Our Staff

Dr. Cepeda acquired the Animal Hospital of Hallandale in 2023 from Dr Barbosa and has been serving the Hallandale community since 1963. Dr Cepeda was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. He studied Animal Science at the UNIVERSIDAD LA SALLE in Bogota where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1997. Licensed in the State of Florida in 2011. He is certified to issue Pet Health Certificates for international/domestic travel. Dr Cepeda main interests are internal Medicine, Surgery and Care of Senior Pet. Dr Cepeda constantly attends continuing education courses in the US and abroad. He is very passionate about new ways of pain relief on pets throught acupunture and laser. He is the proud Dad of Victoria, and pet parent of two cats named Jingles and Fendi as well as his new baby dog named Anthony. Dr Cepeda welcomes you and your pets at The Animal Hospital of Hallandale.

Dr. Joe Barbosa acquired the Animal Hospital of Hallandale in 1993 from Dr. Ward, and has pass the clinic to Dr. Cepeda in 2023

Click HERE to read Dr. Joe Barbosa's biography.

Jeffery has over 10 years of experience both general and emergency animal care. He also has been known to be a volunteer for different shelters across Florida. He has two furry cats named Elly and Hemie. When Jeffery is not around the hospital he enjoys his time at the beach or kayaking Jefferey speaks Spanish and English and is available 7 AM Monday - Saturday 

Shannon has worked at the Animal Hospital of Hallandale for 24 years. She is originally from Indiana and has been in South Florida for 25 years.

My name is Julia, I am a college student who is preparing to go to vet school. I speak English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I am working with Dr. Barbosa for over 5 years now and I would love to meet you and your beloved pets. I love every animal you could think of..... I have a 3-year-old dog called max who is a rescue and I trained him myself.