Dr. Alexander Villarreal, DVM
Dr. Alexander Villarreal earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. A native of Miami, he moved to Port Charlotte shortly after graduation to begin his lifelong career in veterinary medicine.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Villarreal enjoys boating, cheering on the Florida Gators, flying model airplanes, and riding motorcycles. He and his wife are proud parents of two sons and cherish spending time together as a family.
Dr. Villarreal is especially proud to now be working alongside his son, continuing a family tradition of compassionate, dedicated veterinary care.
Adrianna Ribas, DVM
Dr. Ribas was born and raised in Miami, Florida. As an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, Dr. Ribas spent most of her summers working at Collingswood Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science in 2007. She attended Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2011. After practicing in Miami for a few years, Dr. Ribas has decided to come back to Port Charlotte and join the Collingswood Animal Hospital family. Dr. Ribas is a very proud wife and mother who enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, fishing, and cheering for the Gators. She also has 2 dogs, a cat, a turtle and a gecko.
Cole Goracke, DVM
Dr. Goracke was born in Wisconsin, but was raised in Charlotte County, where he graduated from Charlotte High School in 2007. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and attended veterinary school at Auburn University, graduating in 2015. In his free time, Dr. Goracke enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his lovely wife, children, and pets.
Dr Alexander Villarreal Jr, DVM
Dr. Alexander Villarreal Jr. earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with high honors from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. His passion for veterinary medicine began early, inspired by time spent with his father at Collingswood Animal Hospital. Those experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to caring for animals and the people who love them.
In his free time, Dr. Villarreal Jr. enjoys fishing, boating, and clay shooting with his wife and young son. He is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care, with a strong emphasis on compassion, communication, and client-centered service.