DVM

Dr. John McLemore earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University in 1982. Before beginning his college studies, he served in the U.S. Army as an air traffic controller stationed in Korea. Dr. McLemore moved to the St. Petersburg area in 1983 and purchased Gateway Animal Hospital in 1987, later relocating the practice … Read moreDr. John McLemore

Dr. Barnes is originally from Southern California and joined the Gateway team in 2024. She was inspired to work in animal care by her time living in Nebraska, where she worked alongside a veterinarian who cared for a wide range of species. She went on to earn her DVM degree from Colorado State University, graduating … Read moreDr. Jeannette Barnes

Associate Veterinarian Dr. Lutz is a semi retired associate veterinarian at Gateway Animal Hospital.  Previously, Dr. Lutz owned and operated Largo Veterinary Hospital here in Pinellas County.  Also, he worked as Staff Veterinarian for the SPCA Tampa Bay for many years.  Dr. Lutz says, “I still love helping families with their pets”.  Dr. Lutz enjoys spending time with his … Read moreDr. Jim Lutz

Associate Veterinarian Dr. Burgard has over 40 years of veterinary medical and surgical experience. Dr. Burgard has attended Colorado State University, Columbia University and obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1969, from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, in Alabama. Dr. Burgard also served his country in the US Army Veterinary Corps. … Read moreDr. Frank Burgard