Meet the Team of Mermaid Vet Hospital

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Mermaid Vet Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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Mermaid Vet Hospital Team

We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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Dr. Peter Mosites

DVM

Dr. Mosites (sounds like “bronchitis”) received his DVM from Ross University in 2015, after completing his clinical year at the University of Minnesota.

He practiced for several years as an ER veterinarian in San Antonio, TX before moving to Florida to open his own relief practice Lone Wolf Veterinary Services, LLC.

He enjoys traveling, spending time with his wife Dr. Reina Hagstrom and their dogs. He also enjoys reading comic books, building LEGO, the Minnesota Vikings and telling himself that someday, he’ll take up surfing.

In addition to his work with Mermaid Vet Hospital, Dr. Mosites continues to practice as a relief veterinarian and serves as a Captain in the Army Reserve Veterinary Corps.

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Dr. Reina Hagstrom

DVM

Dr. Hagstrom received her DVM from Ross University, after completing her clinical year at the Murdoch University in Western Australia.

She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to Idaho to complete her undergraduate degree.

Together with Dr. Mosites, she practiced several years as an ER veterinarian in San Antonio, TX before moving down to Florida.

Although not common among veterinarians, she is especially passionate about pet dental procedures and someday plans on opening a Mermaid dental clinic.

She enjoys traveling, spending time with the family, keeping up with Orange theory, and of course, transforming into a mermaid in the water!

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Tiffany Besancon

Shift Lead

Tiffany has been a technician for 22 years and enjoys it to this day for many reasons. It is anything but monotonous… Most days you never know what’s going to happen despite what it says on the appointment schedule. She enjoys getting to help our patients grow into healthy adults, and help them when they are feeling ill.

Tiffany also takes a special interest in surgery, especially when it means correcting a problem that prolongs our 4 legged family members lives.

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. Together, they go four-wheeling, boating, camping, and host events with their land conservation chapter of NWTF (National Wildlife Turkey Federation).

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Samantha Urrutia

Veterinary Assistant

Samantha has been in the veterinary field for about 4 years as a vet assistant. Helping animals get better is an honor and it makes her feel like she is contributing to society. She takes great pride in being a team player and learning new things every day.

On her day offs she enjoys spending time with her family whether going to an event or just cuddling on the couch watching a movie- she appreciates it all.

She doesn’t own any animals at the moment but your fur babies are her babies.

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Megan Vanhouwe

Kennel Assistant at Orchid Island Dog Spa

Megan was raised 19 years in Vermont, then moved to FL for college. She has a Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design and an Associate of Science in Computer Animation. She has always had the love and passion for animals and now gets to work with dogs everyday. To be able to grow up with dogs always around and now get to learn and grow within the pet industry is very exciting to her and she can’t wait to see where it leads her. Megan also enjoys arts & crafts, outdoor activities, photography, cooking/baking, listening to music, watching movies, learning new things, and hopes to maybe travel someday to states/countries she would like to visit.

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou

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Sheena Miller

Kennel Assistant at Orchid Island Dog Spa

I’m Sheena, I was born in Waynesboro PA but, I spent most of my time growing up in FL. I moved to Vero about 6 and a half years ago and was excited to start a new chapter in my life. I’ve always loved animals growing up with Ferrets, Cats, Turtles, Bunnies, Guinea pigs, Snakes, Frogs, Fish, Hamsters, Hedgehogs and more but most importantly DOGS! I love dogs, they’re my favorite animals. I’m a fur mom of two adopted babies my lab, pittie mix and recently I adopted him a sister that’s a hound mix. My babies are my whole world and I like to show each dog that stays at our resort the same love and attention I would want my own dogs to have. I look forward to meeting and helping each of your fur babies to have a great stay at our resort!

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Cristian De Peralta

Receptionist

Cristian has been in the veterinary industry for 8 years as a Veterinary assistant and receptionist. He enjoys interacting with clients and loving on their furbabies.

He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Vero Beach, FL in February of 2022.

Cristian enjoys playing chess and anything that requires critical thinking. On his off days, he likes to spend time with friends, family, and plays video games.

He currently does not own any pets, but hopes to change that in the near future