Meet the Staff
We are extremely proud of our staff. They work diligently to meet and exceed your expectations and provide the best care for your pets. The commitment is evident every Tuesday morning to focus on further training and educating ourselves. Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is a Level 4 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Hospital, the highest level awarded by AAHA, only achieved by about 3% of animal hospitals nationwide. AAHA rigorously evaluates and inspects their member hospitals to assure standards are adhered to.
Kelly Whitt
Senior Technician
Kelly graduated Palmetto Senior High in 1992. She attended Miami-Dade College’s Veterinary Technology Program and has been in the field for the last twelve years. Kelly joined the HVH team two years ago and co-manages the hospital kennel/tech team. Her extensive knowledge and background make her the ideal candidate to train all new-hires and guide them to grow in their positions. Kelly is married and has two daughters named Savannah and Lila, and step-son named Raymond. Her family brood also includes six dogs, Itty-Bitty, Annie, Punkin, Missy, Benji and Tyeboy and a pot-bellied pig named Oinker.
Client Relations Specialist
Michelle Poole
Michelle has been with HVH since March of 1991 on and off. She is a graduate of American Senior High School in 1997 and continues her education at Miami-Dade College. She is a valued team member at HVH being a jack of all trades. She is able to work all areas of the hospital and is always willing to lend a hand. Michelle also holds the record for the most pets; between her parent’s home and her own, there are five German Shepherds (Apache, Lee, Radga, Morgan, & Phantom), a Labrador Retriever mix (Maxine), a Wire-Haired Terrier (Lucy), a Yorkshire/Shih Tzu (Panda) mix and 3 cats (Hunter, CC and Oreo). She recently had a bouncing baby boy named Achilles!
Senior Client Relations Specialist
Alex Segovia
Alex graduated Miami Sunset High School in 1997 and is currently attending Miami-Dade College to complete his B.S. degree in Accounting. Though Alex is employed as a full-time Human Resources Director for Lowe’s Home Centers in Miami Lakes, he still finds time to devote to his HVH family. His tenure of seven years is one of the longest for an HVH team member. Alex has been married since November of 2002 and has a son, Valentino who is two years old and recently had a baby girl!. In his free time Alex enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and continuing to upgrade their home.
Yamile Monroy
Technician
Yamile is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Agricultural Science in Havana, Cuba. In 1992 she attained her degree in Veterinary Medicine and practiced on large animals in an agricultural setting specializing in toxicology, pharmacology and clinical diagnosis. Yamile started here at HVH 4 years ago and has been a valuable asset since! She is also a member of the Cuban Veterinary Medical Association in Exile. She is currently studying to take her veterinary medicine board in the U.S. and begin her own small animal veterinary practice.
Technician
Stephannie Cuervo
Stephannie graduated Miami Sunset High School in 2003. She attends Miami-Dade College pursuing certification as a Veterinary Technician. Her client service experience makes her a valuable receptionist at HVH where she has worked since October of 2007. Her hobbies include pet care and photography, which is sure to come in handy when now that she is a mother of a baby boy named Tomas! She owns Kaos, a brindle Boxer mix and a domestic short-hair female cat named Resees.
Maria Vasquez
Maria joined the HVH in June of 2005 and has proved to be an important part of the HVH team. She graduated G. Holmes Braddock High School in 2002 and currently attends Miami-Dade College. Maria has 2 dogs named Miles and Paris. She has been married to her husband for 8 years now and has a beautiful 3 year old son. Maria is preparing to attend veterinary school as soon as she finishes her B.S. in Biology.