Dr. Vargas
received her degree in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University
in 1994. In 1996, she established Orchid Springs Animal
Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida. Her vision for a
veterinary practice was and remains to this day: "To create a
'one-stop' pet health care center that provides comfort to our
patients and convenience to our clients."
Since then she has
deepened her roots in the local community through her involvement
in various organizations such as the Ridge Veterinary Society (2008 president), Junior League of Greater Winter
Haven board, Girls Inc., Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, the
Humane Society of Polk County board and founder of the non-for-profit organization K-9forlife .
Dr. Vargas'
commitment to educating the public has manifested into many published newspaper articles including her Polk Voice "Vet Talk" weekly column and blog. She is part of a select group of nationwide
veterinary reporters. She is an avid reader and also enjoys traveling abroad,
gardening and relaxing at home with her family including four cats and two
dogs.
