Dr Maristany has been Maui, our Yorke, vet since he was 8 weeks and came home with bronchitis from where we got him. She was always very through, gentle and sweet with him. He loves his doctor. We have had several episodes with some emergencies when he came into a frog. Always a good visit , clean environment and best vet in Miami. Thank you Dr Maristany and the team.
Dr. Michael Arencibia, a Miami, Florida native, attended Westminster Christian High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami.
In 2020, he was accepted into the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program at Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona, and he graduated with his DVM in May 2024.
During his free time, Dr. Arencibia enjoys golfing, spending time on the water, and traveling. His professional interests and focus include surgery, dentistry, and pain management in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Arencibia has a chocolate labrador of his own named Beau, who is his companion in all things, along with family dogs Nash, Leo, and Mylo.
Dr. Jacqueline Pereira, known as ‘Dr. P’ to her colleagues and clients, grew up in Trinidad and moved to Miami after finishing high school.
She graduated from the University of Florida followed by the University of Florida’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Pereira graduated in 1992 and subsequently practiced at the same animal hospital in Miami for 30 years.
She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Dr. Pereira lives in Kendall with her husband, twin daughters, two cats and one dog.
Dr. Annette Thomas attended the Immaculate Conception Preparatory and High School in Kingston, Jamaica.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art from University of Pennsylvania and thereafter earner her Veterinarian Degree from the same institution.
Dr. Thomas has been practicing Veterinary Internal Medicine for the past 25 years.
She is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about the arts and cultures of the world.
Dr. Bradley Richter has been practicing veterinary medicine in his hometown of Miami, Florida for over 40 years. His family has resided in Miami for over a Century.
After graduating from Coral Gables Senior High, he received his BS in Animal Husbandry from University of Missouri in 1974.
The following year he received an NIH Grant in Nutritional Research and was accepted to the University of Missouri Veterinary School, graduating in 1979.
Dr. Richter enjoys hiking, fishing, golf, and other outdoor activities. He loves traveling extensively throughout the United States and Canada.
He is involved with several local and national organizations to which he donates his time.
Dr. Allison Cannon is board certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine and has been practicing since 2008. She enjoys treating diseases in which medical therapy allows for a return to a normal quality of life, such as Addison’s disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and diabetes mellitus. She also finds it gratifying to provide solutions for more complex cases that require managing multiple diseases concurrently.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Cannon received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She went on to complete an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine).
Outside of work, Dr. Cannon has a lifelong love of horses and enjoys riding hunter and dressage. She and her husband share their home with a large and lively family of pets, including cats Luna, Eileen, Shitter, and Gru; pit bull Dottie; rat terrier Stitch; and horses Zen, Phoebe, Rosemary, and Candy.
Dr. Karla Gonzalez was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to Miami in 2007 to follow her passion for veterinary medicine. Dr. Gonzalez attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!).
Since graduating, Dr. Gonzalez has gained extensive experience working in both emergency and general practice. She has a strong passion for internal medicine, dermatology, behavior, and nutrition. She is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to every patient she meets.
Dr. Gonzalez loves building lasting relationships with clients and their pets, taking the time to educate and empower pet owners as partners in their animal’s healthcare. She is proud to be fear-free certified.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Bolt and Ottley, and her husband Freddy. In her free time, she loves to play pickleball, read and try new cooking recipes.
Dr. Simon Czamanski was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the United States at a young age. He attended high school in Weston, Florida and then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he attended Colorado State University (CSU). Dr. Czamanski received a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science, a minor in business administration, and a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Czamanski grew up surrounded by animals, but his passion for veterinary medicine really developed while volunteering at a local animal hospital in Weston, FL. He started in the kennel department cleaning cages and walking dogs, worked his way up to being a veterinary assistant, and ultimately decided that he wanted to pursue a veterinary degree. Dr. Czamanski has worked at multiple veterinary practices across South Florida, further allowing him to gain experience in general practice, surgery, and emergency veterinary medicine.
In his spare time, Dr. Czamanski likes to spend time with his family and friends, go to the beach, cook and travel. He’s a foodie at heart and has a special interest in wine and art. One of his favorite quotes is “Animals make us human” by Dr. Temple Grandin.
Dr. Owens received her BA degree from Princeton University in 2002, graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, followed by an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Owens worked at various specialty clinics throughout South Florida before joining and anchoring VCA’s Alton Road Animal Hospital in 2014, where she built an impressive reputation and following in the area.
Dr. Rachael Johnson grew up in Oswego, New York. She completed her B.S. degree in Biology in 1995 from Swarthmore College. After time off from her studies to work and
travel, Dr. Johnson returned to Philadelphia to obtain her veterinary degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.
Upon graduation, she moved to Miami, Florida where she has practiced general and emergency medicine for over 20 years at a prominent Miami Beach wellness and urgent care clinic, honing her knowledge, skills, and reputation first as an associate veterinarian, and since
2019, as medical director.
Dr. Johnson developed a love for veterinary medicine after completing her undergraduate degree. Needing veterinary experience for an internship at a wildlife rescue center, she worked
in the office of a large animal clinic in Upstate New York. It was then that her true love of medicine and passion for working with animals took shape.
While completing her veterinary degree, Dr. Johnson realized her passion was in caring for companion animals and has been happily taking care of dogs and cats in small animal practice ever since.
Dr. Johnson’s family includes two dogs, (Delilah and Peter Jacob), a cat (Hannah aka Ivy aka Kitten), husband (Alvaro), daughter (Micaela), and son (Mateo).
Dr. Cristina Maristany was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She completed her B.S. degree in Biology at the University of Miami and later obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 2007.
Ever since she was a little girl, Dr. Maristany knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. This determination and passion for animals inspired her to work hard and pursue her life long dream.
Dr. Maristany spent over 15 years at one of Miami’s most well-known animal clinics providing both general care as well as emergency medicine. Throughout her time there, she served as medical director for over three years providing her expertise and leadership especially during the challenging times of COVID in 2020.
Aside from practicing traditional medicine she also utilizes alternative treatment options such as acupuncture. This holistic approach allows the patients to receive a more comprehensive treatment when needed. She is also USDA certified to provide health certificates for travel.</br
Dr. Maristany enjoys spending free time with her three girls (AC, Alicia and Andrea), husband Carlos, two dogs (Duke and Charley) and two cats (Edward and Bruno).
