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Coral Gables Animal Hospital

Wellness & Emergency Vet Services

Call Us 305.667.5821

Wellness & Emergency Vet Services

Call Us 305.667.5821

Schedule your visit online or call us. Same day appointments available.

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Weekdays : 8am – 8pm
(Wednesday until 6pm)

Saturday : 8am – 5pm
Sunday: closed

Phone support available 7 days a week

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Hours

Weekdays : 8am – 8pm
(Wednesday until 6pm)

Saturday : 8am – 5pm
Sunday: closed

Phone support available 7 days a week

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Our Veterinary Services

All of our services are available for dogs & cats of all ages.
Emergency
  • Emergency surgeries (24-hour availability)
  • Foreign body removal
  • Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
  • Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
  • Emergency C-sections
  • Splenectomies (removal of the spleen).
  • Soft tissue
  • Mass removal
  • Bladder stone removal
  • Minor and major laceration repair
  • Urinary Issues
  • And more…
Urgent Care
  • Sick patient visits
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Ear infections
  • Bite or cut
  • Lethargy
Surgery
  • Emergency surgeries (24-hour availability)
  • Foreign body removal
  • Surgery for GDV (twisted stomach)
  • Pyometra surgery (removal of an infected uterus)
  • Emergency C-sections
  • Splenectomies (removal of the spleen).
  • Soft tissue
  • Mass removal
  • Bladder stone removal
  • Spay and neuter
  • Minor and major laceration repair
  • And more…
Hospitalization and Treatment
  • IV fluid therapy
  • Oxygen therapy
  • ECG/cardiac monitoring
  • Critical care monitoring
  • Stabilization and transfer to speciality centers
  • Pain management
  • Compassionate end-of-life care, euthanasia
X-rays and Ultrasound
  • X-rays on site (same day results)
  • Ultrasound (chest and abdominal)
  • Abdominal ultrasound
Diagnostics
  • In-house testing
  • Blood test (complete blood panel)
  • Urinanalysis
  • Fecal test
  • Parasite detection
  • Chemistry
  • Cytology
  • Infectious disease testing
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Meet Our Care Team

Dr. Bradley Richter DVM
Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Bradley Richter has been practicing veterinary medicine in his hometown of Miami, Florida for over 40 years. His family has resided in Miami for over a Century.

After graduating from Coral Gables Senior High, he received his BS in Animal Husbandry from University of Missouri in 1974.

The following year he received an NIH Grant in Nutritional Research and was accepted to the University of Missouri Veterinary School, graduating in 1979.

Dr. Richter enjoys hiking, fishing, golf, and other outdoor activities. He loves traveling extensively throughout the United States and Canada.

He is involved with several local and national organizations to which he donates his time.

Dr. Cristina Maristany
Dr. Karla Gonzalez

Dr. Annette Thomas DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Thomas attended the Immaculate Conception Preparatory and High School in Kingston, Jamaica.

She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art from University of Pennsylvania and thereafter earner her Veterinarian Degree from the same institution.

Dr. Thomas has been practicing Veterinary Internal Medicine for the past 25 years.

She is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about the arts and cultures of the world.

Dr. Jacqueline ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎Pereira DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Pereira, known as ‘Dr. P’ to her colleagues and clients, grew up in Trinidad and moved to Miami after finishing high school.

She graduated from the University of Florida followed by the University of Florida’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Pereira graduated in 1992 and subsequently practiced at the same animal hospital in Miami for 30 years.

She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

Dr. Pereira lives in Kendall with her husband, twin daughters, two cats and one dog.

Dr. Rachael Johnson
Dr. Karla Gonzalez

Dr. Michael Arencibia DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Arencibia, a Miami, Florida native, attended Westminster Christian High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami.

In 2020, he was accepted into the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program at Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona, and he graduated with his DVM in May 2024.

During his free time, Dr. Arencibia enjoys golfing, spending time on the water, and traveling. His professional interests and focus include surgery, dentistry, and pain management in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Arencibia has a chocolate labrador of his own named Beau, who is his companion in all things, along with family dogs Nash, Leo, and Mylo.

Meet Our Care Team

Dr. Bradley Richter DVM
Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Bradley Richter has been practicing veterinary medicine in his hometown of Miami, Florida for over 40 years. His family has resided in Miami for over a Century.

After graduating from Coral Gables Senior High, he received his BS in Animal Husbandry from University of Missouri in 1974.

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Dr. Karla Gonzalez

Dr. Annette Thomas DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Thomas attended the Immaculate Conception Preparatory and High School in Kingston, Jamaica.

She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art from University of Pennsylvania and thereafter earner her Veterinarian Degree from the same institution.

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Dr. Jacqueline ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎Pereira DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Pereira, known as ‘Dr. P’ to her colleagues and clients, grew up in Trinidad and moved to Miami after finishing high school.

She graduated from the University of Florida followed by the University of Florida’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Dr. Michael Arencibia DVM
Veterinarian

Dr. Arencibia, a Miami, Florida native, attended Westminster Christian High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami.

In 2020, he was accepted into the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program at Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona, and he graduated with his DVM in May 2024.

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About This Partnership

After more than 40 years serving this community, Dr. Richter and Coral Gables Animal Hospital (CGAH) are joining forces with Royal Vet to ensure the clinic’s legacy continues to thrive.

Royal Vet has long admired the culture Dr. Richter built—one grounded in compassion, respect, and genuine care for both patients and people. With staff well-being at the forefront of every decision, we saw a clear alignment in values. CGAH’s commitment to excellent medicine, personalized service, and a true neighborhood feel makes it a perfect fit within the Royal Vet family.

About This Partnership

After more than 40 years serving this community, Dr. Richter and Coral Gables Animal Hospital (CGAH) are joining forces with Royal Vet to ensure the clinic’s legacy continues to thrive.

Royal Vet has long admired the culture Dr. Richter built—one grounded in compassion, respect, and genuine care for both patients and people. With staff well-being at the forefront of every decision, we saw a clear alignment in values. CGAH’s commitment to excellent medicine, personalized service, and a true neighborhood feel makes it a perfect fit within the Royal Vet family.

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