Dr. Rick Diaz

Veterinarian

Dr. Diaz was Born in Miami Beach, Florida and attended Belen Jesuit High School. He later Attended the University of Miami majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He graduated with General and Department Honors. Dr. Diaz then attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where he obtained his Doctorate degree. Upon graduation, he returned to Miami and worked for local animal hospitals for a year, he then established The Pet Care Clinic of Doral in 1992. Dr. Diaz is the past President of the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association in 2007 and 2008 and has been on the Board since 2003. He was also a Gold Star Award recipient in 2005, 2009, and 2015.

Dr. Diaz enjoys fishing, diving and cruising the coast of Florida and the Bahamas. He is an avid boater. Dr. Diaz lives in South Miami with his beautiful wife, two wonderful children, and their friendly dogs.

Dr. Mario Cabrera

Veterinarian

Dr. Mario Cabrera is a second generation Veterinarian and has been involved first hand, accompanying his father in a veterinarian hospital from an early age. He was born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba and moved to Miami in 1967 as an infant. The love for animals became part of his development as a child and helped shaped his character into the valuable physician he is today.Prior to veterinarian school, he served as a veterinarian’s assistant as his father’s practice in Miami, which was also very renowned in the community. After graduating, Dr. Cabrera took over his father’s practice, which flourished and grew to 5 doctor/24 hour facility. He devoted much of his time to learning new procedures in rigid endoscopy, orthopedics and soft tissue surgery. Later in 2005, the family practice was sold to VCA Animal Hospitals and he ventured into his own mobile surgical practice, CUTTING EDGE SURGICAL.

Dr. Lilly Uribazo

Veterinarian

Dr. Lilly Uribazo is the CEO of DSU Vet, a local mobile ultrasound and telemedicine service. She travels to our hospital and performs ultrasound studies. Her service consists of a patient’s medical file compiled with history, chief complaint, physical exam findings, digital pictures of any lesions, laboratory work, radiographs, EKG, treatments and ultrasound images.

Melissa Heredia

Office Manager

Melissa joined the Pet Care Team twelve years ago and slowly made her way up. It all began as a temporary receptionist position while she went back to school to finish her Bachelors in Education after having her second daughter. After just a short period of time, however, Melissa realized that her true passion was working with people and their pets. She knew she would have to start working harder to get to the top so she slowly started assisting the manager at the time. Eventually, that person moved on allowing Melissa the opportunity of managing the clinic. Melissa has two daughters and a Pug named Oliver.

Maria Ayala

Head Technician

Over the past 5 years, Maria has definitely made her mark here at The Pet Care Clinic. With her soft voice and her big passion for animal, she will put you at ease when things get a little complicated.

Maria graduated from CTAE with her technician license and is currently enjoying the sunny beaches of Miami with her husband and two furry friends.

Zoe Gonzalo

Kennel Assistant

Our latest addition to the Pet Care Family is our dedicated Zoe. Zoe is originally from Cuba where from an early age she became passionate about the care of animals. Since here in the States, Zoe has worked hard moving her way up through the Veterinary ladder. She can be seen around the clinic with a big smile and a willingness to help where she can.

Ricardo Iglesias

Groomer

With 8+plus years at the Pet Care, Ricardo “Ricky” Iglesias has done it all. Ricky first began at our clinic as a kennel assistant and worked his way up to the lab becoming a veterinary technician after just a short time. But this was not the end for Ricky.

Recently his dream became an opportunity. Together with the help of the staff , Ricky launched the new and improved Pet Care Grooming Salon in October 2014. Together with his knowledge from his past years in the lab and his gentle approach, the Pet Care Grooming has flourished . We now have one of the most top rated grooming in the Miami / Doral area. We have extended grooming hours for to accommodate your busy schedule as well as pick up and delivery services.

Ken Moy

Veterinary Assistant

Ken graduated with an Animal Science degree from the University of Florida. He has a cat named George Washington who is very friendly, furry, and fat. Although he is of Chinese decent, do not be fooled as he is Venezuelan and speaks fluent Spanish. When Ken is not in the office, he enjoys baking alfajores and playing tennis. He is eager to learn with the best in veterinary medicine.

Alexys Colon

Veterinary Assistant

Alexys joined the Pet Care Family in December 2018. She is currently working on her veterinary technician credentials all while being mommy to Belle, a beagle, Ruby a Min Pin, and Tiffany a Pekingese. With both her love for animals and eagerness to learn, Alexys will make a great vet tech.

Sushi

House Cat

Sushi is in the office to keep everyone in line! Sushi loves strings, laser pointers, tuna fish, and being pet all day.