Veterinarian

Dr. Graciela Figueroa (aka Dr. Fig) was born in Virginia but spent most of her childhood a Michigander. Schoolcraft, Michigan was her home for 13 years before venturing her way down to Winter Park, Florida in 2015 to begin her undergraduate studies in Marine Biology at Rollins College. Throughout her undergraduate career, Dr. Fig spent…

Dr. Rosado obtained her DVM degree from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine and did her clinical rotations at the University of Florida. She is from Isabela, Puerto Rico. Her main interest is working with small animals. Dr. Rosado did a student job program with Banfield in 2018 before starting her DVM career as well as…

Dr. Michelle Vereb is an associate veterinarian at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital. She was born and raised in Tampa, and is excited to be working near her family and friends. Dr. Vereb is a proud “double-Gator,” having attended the University of Florida for both her undergraduate studies and veterinary school. She is passionate about community…

Dr. Farrar graduated in 1997 from Texas A&M veterinary school. She has worked emergency medicine as well as in general practice. She is an accomplished surgeon and is also certified in veterinary acupuncture. Her main interests include complementary therapy for cancer care and pain management. She enjoys spending time with her dog Pitri and is…

Dr. Melissa Hood is an associate veterinarian at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital, on our team since March 2015. She previously worked at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital from 2007-2009. Dr. Hood graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in zoology in 1992 and also obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Florida…

Dr. Laura Moisa is an associate veterinarian of Orchid Springs Animal Hospital. She was born right here in Winter Haven, FL and calls this home. The fine schools of Lake Elbert, Denison Middle, and Winter Haven High prepared her for the next stages in life. Dr. Moisa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Florida…

Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na. She is also a fellow of the American…