Our Team

The friendly, professional staff at VCA Central Park Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long and healthy lives. To be true to this mission the hospital team relies on several individuals, where each team member is equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet.

We are backed by the nation's largest network of veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

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Peter Baumwell
Medical Director

"My passion from a young age was to grow up to be a Veterinarian, like my father, and help animals of all kinds whenever I could."

Dr. Peter Baumwell was born and raised in New York. As a child he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Veterinarian. He graduated from the University of Guadalajara in 1979. Following his graduation, he practiced animal medicine in New York until 1982 when he then moved to Florida. In 1988, Dr. Baumwell started his own Veterinarian practice, Central Park Animal Clinic, which grew to become Central Park Animal Hospital. He has been happily married for over 26 years ...

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Allison Quiroz
Hospital Manager

"I fulfill my passion for animals by working as technician in the Veterinary field. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction watching animals walk out the door in a healthier state than when they first walked in. I love working for VCA Central Park because it enables me to offer the best quality of veterinary medicine to pets and gives me the tools to help educate clients on animal care." 

Allison was born in south Florida and has lived here all her life. She has been a Veterinary technician for almost 7 years and has been with the VCA family for over 3 years. She has a young daughter at home and a loving bo...

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Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.

Veterinarian Support

Our technicians and support team members are all gentle animal lovers who treat your pets with the compassion and respect they deserve. Explore our support team members' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital such a good choice for your pet's care.

Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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