Valley Animal Hospital - Meet Our Doctors 
Totten K. Warfield, Jr., DVM

Dr. T.K. Warfield, a native Tucsonan, has been affiliated with Valley Animal Hospital for over 30 years. He became an associate of the hospital in 1975 after graduating from Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate degree. Go Cats!

Dr. Warfield's practice has a strong focus on joint disease, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He serves as the primary veterinarian for several law enforcement canine units.

As an active community leader, Dr. Warfield has been a member of The Centurions for many years and has served on various boards throughout his career. Dr. Warfield enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family. He and his wife, Donna, are spending every available moment spoiling their grandchildren.

John D. Vagnetti, Jr., DVM

Dr. Vagnetti was inspired to become a veterinarian as a youngster while visiting his cousin's veterinary clinic. As he watched a litter of puppies being delivered by c-section, he decided to pursue veterinary medicine.

Following graduation in 1983 from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Vagnetti left the Great Lakes, trees, and snow to begin his career at Valley Animal Hospital. Dr. Vagnetti's professional interests include reptile medicine and small mammal medicine.

Dr. Vagnetti enjoys traveling, fishing, scuba diving, and reading. He and his wife, Alpha, include their two dogs in many of their outdoor adventures.

Blake A. Herrington, DVM

Following a four year tour in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Herrington earned his B.S. degree in Cellular and Developmental Biology in 1982 from the University of Arizona. He received his D.V.M. in 1993 from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Herrington joined Valley Animal Hospital in June of 1993. His service provides small animal medicine and surgery, with a focus on gastroenterology and avian medicine and surgery.

Dr. Herrington stays busy raising his children and caring for their many and various pets. He enjoys home improvement projects, bicycling, bagpipe playing, as well as traveling.

Debra P. Kellams, DVM

Dr. Debra Kellams was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. Following graduation from Edinboro University in 1976, she moved to Tucson to work in the virology lab at the University of Arizona. Her background in the medical field and great love of animals influenced her decision to pursue a career as a veterinarian.

Dr. Kellams joined Valley in 1985, after graduating from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Her service provides small animal medicine and surgery, including special interests in avian and exotic mammal medicine and surgery. She has also developed her skills in veterinary abdominal ultrasound.

Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include spending time with family, skiing, aerobics, and cycling.

Kerry A. Gillooly, DVM

Dr. Kerry Gillooly is a 2003 graduate of Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined Valley in September 2005, after working for two years in Illinois at a small animal and equine practice. Small animal internal medicine and surgery are her areas of professional interest. In her personal time, Dr. Gillooly enjoys jogging and outdoor activities.

Alexis R. Moreno, DVM

Dr. Alexis Moreno worked at Valley Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant during her undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona. She graduated from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary medicine in 2003. Following an internship in Florida, she was hired as an associate and practiced in Florida for 18 months before returning to Valley as a staff veterinarian in October 2005.  Dr. Moreno enjoys cardiology, avian and exotic mammal medicine and surgery, as well as emergency medicine. She had the opportunity in Florida to provide marine mammal rehabilitation.  Dr. Moreno and her husband have two daughters, two birds, and two dogs. The outdoors is where Dr. Moreno prefers to spend leisure time.

Ashley K. Morgan, DVM

Dr. Ashley Morgan is an Indiana native who graduated in 2006 from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed an internship at Valley Animal Hospital prior to joining the hospital as an associate in 2007. Dr. Morgan enjoys emergency medicine as well as working with all species of animals, including exotic pets and zoo animals.

Dr. Morgan's family includes her husband Clint an her cat. Her hobbies include outdoor activities, puzzles, NASCAR racing, and motorcycles.

Elsa Swenson, DVM

Dr. Elsa Swenson graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary in 2007. Dr. Swenson enjoys a variety of aspects of veterinary, including exotic pet medicine, general practice, and surgery. 

Alison Forrest, DVM
Dr. Alison Forrest graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006. She then came to Valley Animal Hospital to complete a one year rotating internship. She was offered a job in Atlanta and decided to go back to be closer to family. After a year away, she and her husband missed Tucson. It was then that she decided to rejoin the Valley Animal Hospital family. She has spent the past two years practicing emergency and critical care medicine. She has a strong interest in surgery and exotic animal medicine. Her ultimate career goal is to work with marine mammal rehabilitation medicine; with a special interest in manatees.
Having been raised overseas, Dr. Forrest loves to travel; though lately her family and job have kept her rooted close to home. She shares her home with her husband and their pets. With her quiet time she often reads or writes poetry.