Our Team
At Kind Vet Sarasota, located in the heart of Sarasota, FL, we’re not just a team of veterinarians and support staff—we’re a family dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion for your pets. Our practice stands out in Sarasota for its commitment to offering top-notch emergency vet care and urgent care services, ensuring that your pets receive the best treatment when they need it most.
Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and love for animals. Whether you're visiting us for routine check-ups or urgent care, we strive to make every visit a positive experience. Get to know the wonderful individuals who make Kind Vet Sarasota a trusted choice for veterinary care in Sarasota.
Dr. Jill Depto
Dr. Jill Depto graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1997 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. She spent the next 7 years working as a Chemical Engineer before deciding to go back to school to pursue her true passion, veterinary medicine. In 2008 Dr. Depto received her DVM degree from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a one year internship in small animal emergency medicine, internal medicine, general practice, and surgery at the New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater, MA. Dr. Depto moved to Florida in 2014 to escape the harsh Massachusetts winters. Since 2023, Dr. Depto has been serving as a relief doctor at several Sarasota-area animal hospitals and she is now very pleased to have accepted a part-time position at Kind Vet of Sarasota. Her areas of interest include: emergency and critical care, emergency surgery, and ultrasound. When she is not working, you can find Dr. Depto, also known as "Feral," on the track as a blocker for the Bradentucky Bombers roller derby team.
Amanda Corzatt, Practice Manager
Amanda has had a dynamic career in the veterinary, animal care, and animal welfare fields since completing an externship at C.R.O.W in early 2005, where she fell in love with the incredible flora and fauna and Florida. Since then, she has accumulated almost 20 years of professional experience in multiple veterinary and educational institutions, working with domestic animals, wildlife, farm animals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. As a Life Support Technician and Aquarist at Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California, she even had the opportunity to train sharks and stingrays! After two cross-county moves while earning her Master’s Degree in Biology through Miami University and San Diego Zoo Global, she finally made her dream of Florida living a reality in 2021. Amanda loves spending time in nature photographing wildlife, swimming in the Gulf, kayaking and paddleboarding, and hanging out with her two dogs, three cats, and two geckos.
Dr. Lori Nichols, Medical Director
Dr. Nichols has a special interest and passion in feline medicine and has helped with several rescue groups in the Tampa Bay area. Before vet school, she worked in construction management and obtained an undergraduate degree in architectural engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi.
She cohabitates with a varying number of non-rent-paying feline roommates and enjoys taking care of them. She has fostered many kittens over the years, and her dog, Poppy, gets along well with her kitty friends. She enjoys spending time with her husband, and they can usually be found supporting the heavy metal music scene in Tampa Bay or just hanging out at home with the cats. They’ve lived in St. Petersburg since 2019 and love going to the beach as much as possible!
At Kind Vet Sarasota, we believe that every pet deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and compassion. We’re proud of our team and excited to provide you and your pets with the best care possible, whether for routine visits or urgent situations. If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!