Dr. Velez was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She received a bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. She earned her degree as doctor of veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated magna cum laude. She then moved to South Florida where she has been practicing since.

Dr. Velez is passionate about improving the lives of animals. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, and traveling with her husband. She has three adorable cats whom she rescued (Leo, Misha, and Pepe).

Dr. Barcala has been helping pets and animals for over 25 years. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell in 1992, he spent the first few years of his career in equine veterinary medicine. While working in veterinary diagnostics for the following decade, he developed a passion for small animal medicine. Since 2005, Dr. Barcala has been helping pet owners in the Miami area get quality care for their companions. He focuses on the importance of understanding the bond between pets and humans, emphasizing the need for caring and empathetic veterinarians. Dr. Barcala is also fluent in Spanish.

With over 40 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Kishon is an invaluable part of our pet care team here at Delray Beach Animal Hospital. He has been a practicing veterinarian since 1979 and has worked and managed veterinary hospitals across the world, including spending 20 years practicing in Israel. After coming to the US in the early 2000s, Dr. Kishon settled in Florida, which he now considers home. His area of expertise is in small animal veterinary care for cats and dogs, including advanced diagnostics and clinical treatments. Dr. Kishon is also fluent in Spanish and Hebrew, and we think he has a great sense of humor!