjack, our cherished fur babies, have woven themselves into the very fabric of our lives. They’ve brought tremendous joy and countless heartwarming moments to our days, reminding us of the simple pleasures found in companionship. Reminding me everyday why I chose this profession.
When I’m not tending to the needs of animals or cheering for my beloved Tennessee Vols, you’ll likely find me deep in the pages of a captivating book, basking in the beauty of Treasure Island sunset beach walks, or unleashing my inner warrior in a kickboxing session.
As I begin this next chapter, I am thrilled to embrace a new adventure—working at the Animal Hospital of Treasure Island. This opportunity aligns perfectly with my lifelong dedication to animals and their care, allowing me to merge my passion with my profession. With each step forward, I am excited to continue making a positive impact on the lives of both two-legged and four-legged beings.
Dr. Lyda Torres
Dr. Lyda Torres graduated in 2003 with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from National University of Colombia in Bogota City. She found her passion for veterinary medicine in childhood while going to farms with her dad, who was a large animal veterinarian.
Dr. Torres’ main interests are soft tissue surgery, internal medicine cases, and dermatology. She also loves teaching and training.
She finds passion in giving to the community the best care and preventive medicine for their pets.
She and her Fiancé have a 14-year-old Yorkie, Pimienta and a 9-year-old Siamese snowshoe, Mocha.
Outside of work Dr. Torres enjoys running, biking, traveling, and trying new restaurants and food.