Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital

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Dr. Craver, a Tampa native, earned her DVM from Ross University with clinical training at Purdue. She began at Brandon Lakes in 2007 and returned as a veterinarian after graduation. Her interests include dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, and dermatology. She has a Golden Retriever, Theodore.

Dr. Ashley Craver

Medical Director

Dr. Charlotte Haire

Veterinarian

Dr. Santiago earned her DVM from Western University and joined Brandon Lakes in 2023. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is passionate about the human-animal bond and providing personalized care. Outside of work, she enjoys salsa and folkloric dance from Puerto Rico.

Dr. Tiffany Santiago

Dr. Taggart, a Florida native, earned her DVM from the University of Florida in 2001. With 20+ years of experience, including 16 as Chief of Staff at Banfield, she joined Brandon Lakes in 2017. Her specialties include dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Dr. Jennifer Taggart

Dr. Rodriguez, originally from Spain and Puerto Rico, earned his DVM from Ross University in 2000. With over 20 years of experience, including 10 as Banfield's chief of staff, he specializes in small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery and is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Dr. Xavier Ramirez, originally from Puerto Rico, earned his DVM from The Ohio State University and joined Brandon Lakes in 2025. He is interested in soft tissue surgery and ultrasound. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, parks, vinyl records, and time with his cat, Lyra.

Dr. Xavier Ramirez

Onya

Practice Manager

Lead Veterinary Technician

Paulina

Lead Surgical Technician

Holly

Certified Veterinary Technician

Proudly serving the citizens of Riverview and its surrounding areas.

Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital is a longstanding fixture in the Riverview community. We are respected for gold-standard medicine and genuine teamwork, ensuring your pet is in the best hands and receives the best care.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacy Home Delivery

Keep your pet healthy with routine wellness exams, early detection, and personalized care plans.

Wellness & Exams

Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

Vaccinations

Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Illness/ Injury & Sick

Support your pet's health with professional dental cleanings, exams, and oral care you can trust.

Dental Care

Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat fast.

Diagnostics & Imaging

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


Parasite Prevention

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


Deworming

Deworming & Parasite Control

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Emergency Care

Emergency

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.


Advanced Surgery

Non-invasive laser therapy helps reduce pain, speed healing, and improve mobility for pets of all ages.
