Robert A. Marrazzo, D.V.M.
Fellow, American Association of Feline Practitioners
Owner and Founder of The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor

Throughout his life Dr. Marrazzo has had, and continues to develop a growing passion and love for cats, as well as an appreciation of their unique nature. He has dedicated his professional career to their care, and to learning more about them.   After graduating from Cornell University, he attended the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was mentored by Dr. Michael Schaer. He received his degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, and was awarded the Phi Theta Kappa Award for academic excellence in veterinary medicine and surgery. 

After graduation, he actively sought out positions and externships that allowed him to work with leaders in the field of veterinary medicine. He has practiced in both internal medicine, and neurology / neurosurgery practices, and also has an extensive background in emergency medicine and surgery, and critical care.  

Dr. Marrazzo is a Fellow of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and a Fellow of the International Association of Cat Doctors. He is an active supporter in local, state and national feline organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, The American Animal Hospital Association, Cornell Feline Health Center, The Veterinary Laser Surgical Society, and the American Veterinary Dental Society. He is most proud of his long affiliation with the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and currently serves on the Executive Board of that organization. He is active locally having volunteered at the Humane Society, and is a Past-President of the Pinellas Animal Foundation. He has been a regular contributor to Ask-A-Vet newspaper column, Healthy Cat Journal, and the Eastlake Heron.

Dr. Marrazzo enjoys continuing education and regularly attends seminars and conferences across the country each year focusing on the latest advancements in feline medicine and surgery. He also enjoys being an educator, not only for his client's, but he also is currently an Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Medical Technology at St. Petersburg College, where he has discovered a new passion - teaching veterinary emergency and critical care to veterinary technician students. 

He is very proud and excited that his two children, Christopher and Kimberly, are pursuing careers in veterinary medicine! He is allowed to share his home with four cats, Al, Gus, Bean, and Lefty, who lost his left ear in a car engine as a stray. 

Dr. Marrazzo loves the outdoors and nature. He is an avid bicycle rider, enjoys kayaking, boating, reading mystery novels, and has special interests in history and archeology. >^..^<

 Dr. Avok received a bachelor's degree in Economics from South Dakota State University, and completed her MBA and Master of Science in Management degrees from UCF in Orlando. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. During her time there, Dr. Avok was actively involved in the student chapter of the Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the Operation Catnip program (a community trap-neuter-release program for feral cats), and was an officer of the Veterinary Business Management Association. She also was a student ambassador for the college, and served on the interview committee for prospective new students.

 Dr. Avok received the Feline Award for Senior Students from AAFP and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) award for service and leadership. She also received a Humane Community Ambassador award. She is currently an active member of the American Association of Feline Practioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the FVMA, and recently was named by the AVMA and AAFP as an emerging leader in the field of veterinary medicine. Dr. Avok enjoys all aspects of feline medicine and surgery, and has a great fondness for geriatric kitties.

 Dr. Avok is “owned” by two Persian cats, Mikala McKenzie and Molokini. In her free time, she enjoys SCUBA diving, traveling, attending sporting events, and relaxing with a good book. >^..^<