Our Staff



Doctor

  • John Barr, DVM


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  • Dr. Rachael J Johnson, D.V.M.


    Dr. Johson grew up in Upstate New York until moving to the Philadelphia area for undergraduate studies. She earned a bachelor's degree with a biology major in 1995 from Swarthmore College. After time off from studies to work and travel, she returned to Philly to study veterinary medicine at University of Pennsylvania.  Continuing her southern migration, she moved to Miami and joined our practice in 2002.  Her 'animal' family includes two dogs (Manu and Ellie), a cat (Margaret), and one year old baby (Micaela).

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  • Dr. Gary C Pait, D.V.M.


    Dr. Gary Pait is a 1992 graduate of Alabama's Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.  He grew up in South Carolina and received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University.  He is an identical twin and has a sister 3 years older.  He began working in the Carolinas before moving to Florida to reopen and reestablish a clinic in central Florida.  Looking for another challenge, he joined our practice in 2000 and came back to us in 2004.  His pet family includes Jack[a Greyhound], Albert[a Shiba Inu], and his 2 cats[Molly and Charlie Brown].  When not at work, he enjoys spending time relaxing with friends, catching up with family and the occasional workout and run.

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  • Dr. Heidi A Foster , DVM


     

    Dr. Heidi Anne Foster graduated from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine after completing an undergraduate degree at Cornell University.  Heidi was born in Jamaica and raised in South Florida.  Prior to starting her career, she spent time exploring Costa Rica and learning Spanish.  Dr. Foster is very compassionate with animals and likes to maintain a calm presence in and outside of work.  Her past times include family & close friends, practicing yoga, various athletic activities, and spending time with "Wyatt" and "Brandy Lopez," her two Golden Retrievers.


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  • Dr. Juliana Benedini


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  • Dr. Angela Guevara-Nieveen


    Dr. Guevara-Nieveen attended the University of Miami where she graduated with her Bachelors degree in biology. She participated in club activities such as the Pre-Vet Society and the Marine Mammal Stranding Team. She later went on to obtain her DVM degree from the University of Florida in 2008. She recently married and shares a home with two geriatric dogs, Natasha and Canela.

Management

  • Ms. Lela M.


    Lela has worked at Alton Road Animal Hospital since February of 2000.  She has worked with animals for the majority of her life since her father is an equine veterinarian in New York.  She grew up on Long Island and moved to Miami in 1996 to go to Florida International University where she received a full ride soccer scholarship.  Lela has a beautiful Neapolitan mastiff named Stella.

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Technician

  • Michelle Collazo


    Michelle was raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. She attended Tufts University in Medford before moving to Miami in 2005. She shares her home with a Chihuahua named Nehbey and a Maltese named Emy. She has been part of our staff since October 2005.

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  • Katina M


    Katina M. is from Valencia,Venezuela where she studied animal science.  Katina joined Alton Road in July.  Katina has a Maltese named Polo.  She enjoys gormet cooking, the beach and playing Viola.  She has studied 3 semesters of engineering construction.  Animals have always been her passion.
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  • Mr. Azariel Mendez


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  • Johnny Rodriguez


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  • Oscar Guerrero


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  • Carolina Pennacchio


    Carolina Pennacchio is a veterinary technician student at Miami-Dade College. She currently holds a degree in communications. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She shares her home with her husband, a contemporary artist, and a cat named Chio.
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  • Maile Kalua


    Maile has been part of our team since July 2009.  She has already adopted a beautiful kitten named Athena.  Vetsuite_Img_80215
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  • Carmen Canton


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  • Ginna Sojo


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Reception

  • Mrs. Jenny M


    Jenny has been at Alton Rd. Animal Hospital since 2000.  She has had cats all of her life and currently has seven (five of which were rescues) and 2 dogs. When not working she likes to go to the mountains or to Orlando (Disney and Universal) with her husband.  She previously attended FIU for several semesters studying marine biology.
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  • Stephanie Cakov


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  • Vanessa Ramos


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  • Nydia Ceren


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  • Tina Cintron


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  • Marc Newman


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  • Cat Janda


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  • Amie Jackson


    Amie joined our staff in the summer of 2009. She has two beautiful children and a schnauzer mix named Coach.
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  • Daisy Caldera


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Kennel

  • Alex Lorenzo


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  • Rosalina Camacho


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  • Carmen Torres


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  • Jose Figueroa


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Assistants

  • Gumersindo Gonzales


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  • Leonardo Rodriguez


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  • Nicholas Pinzon


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