Dr. Monica Fernandez began her career in veterinary medicine in 1988 as kennel assistant at Coral Springs Animal Hospital (located in Coral Springs, Florida). She soon advanced to the position of technician assistant and continued to work there for ten years. It was during this time that she began attending The University of Florida's College of Agriculture. She began working at Knowles Animal Clinic, in Miami, Florida during summer breaks from The University. In 1996, Dr. Fernandez graduated with a bachelor of science with highest honors and began attending The University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2000, she graduated magna cum laude with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. For the year following her graduation, Dr. Fernandez lived and worked in Miami, working emergency medicine at Knowles Animal Clinic. In 2001, she moved back to Broward County and began working at Lakeside Animal Hospital located in Plantation. Two years later, she purchased that practice which she continues to own today.

Dr. Fernandez is pictured with her Australian Shepherd, "Trigger." Trig, as he is more commonly known, is not only handsome, he's extremely smart as well, being a star student in his puppy class & excelling with his obedience training. Trig loves to visit us here at the office, so you may have a chance to meet him the next time you're here with your pet!