In our center, we want to offer our clients a service that contributes to the well-being and good health of their pets. To do this, we have a team of veterinary professionals made up of graduates in the field as well as highly qualified technicians.
All of them are characterized by their high level of education and their passion for animals. Of course, all of them are chosen for their seriousness and good customer service. Having a team of professional veterinarians in Tenerife is essential for your pet to have a good state of health
Veterinarians
Roberto Porto
Director Veterinario
Roberto has a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Leon, Spain, with a specialisation in diagnostic imagingHe has extensive experience in surgery, endoscopy, and cardiology.
After finishing his studies, he received a scholarship from the European Union to work in northern Italy. Subsequently, he worked for four years in a referral hospital in Barcelona. In 2017, he moved to the Canary Islands, where he founded a veterinary clinic in the north of Tenerife. In 2022, he opened the El Madroñal Veterinary Centre in Costa Adeje.
He also has experience as a veterinarian in the United States and has published articles on the subject in national and international journals.
Gema Sánchez
Veterinaria
Gema is a veterinarian specialised in surgery and internal medicine. She has been part of the team of the El Madroñal Veterinary Centre since 2022.She graduated in veterinary medicine from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2020.
After graduation, she worked for 3 years in hospitals in Madrid, where she developed experience in intensive care and internal medicine. She is currently focused on surgery and internal medicine consultations.
In 2020, she obtained a postgraduate degree in small animal internal medicine at CEU Valencia. In 2022, she completed the General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (Improve) in Madrid.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three furry friends: Sigrid, her Doberman, and her two Bengal kittens, Apollo and Iris.
Veterinary Asistants
Sara Vargas
Veterinary Assistant
In 2022, Sara successfully completed a Veterinary Assistant course, consolidating her knowledge in the field of animal health.Her passion is focused on areas such as anesthesia, ethology, feline medicine, and veterinary oncology.
In addition, she has a solid academic background, having obtained her degree in Hispanic philology and her graduate degree in sociology. This diversity of knowledge gives her a unique perspective and an ability to communicate effectively in diverse contexts and with different people.
Bárbara Gómez
Veterinary Assistant
Barbara has a solid background as a veterinary assistant, having obtained her degree in 2014. Since then, she has accumulated valuable experience in the industry, playing a key role in our veterinary centre during this period.Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills. In addition to her training as a veterinary assistant, she has complemented her profile with an in-depth therapeutic dog training course.
With her extensive background in the veterinary field and her ability to work with therapy dogs, she is a valuable asset to our team and will undoubtedly bring a high level of expertise to the care and well-being of our patients.
Emily Bethencourt
Veterinary Assistant
Emily qualified as a Veterinary Assistant in 2023 after completing her work experience at the centre, where she already showed a keen interest in dermatology and surgery.Her love for animals led her to choose this profession over many others that interested her. Her passion is reflected both in her work and at home, where she has two furry friends: Tequi and Gin.
Laura Cabrera
Veterinary Assistant
Laura trained as a Veterinary Assistant and Wildlife Care Technician. Although her true passion lies with exotic animals, she continues to study and learn more about these fascinating creatures.She began her internship at our clinic and now works alongside us, demonstrating her love and respect for our animals.
