MPI - Key Persons
Dr. Cáceres graduated from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Magna Cum Laude. She completed a three-year residency in radiology at the University of Pennsylvania, and passed ACVR credentialing exam for board-certification in radiology. Areas of special interest include Computed Tomography (CT), Angiography, Ultrasonography of the thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the spine, thorax, abdomen, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Dr. Cáceres enjoys salsa dancing and spending time with friends and family. She has two American Bulldogs and three cats, a Manx and a domestic shorthair.
Dr. Pedro F. Armstrong was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended Iowa State University for pre-veterinary studies. In 1996, he was admitted to Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 2000. Following veterinary school, Dr. Armstrong did a one year rotating veterinary internship in VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In 2001, under the mentorship of Mark E. Hitt, DACVIM, he completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the AVIM in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2008, he co-founded The Southeast Veterinary Referral Center and The Pet Emergency Room in Miami, which he sold in 2016. In June of 2014, Dr. Armstrong partnered with Dr. Xavier Meaux to form Mobile Pet Imaging, a revolutionary mobile high-definition CT scan and fluoroscopy service in a mobile unit. In 2016, Dr. Armstrong founded The Veterinary Internal Medicine Group, providing Internal Medicine Mobile Services throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.
Dr. Armstrong is interested in endoscopic procedures (gastrointestinal and respiratory), imaging techniques (abdominal ultrasound, CT scanning) and non-invasive procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsies. He has a special interest in conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas), urinary system and endocrine system (diabetes, Addison's disease, Cushing's disease, etc).
Dr. Armstrong has lectured on topics of veterinary internal medicine locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2019, he became an Idexx Key opinion leader to help expand his influence on the future of veterinary medicine.
In addition to attending yearly meetings for specialists, Dr. Armstrong has attended advanced courses designed for internal medicine specialists to learn about new procedures, advanced techniques and new therapies. He is also a member of The Comparative Gastrointestinal Society.
Dr. Armstrong is fluent in English and Spanish. He is also the proud father of three and enjoys boating, fishing, biking, and swimming.
Dr. Pedro F. Armstrong was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended Iowa State University for pre-veterinary studies. In 1996, he was admitted to Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 2000. Following veterinary school, Dr. Armstrong did a one year rotating veterinary internship in VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In 2001, under the mentorship of Mark E. Hitt, DACVIM, he completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the AVIM in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2008, he co-founded The Southeast Veterinary Referral Center and The Pet Emergency Room in Miami, which he sold in 2016. In June of 2014, Dr. Armstrong partnered with Dr. Xavier Meaux to form Mobile Pet Imaging, a revolutionary mobile high-definition CT scan and fluoroscopy service in a mobile unit. In 2016, Dr. Armstrong founded The Veterinary Internal Medicine Group, providing Internal Medicine Mobile Services throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. In 2021, we expanded with our second Mobile Unit to serve the Central Florida area to bring affordable CT scans to pets throughout Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Clermont, Altamonte Springs, Leesburg, The Villages, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyma Beach, Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Melbourne, Palm Bay.
Job Titles:
- Co - Owner and Lead Veterinarian
- Doctor
- Lead Veterinarian
Dr. Xavier Meaux was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He received his Bachelor's in Animal Science from Purdue University in 2002 and graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Following graduation, he worked at Durango Animal hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After 5 busy years in small animal practice, Dr. Meaux moved to Florida where he worked as a relief emergency veterinarian in Tallahassee and South Florida for 3+ years.
Dr. Meaux enjoys spending time with relatives, friends and his very active Jack Russell Terrier. Traveling, running, and grilling are among his free-time preferences.
He attends yearly continuing education meetings, enjoys local veterinary industry gatherings and networking with colleagues.
Dr. Ruffato was born and raised in Italy and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Padua in 2003. He completed internships in London and Canada.
Dr. Ruffato has practiced all over the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, and the United States. Early in his career as a veterinarian, Dr. Ruffato was passionate about equine medicine, and became a skilled equine orthopedic surgeon.
In 2009, he completed a residency in anesthesia and analgesia at Tufts University in Massachusetts. In 2013, Dr. Ruffato established Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Specialists (VAAS), and in 2019, became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.
Dr. Ruffato, has since used his expertise in intensive care medicine, anesthesia for critical care patients, and pain management. He provides this knowledge to aid our Mobile Pet Imaging patients. In addition, he is Certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. In his free time, Dr. Ruffato savors time cooking, fishing, snowboarding, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Associate Veterinarian ( Central Florida )
Dr. Richard Borecky is a 2003 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He believes strongly in the power of the human-animal bond and practices veterinary medicine with compassion and an emphasis on client education.
Dr. Borecky has held positions in general medicine, emergency/critical care and hospital leadership, caring for small animal and equine patients. As a former paramedic, his love of emergency/critical care medicine took him to The Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center in Richmond, Virginia, which was named AAHA Referral Hospital Of The Year during his tenure.
Upon his return to Florida, Dr. Borecky continued building his skills in medicine and surgery, working with practitioners and specialists at several Tampa Bay area hospitals.