Trenton Animal Hospital

Allison and Eric Hiers, DVM

Veterinarian, Practice Owner

Drs. Allison Hiers and Eric Hiers took over ownership and management of Trenton Animal Hospital on May 1st, 2010. Allison had previously worked at Trenton Animal Hospital in 2007-2008 before going on maternity leave and doing relief work in Gainesville. Eric began to work for  Dr. Ted Yoho, the previous owner of Trenton Animal Hospital, in 2007, primarily as a large animal mobile veterinarian but also as a relief veterinarian at the hospital. Allison and Eric are thrilled to be apart of such a wonderful community and to see their dream of owning their own business come true.

Allison Hiers, DVM

Veterinarian

Allison G Hiers grew up in Jacksonville Florida, but Gainesville has been her home since 1996. She received her BS and Masters degrees from the University of Florida Department of Animal Science, where she also met her future husband, Dr. Eric Hiers. Following graduation from the UF Veterinary School in 2006 she worked as a mixed animal practitioner in Belleview, Florida while studying to receive her Veterinary Acupuncturist Certification at the Chi institute. In 2007 she worked at Trenton Animal Hospital for a short while before taking maternity leave to have her second child. Dr. Hiers spent the next couple of years working part time at Newberry Animal Hospital and West End Animal Hospital, while running her own veterinary acupuncture mobile business for small animals and horses. In May of 2010, she became co-owner of Trenton Animal Hospital with her husband. Dr. Hiers professional interests include acupuncture for small and large animals, surgery, and internal medicine. When she is not at work at the clinic she is hard at work at her more important job, mother of three amazing children, Colton, Taylor, and Ashton. Dr. Hiers personal interests include traveling, hiking (really doing anything active outside) and attending any Gator sports events-GO GATORS!

Thomas Hester, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Thomas Hester was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where he aspired to be a veterinarian from a very young age. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida, while working full-time as a veterinary technician. Dr. Hester received his veterinary degree from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. He completed his clinical year at the U.F. College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Dr. Hester began working at Trenton Animal Hospital in May of 2012. His professional interests include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, pain management, pocket pet medicine, and pot belly pig medicine and surgery. He serves on the Alachua County Board of Veterinary Medicine and was president for the 2014 year. He also serves on the board of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Hester is married to his long-time love, Maya. In his free time, he enjoys running, traveling and taking care of his saltwater reef aquariums. He is also an avid Florida Gators fan.

Will Hernandez, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. William Hernandez is our newest Associate Veterinarian at Trenton Animal Hospital. He is a 2021 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and transferred to the University of Florida where he finished his final clinical year.
He was born in Miami, FL and moved at an early age to the a small town called Venus, FL where he grew up around various farm animals. It was here that he sparked his interest in veterinary medicine. He is the son of first generation immigrants who pride themselves in hard work and dedication. In his free time he enjoys hunting and fishing as well as playing multiple instruments including guitar, bass, drums, and piano. He is also an avid traveler and concert goer. He has a Black mouth cur mix named Juniper and two cats Atlas and Lyra. He and his wife, Dailyn, have been married for almost 2 years and live in Newberry, FL.