Dr. Laura Bailey,
DVM

Dr. Laura Bailey is one of the co-owners of Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital. She was born and raised in the mountains of East Tennessee. Her aspirations to become a veterinarian started at a young age and eventually led her to veterinary school at the University of Tennessee. From there the allure of the ocean was too great to be ignored so she packed her bags and headed to the Crystal Coast with her husband, vet school classmate, and business partner Dr. Clayton McQuiddy.

In January of 2020 they purchased Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital. Dr. Bailey thoroughly enjoys general practice with a special interest in internal medicine, endocrinology, dermatology, and behavior medicine. She is passionate about individualized and high-quality care for each and every one of her patients. Working with her husband, Dr. McQuiddy, and best friend, Dr. Zarzosa, allows for a unique family-oriented atmosphere that enables each patient to benefit from a team approach.
Dr. Bailey has three very special pets at home. Her 2 tuxedo cats, Archie and Alvin, and her goofy boxer, Rhonda. Two years ago, she and McQuiddy added the most special member of their family, a little girl! In her very limited free time, you can find Dr. Bailey fishing off her boat, kayaking to a sandbar for a good read, or watching her beloved Vols play football. The rest of her time is spent with her awesome Bridges Family or at home with her beloved little girl!

Dr. Michael Zarzosa, DVM

Dr. Michael Zarzosa came to veterinary medicine as a third career. After a lifetime of dreaming about being a rancher and wanting to raise horses, life took him in a different direction. He spent ten years working in telecommunications, and during that time he noticed there was something special about the bond between humans and animals that intrigued him. When, one day, he knew he needed to give, and get, more from life he knew medicine was the only thing that could satisfy both his curiosity and his need for a challenge. And what better challenge than performing medicine on a patient that cannot speak to him at all. A career change late in life is never an easy thing, but fortunately there was plenty of support along the way. He left his job, moved halfway across the country, and started school once again, nearly 20 years after graduating from high school.

He eventually moved to southeast Texas for the first part of his education. From there he was off to New York. He finished veterinary school at Cornell University, in Ithaca New York with an interest in equine medicine and surgery. During his time there he also pursued many research interests and finished the course work required for a master’s in public health in conjunction with the University of Minnesota. After veterinary school he completed a 1-year internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the University of Tennessee. This internship would eventually be a turning point in his life. During his time at UT, Go Vols, he met Doctors Bailey and McQuiddy and they have a friendship that still stands. Following his internship, he spent a brief amount of time in Missouri doing mixed animal medicine during which he realized that there was more good he could do on a regular basis with companion animals. After visiting North Carolina several times, Dr. Zarzosa realized that there was something to be said about the land and the people here and he took a job in Beaufort. After almost 4 years of working there, the opportunity to join his friends in their new endeavor presented itself. He has a special interest in surgery, wound management, and pain management. Dr. Zarzosa does the majority of complicated surgeries at Bridges as well as all of the dentals! His skill in the operating suite, and passion for his patients, makes him invaluable to the team!

Dr. Zarzosa lives with his very animated mixed breed dog Fitzwilliam and his very unique tiny cat, Micro. If they have spare time, Fitz loves nothing more than chasing a ball, an endeavor he will relentlessly encourage while hanging out with his dad. Consequently, Dr. Z often throws the ball for Fitz, whether he wants to or not. Dr. Zarzosa also enjoys spending his idle time doing woodworking projects, relaxing with friends and enjoying the fruits of North Carolina like fishing, boating and the beach. In the future he would love to travel and continue to expand his surgical skills and offerings.

Bridgette

Office Manager, Lead Veterinary Assistant

Bridgette is the heart behind Bridges Animal Hospital, bringing over 37 years of experience in veterinary medicine and the pet care industry. Her lifelong passion for animals has led her to rescue and care for countless pets over the years, always going above and beyond for their health and happiness. Outside the clinic, Bridgette enjoys beach days, traveling, gardening, and cooking. She cherishes time with her daughter Katie and her loyal dogs, Sheldon and Marco—her constant sidekicks and source of daily inspiration.

Kendell

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Meet Kendell, our Lead Vet Assistant, has been part of our Bridges family for almost 10 years! She started out working in the kennels then moved her way to reception! From there, she started working as a veterinary assistant and knew she had found her career! She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster working towards her Veterinary Technician License! She has always had a passion for animals and providing high-quality care to her patients. She prioritizes making sure our clients are educated on what is best for their beloved pets! Kendell has two dogs, Camo and Diamond, both Labrador retrievers that are her heart! If she is not working, she is most likely crafting with her silhouette and making t-shirts. If the weather is nice, she will be out on the boat or at the beach relaxing!

Sarah M.

Veterinary Assistant

Meet Sarah M., one of our stellar veterinary assistants. She has always had a love for animals and spent most of her time growing up around horses. In the last 16 years, Sarah has worked her way up from kennel technician to vet assistant. Sara is currently enrolled in Penn Foster, pursuing her Veterinary Technician License. She is originally from Oklahoma, but has lived in Maine, New York, Florida and North Carolina due to her husband being in the US Coast Guard. Sarah shares her home with her fur babies Calypso – 3 1/2 yr old Aussie, Stuart – 14 yr old cat and Dango – a 7-yr crested gecko. In her spare time, Sarah likes gardening, combing the beach for treasures and crafting. Fun fact: In high school, she was in FFA where she raised show pigs to earn a State Degree from the Oklahoma FFA Association. While stationed in New York, she took that knowledge and mentored a young 4H chapter on how to better raise and show their pig projects and served as a judge for the Oswego County Fair for 3 years.

Sam

Veterinary Assistant

Samantha Guthrie is one of our wonderful veterinary assistants. She has been with BPPAH since 2023! Sam has four horses, a cat, and a dog. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster working towards her Veterinary Technician License. In the future, she plans on going to veterinary School to become an equine veterinarian. Sam loves working with the family she has made here and plans to continue to grow with them as well!

Christi

Kennel Technician

Meet Christi, our jack of all trades in the clinic! Christi is technically one of our kennel team but wears many hats. On any given day you might find her in the kennel singing to our boarders, playing ball in the yard, in the middle helping during surgery, helping with treatments for your sweet babies, or running a mop across the floor! She can’t say she loves one part of her job more than the others. Christi takes pride in knowing when clients come into the clinic it’s clean and smells great. She shows love and compassion to our many patients and clients, all while making others laugh. Chrisi developed her love of animals while growing up on a farm in Central NC. She hit the floor running with the BPPAH team in Jan. of 2021. She has two children who are grown, Maddie and Mavrick, and they are her heart. She loves to go to the beach and enjoys working with her car! She is in 6 car clubs. She and her boyfriend have two cats, one who is completely blind (Phoebe) and one who is completely crazy (Little). If you see her come say hi, though she’ll probably beat you to it.

Jess

Kennel Technician

Jess has been one of our kennel team for over a year! Jess wears many hats in our clinic. Not only does she help keep our boarders safe and happy, but she is also involved in much of the medical side. Jess has 2 pets- River, a three-year-old Australian Shepherd and Skip, a 16-year-old quarter horse. She has been riding horses since s was 7 years old. If she is not at work, you can find her at the barn or with my boyfriend at a dirt bike track.