Sunset Lakes Animal Clinic
The Shops of Sunset Lakes, located at Miramar Pkwy and 184th Avenue in Miramar (two miles west of I-75 on Miramar Pkwy)
Our Veterinarians love pets as much as you do
We know that your pet is part of your family, and we want them to feel at home. From regular check-ups to specialized treatments, we are here to meet all their needs.
Our Philosophy
We emphasize preventive care, education, and personalized attention to ensure your pet’s optimal health and well-being. Our experienced team works with you to create a customized care plan.
We created Sunset Lakes Animal Clinics with these Core Values
Client Service
Our client service team acts as a liaison between our veterinarian and you, ensuring you receive professional information and treatment follow-up, even when our veterinarian is unavailable.
Communication and Transparency
We believe communication is vital. Therefore, before performing any medical procedure, we will provide a detailed medical plan estimate and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Our Approach
We focus on providing personalized, comprehensive care for your pet. Our clinic features:
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Trained and qualified staff
- Safe surgical and anesthetic procedures
- Referrals to veterinary specialists when necessary
Our Team
Team of Amazing Veterinary Experts
Dr. Schooley did her undergraduate work at Loyola University and Auburn University. She received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University in 1982. Dr. Schooley is active in many veterinary associations, serving as the first woman president of the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She has also served as an executive director of the South Florida Veterinary Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She brings over 30 years of clinical veterinary medical experience as a veterinary practitioner.
Dr. Schooley lives in Miramar with her husband and four children. She was raised in a small farming town outside of Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University’s school of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schooley moved to Miami, Florida, where she has been a veterinary practitioner since receiving her veterinary degree. In 1989, she purchased her veterinary practice and twelve years later, she moved her practice to Miramar. She enjoys raising her children, gardening, and practicing veterinary medicine in the community in which she lives
Dr. Mary Schooley
Founder/Veterinarian
Dr. Carlos Sandrea
Veterinary Cardiology
Dr. Sandrea has dedicated himself exclusively to the small animal clinic for the last 27 years, which includes not only internal medicine, emergencies, and surgeries, but also since 2012 as a specialist in Veterinary Cardiology and since 2018 as a small animal ultrasound specialist.
He has been able to develop this dedication and passion in different environments and countries, which gives him an exceptional understanding of patient management in veterinary clinics. Dr. Sandrea is also the author of research papers in the area of cardiology and ultrasound.
As part of Dr. Sandrea’s work, it is also worth highlighting his dedication to teaching, as an assistant professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Zulia to lecturer and instructor in workshops in the area of Veterinary Cardiology.
Today Dr. Sandrea offers his services as a Practice Limited to veterinary Cardiology and small animal ultrasonography to different clinics in South Florida.