Dr. Patrick Mornane - Aussie Animal Hospital Chief Veterinarian

Dr. Mornane is a highly experienced veterinarian with expertise across a broad range of disciplines which he has gained form his unique background

Dr. Mornane graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia in 1967. Dr. Mornane spent his first few years practicing as a veterinarian in various urban and rural centers in southern Australia. In the early 1970's he moved to Darwin in Australia's remote tropical north. He developed a very large general veterinary practice servicing a surrounding area of 500 to 600 miles. Dr. Mornane's practice was not limited to any particular species and due to the isolation referral to specialists was not an option. Self reliance and ingenuity together with skill was called for . He also gained expertise in treating skin conditions associated with the harsh tropical climate of the Northern Territory, not dissimilar to South Florida. Throughout the years, non-domesticated animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, water buffalos, the odd crocodile and even stonefish were treated. The nearest private practice at this time was 1,000 miles south of Darwin, in Alice Springs.

In 1992, Dr. Patrick Mornane sold the veterinary practice and moved to the United States to complete a post-graduate course at the Animal Medical center in Manhattan. After completing the course he was chosen as the Charlie Bild VIP at the University of Florida in 1993. He then became licensed in the state of Florida and developed two hospitals, one in South Dade and the other in Miami Beach, both under the name "Aussie Animal Hospital". In 2004, he also acquired Pinecrest Pet Hospital. butt has since sold that facility.Dr Mornane now practices exclusively in the South Dade Aussie Animal Hospital location (www.aussieanimalhospital.com)

In recent years Dr. Mornane's focus has been on combining his expertise with the latest in technology.