We are extremely proud of our dedicated team. We hire only the best and most experienced employees to become a part of our team here at PetCoral Resort & Veterinary. Our team is filled with highly dedicated animal lovers who are well trained at their jobs. They will do anything possible for their patients and the owners who love them.
Our team makes it their goal to treat each pet like their own. They give each pet plenty of love and attention. If you would like to speak to someone on our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (239) 673-8453.
Lorena Rapoport
After ten years working as a real estate agent, Mrs. Rapoport felt it was time for a change and dedicate her time to what she loves most…DOGS!
Animals have always played an integral part in her life; as a child, Lorena was introduced to the world of horse breeding and training by her father, who owned a Paso Fino Horse Ranch in Colombia. As an adult, Mrs. Rapoport moved to the USA and became a certified nutritionist and dog trainer; Lorena currently has 2 American Pit Bull terriers named Simon born in 2010, and Lolita born in 2017 and 2 bearded dragons Martin and Noel.
Over the years close friends and family would ask her to board their dogs for them. This might be for a day or week(s) due to business trips, school, work, etc. When the owner picked up their pet or came to visit they always asked her to write down everything that she was doing because they couldn’t believe the increased levels of energy, vitality, and health they saw in their pets. Lorena always told them “we are just taking care of your pet like one of the family”.
PetCoral began as and has continued to be a passion project for Lorena. It is her hope that one-day PetCoral Resort and Veterinary will serve as an outlet to help the homeless animals of the community. Starting with the Grand Opening, PetCoral has hosted several fundraisers to benefit local animal shelter(s) and/or organizations.
Dr. Thais Herrera
Dr. Thais Herrera, DVM has always had a true passion in her heart for helping all animals. She is well versed in canines, felines, aviary, exotics and even primates! Dr. Herrera is bilingual and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in both Florida and Cuba. She is Nationally Board Certified with memberships in APV, AALAS, AVMA, and FAALAS
Dr. Herrera is well certified in various areas including, but not limited to Tuberculin skin testing, anesthesia, pain management and dealing in situations of severe traumas or critical care.
Dr. Herrera enjoys working as a team to aid in educating support staff, along with owners on the best medical advisement to help our animal family members live happy and healthy lives. She is sensitive to each patient’s situation and believes that communication and ongoing education is advantageous to any veterinary team member and pet owner.
Dr. Herrera is dedicated to going above and beyond in being detail oriented during surgical, clinical, and client communication to ensure an atmosphere of competence and strength.
She feels, like most pet owners, that our pets are part of our family. Dr. Herrera has been a practicing veterinarian since 1996. She has been a resident of Cape Coral since 2011, along with her husband, 2 children, Basset Hound, Akita Mix, bearded dragon and bunny rabbit.
Sam
Where are you from:Cape Coral,FL
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL:My whole life
Hobbies:Hanging out with my friends and family
Position in Petcoral:Front Desk
When did you start working for Petcoral : 9/2016
What do you like the most of working here:Seeing new puppies come in and watching the dogs in daycare
Daridalmis
Where are you from:Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL:6 years
Hobbies:Working out
Position in Petcoral:Daycare Tech
When did you start working for Petcoral: 11/ 2014
What do you like the most of working here:Taking care of the dogs in daycare
Nayelis
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral: 8 years
Hobbies:
Position in PetCoral: Daycare Tech
When did you start working for PetCoral:3/ 2018
Victoria
Where are you from: Cape Coral
How long have you lived in Cape Coral: All my life
Hobbies: take my dog to the beach, and just being a “Dog mom”
Position in Petcoral: Front desk/ Vet Tech
When did you start working for Petcoral: Start working the first time for PetCoral in 2015
What do you like the most of working here: I love the fast paced environment.
Elmer
Where are you from: Miami,FL
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: 15 years
Hobbies:Drawing/Art
Position in Petcoral:Vet Tech/Front desk
When did you start working for Petcoral:Feb, 2017
What do you like the most of working here: Working with the pets
Glenda
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: 2 years
Hobbies: Cooking
Position in Petcoral: Boarding/ Daycare Tech
When did you start working for Petcoral: Dec, 2017
What do you like the most of working here: Taking good care of the dogs
Gleiby
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: 2 years
Hobbies: Listening to music
Position in Petcoral: Boarding/ Daycare Tech
When did you start working for Petcoral: Dec, 2017
What do you like the most of working here: Playing with the dogs
Danarys
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: 2 years
Hobbies: Watching a good movie
Position in Petcoral: Daycare Tech
When did you start working for Petcoral: Mar, 2018
What do you like the most of working here: Playing with the dogs
Gabriel
Where are you from: Queens, NY
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: 2 years
Hobbies: Watching Movies
Position in Petcoral: Vet Tech (Gabriel started as a maintenance, did daycare and boarding always whiling to learn and grow with the company)
When did you start working for Petcoral: Dec, 2013 ( started as a part-time when he was in middle school, after he graduated in 2018 he’s been here as a full-time employee)
What do you like the most of working here: I’m always learning something new.
Jenny
Where are you from: Cape Coral, FL
How long have you lived in Cape Coral,FL: My whole life.
Hobbies: Paddle boarding or skiing.
Position in Petcoral: Receptionist
When did you start working for Petcoral: June, 2019
What do you like the most of working here: Working with all the animals.
Irma
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral, FL: 1 year & 3 months
Hobbies: Watching movies
Position at Pet Coral: Daycare & Maintenance
When did you start working for Pet Coral: February 2020
What do you like the most about working here: Working with the puppies 🙂
Laidy
Where are you from: Cuba
How long have you lived in Cape Coral, FL: 4 years
Hobbies: Drawing & Reading
Position at Pet Coral: Daycare
When did you start working for Pet Coral: December 2018
What do you like the most about working here: Playing and spending time with the dogs
Jose
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