Veterinarian/Owner: Dr. Balko

Dr. Amy J. Balko grew up in Champaign,Il. where she completed her undergraduate degree in 1986 at the University of Illinois. She has resided in Florida since 1987, and earned her DVM degree at the University of Florida in 1992. Following graduation, she completed an intership at Hollywood Animal Hospital. She then worked as a small animal veterinarian at South Federal Animal Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale for 6 years.  Dr. Balko opened Faithful Companions Animal Clinic in Early 2000, where she enjoys caring for her patients in her home community. She lives in Pembroke Pines with her husband, two teenage children. a Golden Retriever, and a Boxer mix. In her spare time she enjoys vegetable gardening, reading, fishing and watersports with her family.

Veterinarian: Dr. Dell

Dr. Ursula Dell is a native of South Florida (Fort Lauderdale).  She attended Florida State University where she received her bachelors degree in biology.  She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  After graduating she went on to complete a thirteen month intership in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center at Cooper City.  She has been with Faithful Companions since 2007.  Her professional interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology, cytodiagnostics, and soft tissue surgery.  When not working she enjoys spending time with her pets, going to the beach, and being with family and friends.

Veterinarian: Dr. Koscielniak

Dr. Judy Koscielniak graduated from Michagan State University in 1988 completing her undergraduate degrees in microbiology and medical technology. Originally from Michigan she relocated to the Tidewater area of Virginia and practiced small animal and emergancy medicine for several years. Later she and her family moved to South Florida in 1998. Here at Faithful Companions Animal Clinic Dr. Koscielniak continues her interests in preventive medicine, ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery. She keeps busy with her two wonderful daughters,two dogs, a bird and a busy husband. In her spare time she enjoys reading, butterfly gardening and spending time with friends.

Groomer: Tracey Hargis

Clinic Staff:

Head Technician: Diana Johnson

Technician: Christina Almeida

Technician: Elizabeth Ybarra

Technician: Melissa Cardosa

Head Kennel: Alexis Johnson

Kennel Assistant: Tracey Hargis