Meet Our Team

Dr. Stelljes was born and raised in South Florida. It was her life long dream to become a veterinarian. She attended Florida International University for undergraduate and attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, FL., and  joined our practice in 2004 as an associate veterinarian. As of Jan 2015, she is the proud owner of South Federal Animal Hospital. 

Dr. Stelljes is a member of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association, and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association.  She has an interest in veterinary dentistry and has attended several post graduate courses to further her knowledge. Dr. Stelljes is married to her husband, Thomas, and have a son (Thomas Jr.) and a daughter  (Jessica) together.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her children's school and going to the beach.

I felt a need to help animals ever since I would see them roaming the streets of Puerto Rico where I grew up. I wanted to pick up every one of them up, get them healthy, and find them homes. Being a veterinarian is and has always been my passion. I could not imagine myself doing anything else. I fulfilled my dream at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Thereafter, I completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship and have been a small animal general practitioner ever since. I enjoy many facets of veterinary medicine, especially internal medicine, wound management and behavior, but throughout my career I have learned to recognize the need to make the veterinary visit as stress-free as possible. I have a very busy personal life, taking care of two young boys, four dogs, a cat, four guinea pigs, a goldfish, and a leopard gecko. I feed my soul by practicing photography, yoga, and reading.

Dr. Vega is originally from Puerto Rico. His passion for animal care began at a young age. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez and gained valuable hands-on experience as a veterinary technician in his hometown of Cabo Rojo. He later went on to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University in Grenada, completing his clinical training at the University of Florida—where he also met a very special feline companion, Frito.

Dr. Vega proudly serves as a U.S. Army Reserve officer, bringing a unique blend of discipline, compassion, and dedication to every patient he sees. He is thrilled to be joining the South Federal Animal Hospital team as an associate veterinarian and is committed to forming lasting bonds with pets and the families who love them.
Outside the clinic, you can find Dr. Vega enjoying time at the beach, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or relaxing with his cat Frito and dog Max. With a heart for service and a deep commitment to quality care, Dr. Vega is honored to support your pet’s health at every life stage.