Meet the Team

Dr. Santiago was born and raised in Puerto Rico with an early love of animals and an interest in veterinary medicine. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in 2004 with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After that, he headed to Alabama to study at the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine) in 2008. Following graduation, he relocated to Central Florida to begin his career, and has been practicing locally ever since.

In the time since he settled in Central Florida, he has developed strong roots in the local community. He met his wife Luisa, a pediatrician, in Orlando and they are the proud parents of two children. The Santiagos round out their family with miniature schnauzer “daughter,” Havana. Dr. Santiago enjoys spending his free time with his family, running, and is an avid sports fan. His favorite teams are Orlando City SC and the Atlanta Braves.

The Santiago family loves Central Florida and all its activities. They can often be found at the Winter Garden Farmer’s Market and splash pad or spending time enjoying the wonderful local restaurants. He and Luisa look forward to continuing to raise their family in this vibrant area, and are excited about contributing to the surrounding communities by helping pets and families get healthy and stay healthy.