Built for more transparent veterinary care

Azalea Veterinary Clinic is privately owned and family-led, created to bring modern medicine, calm spaces, and more visible care to pets and families in Apopka.

Meet the Azalea team

Get to know the people behind Azalea Veterinary Clinic and the experience they bring to pets and families in Apopka.

Dr. Natalia Martinez with her family and pets on an outdoor bench

Owner and Veterinarian

Dr. Natalia Martinez, DVM

Dr. Natalia Martinez is the owner and veterinarian at Azalea Veterinary Clinic. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from University of Central Florida before obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her clinical rotations at University of Florida.

Dr. Martinez has experience in shelter medicine, emergency medicine, and general practice, giving her a well-rounded background in veterinary care.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Martinez enjoys spending time with her husband, Pascual Santiago, and their son, Joaquin. Their family also includes three beloved pets: Lola, a senior Lab/Shepherd mix; Benito, a Chihuahua; and Tuna, a senior orange cat that she rescued while living on the island.

In her free time, Dr. Martinez enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time in nature. She is passionate about providing compassionate, transparent, and personalized veterinary care while building meaningful relationships with pets and their families.

Shelter medicineEmergency medicineGeneral practiceTransparent veterinary care

Patrick Hutchison smiling while holding a light-colored snake outdoors

Practice Manager

Patrick Hutchison, CVT

Patrick Hutchison, CVT, serves as the Practice Manager at Azalea Veterinary Clinic. He graduated from Penn Foster College in 2018 and has dedicated his career to caring for a wide variety of species, from large farm animals to the smallest companion pets.

Patrick has a special passion for emergency medicine, anesthesia, and exotic animal care, with a particular interest in reptiles. He also has a soft spot for cattle and enjoys opportunities to work with large animal patients whenever he can.

As Practice Manager, Patrick is committed to creating a welcoming environment for clients, supporting the veterinary team, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional care.

When he is not at the clinic, you will likely find Patrick relaxing by the pool, spending time with friends and family, or playing his Nintendo Switch while eagerly awaiting the next Pokemon release.

Emergency medicineAnesthesiaExotic animal careReptilesLarge animal patients

Veterinary Assistant

Bella

Bella is a recent addition to the Orlando area, bringing with her nearly a decade of veterinary experience gained throughout the Tampa Bay region. Over the course of her 9-year career, she has developed a diverse and well-rounded skill set through work in oncology, emergency medicine, and general practice.

Bella also has a special passion for feline medicine and previously worked at a feline-exclusive hospital that specialized in Fear Free handling techniques, helping cats feel safe, comfortable, and stress-free during their veterinary visits.

Her love for animals extends far beyond the clinic walls. Bella is a devoted pet parent to her two cats, Elowyn and Slatra, and her two dogs, Jaxson and Bean, who keep her life full of adventure and laughter.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Bella enjoys exploring new destinations through travel, spending time outdoors hiking, getting lost in a good book, and finding meaningful ways to give back to her community. Her compassion, dedication, and genuine love for both people and pets make her a valued member of the Azalea Veterinary Clinic team.

Feline medicineFear Free handlingOncologyEmergency medicineGeneral practice

Mission

Provide high-quality, modern veterinary care in an environment that prioritizes transparency, comfort, and trust for both pets and their owners, guided by a local team that knows this community.

Vision

Create a veterinary experience where families feel informed, pets feel supported, and the care process is easier to understand.

Why Azalea

The clinic was shaped around a simple belief: pet owners should not have to feel removed from their pet's care.

Apopka commitment

Azalea is locally focused and privately owned, with care designed for Apopka, North Apopka, Zellwood, Sorrento, Mount Dora, Plymouth, and nearby communities.

Our approach

A premium clinic without the cold corporate feeling

The Azalea experience is meant to feel calm, personal, and professional. We use modern tools and trusted partners, but care decisions stay personal, local, and led by our clinic team. Modern diagnostics and careful medicine matter. So do the small details: how a pet is handled, how options are explained, and whether the person who loves that pet feels included.

Come see Azalea in Apopka.

Call to schedule an appointment or contact the clinic for questions about your pet's first visit.

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