Meet Our Staff

Born and raised in sunny Miami, FL, Dr. Fernandez always knew she wanted to work with animals. She attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies (Go Gators!) before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University, where she met Dr. Morales. She enjoys dermatology, preventive care, soft tissue surgery and building long lasting relationships with her patients and clients.

From the very beginning of her veterinary journey, Dr. Fernandez dreamed of owning her own clinic. While she was originally set to open the clinic herself, life had other plans when she became pregnant and was due around the same time they were set to open their doors. Dr. Morales stepped in to help bring their shared vision to life. 

Today, Dr. Fernandez is the proud mother of a beautiful daughter, a sweet baby boy, and three beloved fur babies. She currently provides relief veterinary services around Miami while the clinic continues to grow. She is  incredibly grateful to Dr. Morales for nurturing the dream they both shared. You’ll often see Dr. Fernandez around the clinic assisting as Dr. Morales’s technician or filling in as the veterinarian when needed. She can't wait to join the team full time as a veterinarian! 

Dr. Nestor Morales was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and went to University of Puerto Rico Cayey where he graduated with a bachelors in Biology. He then attended vet school at Ross University where he met his wife and he went to Auburn University for his clinical year and then moved to Miami after graduation in 2018. Dr. Morales is part of the AVMA, FVMA, and is working on becoming Fear Free certified. 

Dr. Morales started working with Banfield when he first graduated and then worked for a private practice. He has since been doing relief work while they wait for the clinic to open. He has an interest in soft tissue surgery and dentistry and he really enjoys talking to pet parents and making sure everyone is on board with the treatment plans he recommends. 

In his free time, you can find him outdoors. Dr. Morales loves anything and everything outdoors and spends most of his free time in his backyard planting new trees and improving his tree house. He also enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his wife, 3 dogs, and chickens. Dr. Morales enjoys taking his truck on road trips where the entire family (dogs included) comes along.

Although it wasn’t originally Dr. Morales' dream to own his own veterinary clinic, he was convinced by his wife (also a vet, Dr. Karen Fernandez) and will actually now be the one to open the clinic instead. He has been very supportive of his wife's dream and it has now also become his. He will be working at the clinic as his wife is pregnant and they will hopefully both be working together in the next year. 

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Viviana recently graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology on an Applied Behavior Analysis track, with a goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with her friends, family, and two dogs. Viviana's passion for animals is a defining part of her life. Her dogs Lia, Gizmo, and Luna inspire her compassion, patience and understanding every day. As a veterinary receptionist, Viviana brings warmth, empathy, and excellent communication skills to the clinic. She strives to make every client and their pet feel welcomed, cared for, and supported throughout their visit. 

Sebastian is a junior at Florida International University majoring in Bilogical Sceince on the Pre-Veterinary track. Beyond academics, Sebastian enjoys rock climbing and playing flag football, activities that reflect his love for teamwork, focus, and challenge. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he has always been passionate about animal health, science, and community service. Inspired by his work and his dedication to helping both animals and their owners, Sebastian's long-term goal is to open his own veterinary clinic. 

Victoria is a dedicated member of our team with a big heart for animals of all kinds. She loves spending time with her dog, Bella, and enjoys relaxing at the beach or traveling whenever she gets the chance. Passionate about animal care, Victoria hopes to become a veterinarian in the future, focusing on small animals as well as exotic and marine species. Her enthusiasm and compassion make her a wonderful part of our clinic family. 

Julian has been a veterinary assistant for the past eight years and joined the YFV family in July of 2025. Working closely with animals has fueled his passion for veterinary medicine and inspired him to pursue vet school. When he is not at the clinic, he loves spending his free time outdoors especially going fishing and enjoying the peace and quiet of the water. 

Thalia will bring you joy when you meet her, she joined our team to bring a special touch of love and fun to our clients, patients and staff. Her energy and aura make people and pets feel at home. Her years of experience as a veterinary nurse are all filled with small animal medicine, corporate veterinary hospitals, emergency, dentistry, surgery and much more. Outside of work, Thalia likes to dance, sing, eat, and travel.