About Us

In 2002 the Animal Medical Center changed its name to the Animal Medical Diagnostic Center in order to better reflect the services offered.  Also, in 2004 the AMDC has also expanded its faculty from 5,000 to a 15,000 Sq. Ft. facility in order to provide the very best service to its clients.  In addition to being a full service hospital the AMDC will provide 24 hour medical service and utilize the highest, most modern technical veterinary equipment available taking veterinary care to the next level.As a member of AAHA the AMDC has a unique commitment to achieve the highest standards of veterinary care.   It has been awarded a full accreditation since 1994.  In order to achieve this prestigious award, the AMDC was thoroughly evaluated for compliance to over 400 individually required standards. Its state of the art equipment and focus on exceptional customer service truly make the Animal Medical Diagnostic Center a remarkable veterinary hospital.

  At the AMDC, pets receive the most thorough comprehensive physical exam possible to assure your pet’s health and well-being.  A comprehensive physical exam includes, but is not limited to: an ECG screening test which records the electrical activity of the heart;  a Tonopen which allows for early detection of glaucoma;  a Panoptic unit which can detect detached retinas: and a Video Otoscope enables the view of both ear canals and the eardrum on a monitor.

 

Doctor Antuñano

            Dr. Jim Antuñano graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980.  He then specialized in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, teaching Emergency Medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in New York State.  He entered into private practice at the Animal Emergency Services and Trauma Center, which provides emergency service to seventy-three hospitals in Suffolk County, New York.  Dr. Antuñano then moved on to Smithaven Animal Hospital, a medical and surgical referral hospital where he was able to apply his medical and surgical skills and where he averaged sixteen to eighteen hours of surgery per week. In 1988, Dr. “A” (as he is affectionately referred to by both clients and staff) then founded the Animal Medical Diagnostic Center in Valrico, Florida.  He has special interests in animal emergency medicine, laser surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Antuñano is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, Cornell Feline Health Center, Veterinary Laser Surgical Society, Humane Society of Tampa Bay and is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association.  Dr. Antuñano regularly attends Veterinary Seminars to maximize the quality of care provided at the Animal Medical Diagnostic Center.

Doctor Heaton

        Dr. Greg Heaton, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Psychology in 1999 from Valparaiso University.  He received his DVM degree from Purdue University where he conducted research in the human-animal bond and how it differs from non-traditional pets.  Dr. Heaton has a special interest in exotics, reptiles, and small mammals.  He is a member of the AVMA, FVMA, and AAHA.