Lauren Prather
DVM
Dr. Prather graduated cum laude from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in Zoology from the University of Florida in 1996. She is a native of Florida and grew up in Tallahassee.
Dr. Prather enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. Her hobbies include traveling, spending time with family and friends, and of course, Gator football! She has 3 feline companions; Darth Kitty, Handicat, and Henry.
Dr. Prather has been at our hospital since 2001. She is the current secretary of the CFVMA, a member of the FVMA and the AVMA.
Elizabeth Cappleman
DVM
Dr. Cappleman is originally from Charleston, SC. She attended Sewanee: The University of the South where she played 4 years of collegiate basketball and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She also earned a Masters in Biomedical Professions at Lincoln Memorial University before graduating from The University of Tennessee: College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Dr. Cappleman enjoys all areas of veterinary medicine, especially surgery and preventative medicine. She loves spending time with her husband, Sam, and their two French Bulldogs, Gus and Edna! She also enjoys traveling, cooking, and anything outdoors!
Jennifer MacDonald
DVM
Dr. Jennifer MacDonald was born and raised in Scotland prior to moving to Winter Garden with her family in 2010. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Leo University and graduated from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 after completing her clinical year at University of Florida. Her most memorable veterinary school experiences include working with Rhinos in South Africa, assisting in surgery on a tiger and helping with research on leatherback turtles in Grenada!
Dr. MacDonald has a special interest in internal medicine, emergency, anesthesia/pain management, and preventative care. She is also fear-free certified and working towards becoming a certified veterinary acupuncturist through Chi University.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. MacDonald loves singing, DIY/craft projects, traveling, Jeopardy, family time and enjoying her own furry crew: her dogs, Yogi, Billie, and Bambi and her cats, Ronald and Quinty.
Dr. MacDonald has been a part of the WGAH family since 2016 when she first started as a kennel technician, then veterinary technician before going to vet school. She is proud to return to the team as a veterinarian!
Maygan Cuevas Oquendo
DVM
Dr. Cuevas was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Her passion for veterinary medicine developed from a very young age, caring for cherished companion animals, and wildlife birds throughout her childhood.
Dr. Cuevas is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus where she completed a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology and a master’s in public health. Before her doctorate journey, Dr. Cuevas worked as a veterinary nurse at a Primate Research Facility for multiple years, caring for rhesus macaques. She graduated as a DVM from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, where she actively participated in programs aimed at fostering diversity in veterinary medicine as well as One Health Initiatives. Within the veterinary field, she is particularly interested in internal medicine, neurology, wound care, small mammals, birds, and reptiles, and considers herself an advocate for access to care.
During her time off Dr. Cuevas enjoys the great outdoors. She loves going out for a run, swimming, and just enjoying and connecting with nature. She is an avid birdwatcher and enjoys discovering new bird species during her time outside. Her furry family includes a senior Miniature Schnauzer, a Pitbull, and a Domestic Medium Hair who fills her life with many joys.
Christopher Bruckart
DVM
Dr. Christopher Bruckart graduated from the University of Central Florida with degrees in Biology and Management Information Systems. He then went on to earn his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Ross University with clinical rotations at Purdue University.
Dr. Bruckart has worked in Central Florida for the last eight years with a background in shelter medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and occasional exotics. His hobbies include playing his ukulele, building LEGO sets, and watching TV with his four cats; Panther, Finn, Faye, and Tigger!