Doctors

  • Thomas A. Smith, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
    Internal Medicine Specialist

    Education

    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University (1991)
    • Masters in Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University (1996)

    Experience/Training

    • Small Animal Internship in Medicine and Surgery, Oklahoma State University (1992)
    • Small Animal Internal Medicine/Nutrition Residency, Kansas State University (1996)
    • Masters of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University (1996)
    • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (1996)
    • Owner and President of Veterinary Internists of Brevard, Brevard County Florida (1999-2013)
    • Owner and President of Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (2004-Present)

    Memberships

    • Brevard County Veterinary Medical Association (BCVMA)
    • Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA)
    • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM)

    Personal Interests

    Dr. Smith enjoys wood-working, Taekwondo, fishing, golfing, playing poker, and spending time at home with his wife, children, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

  • Jeffrey Christiansen, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
    Board Certified Surgeon

    Education

    • Bachelor's in Animal Bioscience, Pennsylvania State University (1992)
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee (1996)

    Experience/Training

    • Internship in Medicine and Surgery, New York City's Animal Medical Center (1997)
    • Surgical Internship Program completed at Houston, Texas' Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (1997)
    • Diplomate of the College of Veterinary Surgeons (2002)
    • Owner and President of Superior Veterinary Surgical (and less-invasive) Solutions (2006)
    • Experienced in all manners of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic, and spinal surgery.

    Visit his website for more information.

    Personal Interests

    When not doing surgery, Dr. Christiansen enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as lifting weights, jogging, and writing.

  • Burchell Clemons, DVM
    Emergency Veterinarian

    Education

    • Bachelor’s in Animal Science, Tuskegee University (1995)
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University (1999)

    Experience/Training 

    • Practicing in Emergency and Critical Care for 14 years, working closely with an Internist, Neurologist, and Cardiologist. 
    • Emergency Clinician, ASEH (2012-Present).

    Memberships

    • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)
    • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
    • Treasure Coast Veterinary Medical Association (TCVMA)
    • Brevard County Veterinary Medical Association (BCVMA)

    Personal Interests

    Dr. Clemons has a refined interest in food and has been described as a “foodie”. He enjoys traveling, photography, mixed martial arts, and spending time with family. 

  • Elizabeth C. McGrath, DVM
    Emergency Veterinarian

    Education

    • Bachelor’s in Science
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida (1989)

    Memberships

    • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
    • Central Florida Veterinary Association

    Personal Interests

    Dr. McGrath enjoys horseback riding, gardening and working at the barn. In her free time she looks forward to spending time with her husband, three sons and three dogs. 

  • Mina Zaky,
    DVM
    Emergency Veterinarian

    Education

    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Egypt (2011)

    Experience/Training

    • Soft Tissue Surgery
    • Abdominal Ultrasound Intermediate Course

    Memberships

    • Central Florida Veterinary Association
    • American Veterinary Medical Association

    Personal Interests

    Dr. Zaky enjoys soccer, fishing, reading and gardening. He also has a special interest in traveling to far away places whenever he has free time. 

  • Raul Perez,
    DVM
    Emergency Veterinarian

    Education 

    •   Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry degree

          National Autonomous University of Mexico 1981

    •   Bachelor of Zoology UOFF 1976

    Experience/Training

    •    Medicine & Surgery, Small animal, Emergency       
    •    Medicine 
    •    Cytology  
    •    Cardiology 
    •    Ultrasound    
    •    Preventive medicine.

    Membership 

    •    American Veterinary Medical Association

    Personal Interests

    Dr. Perez enjoys Music/Guitar, vocals, inline skating and snow skiing. 

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Office Hours

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

Read What Our Clients Say

  • "The vet techs are super nice. They run all the tests to rule out everything. Once you leave and they ask you to call back with a follow up so the Vet will know and will let you know from there if he needs to increase or decrease medication it’s a joke. Called twice on one day and the next day he wasn’t even in the office. Don’t mind the fact when we were there the day of our appointment, it was two hours."
    Megan D.
  • "I was in there today with my very sick baby. The entire staff was kind and wonderful! They immediately made sure my baby was ok the minute we came in! My baby is feeling much better! Thank you to your entire staff!!! Dana, Vince & Louie 🐾"
    Dana S.
  • "Very friendly , competent caring and explains everything in detail. Cares for your pet as they would their own ."
    Linda D.