Eric Weman, DVM

Dr. Eric Weman received his degree of Medico Veterinario in his natal Argentina in 1993. After practicing in Buenos Aires, he emigrated to US and revalidated his degree in 2003 at the University of Florida – College of Veterinary Medicine.

He worked for a corporate-owned practice until June 2010 when he opened Everglades Animal Hospital.

He is married to Silvina and has 2 daughters, Sol and Sophie, and his dogs Pucca (English bulldog), Lola, Vaca, and Toro (french bulldog).

He loves rugby and outdoor activities; his main interest is internal medicine.


Jenifer Gomez

Jenifer Gomez has been working in the animal field for more than 15 years, passing through all the different positions of an Animal Hospital, from reception to nursing and surgery technician.

She is fluent in English and Spanish and has many years of experience as a veterinary technician.

She has a beautiful son named Joaquin and a French bulldog named Ivy!


Melissa Rosa-Grant

Melissa Rosa-Grant has also been in the animal field for more than 15 years. She began working as a Pet Care Specialist in 2003 and then continued in the field until now.

She is fluent in English and Spanish and has many years of experience as a veterinary technician.

She is married to Reysol Grant and they have a daughter named Minmay and two sons Reyme & Rush. They live alongside their pets Logan and Bitcoin.


Ashley Baca

Ashley Baca graduated from West Broward High School and their veterinary program where she received her certification as a veterinary assistant.  Ashley is currently receiving her bachelors degree in biology to become a future veterinarian!

She speaks both English and Spanish

On her time off she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and participating in outdoor activities. She currently has a medium sized Yorkie/ Jack Russel mix named Caramelo.


Nathalie Avendano


Nathalie Avendano graduated from West Broward High School and their veterinary program where she received her certification as a veterinary assistant. She is currently studying to become a licensed veterinary technician. She started off volunteering at Everglades Animal Hospital and this experience sparked her interest in becoming a veterinary technician.

She has two dogs named Marley and Mickey. Her favorite animal is cows, but she enjoys working with dogs and cats mostly. She aspires to one day work with exotic animals like tigers and lions. Her dream job would be to run her own rehabilitation center for marine life or big cats.


Pilar Reca

Pilar Reca is our current extern. She studied and graduated from the Universidad del Salvador in Argentina. She specialized in equine and large animal medicine. She is visiting to gain more experience and hands on learning in internal medicine with small companion animals.

She has a yellow lab fur baby named Yuya.