Staff Veterinarians

Gianira Candelario Acevedo, DVM

Dr. Gianira Candelario Acevedo attended Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico and was awarded her Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences in 2001. Following graduation, she went on to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After finishing her veterinary medical studies and receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, she completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2007. Immediately following her internship, she joined the staff of Atlantic Coast as an emergency/critical care veterinarian.

Dr. Candelario's professional interests include internal medicine, and in July 2008, she started a residency in Internal Medicine at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

During her leisure time, Dr. Acevedo can be found on the dance floor or in an art studio: painting, sculpting and / or drawing. More than anything else, she enjoys passing the time with her two dogs, Federico, a Cocker Spaniel, and Dawson, a Mastiff.