Meet Our Staff

Dr. Patty Khuly is a 1995 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s vet school and a 1997 graduate of its Wharton School. She attended Wellesley College prior to that, where she received a BA in art history alongside a pre-vet curriculum.

A Cuban-American Miami native and a decades-long Sunset employee, Dr. Khuly is part of the woodwork here. She started cleaning cages when she was ten and never left (apart from her years of schooling, of course). In 2014 she acquired the practice from Drs. Rochfort and Fawcett (whom she considers her two additional dads and the inspiration for her career). 

Though Dr. Khuly currently concentrates on patient care rather than on cages, cleaning kennels is a fact of life for everyone at Sunset –– even for "the boss." In addition to her hectic home life (12 pets, one soon-to-be-husband and one human child, but who’s counting?) she maintains a busy writing career, too. Cooking, knitting and lots of hot yoga are her preferred off-hours de-stressing tools.

"My go-to guru is no other than Dr. Khuly. She is BEYOND personable... She's sweet, sensitive and REALISTIC. She's never recommended anything that isn't necessary or not in the best interest for my little Heidi." - Yelp Reviewer

Dr. Jackie Dueñas is an associate veterinarian at Sunset Animal Clinic in Miami, FL and has been with the practice since September of 2017. Born and raised in Miami, Dr. Dueñas has always had a passion and a calling to care for animals. She takes great pride in having fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian.

A true Miami girl, Dr. Dueñas obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Florida International University. Afterwards, she attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts, graduating with High Honors in August of 2017.  Dr. Dueñas then returned to the Sunshine State to attend the University of Florida where she completed her clinical studies.

Following graduation, there was no doubt that Dr. Dueñas would return home to practice in Miami. Her areas of professional interest include soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and emergency medicine. Above all, Dr. Dueñas finds fulfillment in being able to help sick and injured animals return to a life of happiness and health with their families.

When Dr. Dueñas is not seeing pets at Sunset Animal Clinic, she enjoys spending her time with her husband (Danny), her toddler (Jake), and her sweet little dog (Luna). And she'll be extra-busy soon with her new human baby, expected in November of 2021. 

"Dr. Duenas took the time to answer our questions, give as much information as possible, and did so with great kindness. My husband and I especially appreciated her honesty and compassion." – Yelp reviewer

Connie’s career at Sunset has spanned almost two decades, during which time she’s amassed more unexpected life skills than her background in operations might have predicted. Getting bitten in the backside and handling it with grace is but one of her newfound areas of expertise.

The intrepid Audrey had no idea what she was getting into when she accepted a reception team position at Sunset. Though she might’ve preferred a coveted spot on the Olympic softball team, we're is a close second. Where else can she hone her prodigious people skills and trust someone to groom her Chewy, too?

Since 1988, Nancy has taken the lead in the laboratory at Sunset. Her magical way with cats and her steady hand at the microscope, among other invaluable assets, are legendary here. She lives in Westchester with Caramel, a rescue pup whose name perfectly matches her disposition.