{"id":94,"date":"2025-06-11T13:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmaspetclinic.com\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:40:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:40:21","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmaspetclinic.com\/en\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our Veterinary<\/span><\/span> Medical Team<\/h1>\t\t\t\t
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Certified professionals dedicated to your pet's comprehensive health, with advanced experience in internal medicine, surgery, and specialized diagnosis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ahmira R. Torres, DVM, DACVIM<\/h2>

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Dr. Ahmira R. Torres, originally from Aguadilla, is the only Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist in Puerto Rico. She graduated from Colegio San Carlos and studied Animal Science at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayag\u00fcez. She completed her veterinary degree at Ross University and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Florida. In 2014, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.<\/p>\n

She has worked in internal medicine, emergency, and surgery centers in Virginia and Texas. Since 2021, she has been part of CEVET, specializing in endoscopic procedures and ultrasonography. She is a published author and invited speaker in the US and Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

Dr. Torres enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor exercise, traveling, and water activities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Stephen E. Cassle, DVM, MPH, DACVPM<\/h2>

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Hailing from Jacksboro, Texas, Dr. Stephen Cassle completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University with a BS in Biology. Dr. Cassle earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and completed a rotating clinical internship at the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas directly after vet school graduation. During his Army Long Term Health Education and Training Program, Dr. Cassle completed a Masters in Public Health with a focus on Global and Environmental Health from the University of Florida, where he also completed a residency in Aquatic Animal Health. Dr. Cassle is a Board Certified Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, which he obtained in 2013 and received The Army Surgeon General 9A Proficiency Designator for excellence in Veterinary Preventive Medicine in 2021.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Stephen served 21 years in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, retiring as a Colonel in 2023. His leadership roles included overseeing veterinary treatment clinics, clinical services, and food protection missions across numerous locations around the world. In his final four years, he commanded twice, leading the 248th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support and Public Health Activity-Guam.<\/p>

Dr. Cassle boasts a diverse and comprehensive veterinary medical background, with specialized expertise spanning: Veterinary Preventive Medicine, ensuring proactive health management and disease prevention; General Practice, providing a solid foundation in treating a wide range of common illnesses and conditions; and, uniquely; Exotic Pets, catering to the specialized veterinary needs of non-traditional animal companions. This multifaceted skill set enables Dr. Cassle to offer well-rounded and personalized care to a broad spectrum of animals.<\/p>

Living in Puerto Rico with his wife, Dr. Ahmira Torres, and their three children, Dr. Cassle enjoys outdoor activities, travel, and water sports. He is also a Legos enthusiast, SCUBA diver, and amateur sailor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nuestros expertos Conoce a Nuestros Expertos en Cuidado Veterinario Profesionales certificados dedicados a la salud integral de tu mascota, con experiencia avanzada en medicina interna, cirug\u00eda y diagn\u00f3stico especializado. Ahmira R. Torres, DVM, DACVIM Especialista en Medicina Interna La Dra. Ahmira R. Torres, originaria de Aguadilla, es la \u00fanica especialista certificada en Medicina Interna de peque\u00f1os animales en Puerto Rico. Se gradu\u00f3 en Colegio San Carlos y estudi\u00f3 Ciencias Animales en la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Mayag\u00fcez. Complet\u00f3 su formaci\u00f3n veterinaria en Ross University y su residencia en Medicina Interna en la Universidad de Florida. Obtuvo su certificaci\u00f3n como Diplomada en el American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine en 2014. Ha trabajado en centros de medicina interna, emergencia y cirug\u00eda en Virginia y Texas. Desde 2021 forma parte de CEVET, especializ\u00e1ndose en procedimientos endosc\u00f3picos y ultrasonograf\u00eda. Es autora publicada y conferencista invitada en Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. Disfruta pasar tiempo con su familia, ejercitar al aire libre, viajar y actividades acu\u00e1ticas. Stephen E. Cassle, DVM, MPH, DACVPM Medicina Preventiva, Pr\u00e1ctica General y Mascotas Ex\u00f3ticas Originario de Jacksboro, Texas, el Dr. Stephen Cassle complet\u00f3 sus estudios de licenciatura en Biolog\u00eda en Texas Christian University. Obtuvo su t\u00edtulo de Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria en la Universidad Estatal de Colorado (Colorado State University) y, justo despu\u00e9s de graduarse, realiz\u00f3 una pasant\u00eda cl\u00ednica rotativa en el Centro Veterinario para Perros de Trabajo Militares del Departamento de Defensa, ubicado en la Base de la Fuerza A\u00e9rea Lackland en San Antonio, Texas. Durante su participaci\u00f3n en el Programa de Educaci\u00f3n y Capacitaci\u00f3n en Salud a Largo Plazo del Ej\u00e9rcito de los EE. UU., el Dr. Cassle obtuvo una Maestr\u00eda en Salud P\u00fablica con enfoque en Salud Global y Ambiental en la Universidad de Florida, donde tambi\u00e9n complet\u00f3 una residencia en Salud de Animales Acu\u00e1ticos. El Dr. Cassle es Diplomado Certificado por el Colegio Americano de Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva (American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine), certificaci\u00f3n que obtuvo en 2013. En 2021, fue reconocido con el Distintivo de Competencia 9A otorgado por el Cirujano General del Ej\u00e9rcito por su excelencia en Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva. Stephen sirvi\u00f3 durante 21 a\u00f1os en el Cuerpo de Veterinarios del Ej\u00e9rcito de los EE. UU., retir\u00e1ndose con el rango de Coronel en 2023. Sus roles de liderazgo incluyeron la supervisi\u00f3n de cl\u00ednicas veterinarias, servicios cl\u00ednicos y misiones de protecci\u00f3n alimentaria en m\u00faltiples lugares alrededor del mundo. En sus \u00faltimos cuatro a\u00f1os deservicio, ocup\u00f3 dos cargos de comandante, liderando el 248\u00ba\u202fDestacamento M\u00e9dico de Apoyo Veterinario y la Unidad de Salud P\u00fablica en Guam (Public Health Activity-Guam). El Dr. Cassle cuenta con una trayectoria diversa y completa en medicina veterinaria, con experiencia especializada en: Medicina Veterinaria Preventiva, enfocada en la gesti\u00f3n proactiva de la salud, la prevenci\u00f3n de enfermedades. Pr\u00e1ctica General, que le permite tratar una amplia gama de enfermedades y condiciones comunes. Mascotas Ex\u00f3ticas, atendiendo las necesidades veterinarias especializadas de animales no tradicionales. Este conjunto de habilidades multifac\u00e9ticas le permite al Dr. Cassle ofrecer atenci\u00f3n integral y personalizada a una gran variedad de animales. Actualmente, vive en Puerto Rico junto a su esposa, la Dra. Ahmira Torres, y sus tres hijos. Disfruta de las actividades al aire libre, los viajes y los deportes acu\u00e1ticos. Tambi\u00e9n es aficionado a los Legos, al buceo con tanque (SCUBA) y a la navegaci\u00f3n a vela.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-94","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nNuestro Equipo | Palmas Pet Clinic & Palmas y Mar Specialty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cuida la salud de tu mascota con Palmas Pet Clinic en Humacao. 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