Alan Schrope started as our Hospital Administrator in May 2004. He received his bachelor's degree from Purdue University, and was awarded his master's degree in business administration in June 2006. Prior to coming to Tucson, he worked for over eight years as the Facilities Manager for the Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital in West Lafayette, Indiana. While at Purdue, he gained a certificate in veterinary practice management from the Veterinary Management Institute. Alan has nearly ten years of basketball coaching experience. He and his wife, Lisa, have 2 dogs and 3 cats. Alan enjoys running and playing basketball in his free time.

Tammy joined our hospital in December 2007, as Technician Coordinator.  She is a certified veterinary technician with more than fifteen years of experience, both in technical and administrative management positions.  She began her career as a veterinary assistant in general practice and quickly discovered the exciting opportunities of specialty medicine.  Tammy worked in internal medicine for 10 years, and then in emergency for 4 years, as staff supervisor.  Most of her leisure time is spent with her husband, Steve and their son, Tyler.

Bobby has been with Valley Animal Hospital since 1984.  He works with Dr. Warfield and enjoys helping with orthopedic procedures.  He spends his free time caring for his family of dogs.

 Becky started working at Valley Animal Hospital in 1989 as a full time emergency veterinary assistant.  She became a certified veterinary technician in 1991.  She worked with Dr. Thomas Miller for a number of years and developed a special interest in avian medicine.  Becky currently enjoys working with Dr. Blake Herrington.  Becky spends her free time running, cycling, spending time with friends and family, and of course, her feathered and furred friends.

Ericka became a part of the Valley family in 2001.  Ericka has a special interest in reptile medicine.  Ericka has initiated several charitable events sponsored by Valley Animal Hospital;  including a momumental food drive, held annually to benefit The Tucson Community Food Bank. Our employees have contributed over 15,000 pounds of food towards this event.  She also initiated an effective recycling program to help minimize hospital waste.  Ericka enjoys running and spending time with her son, Braeden.  Ericka is currently attending the University of Arizona and pursuing a career as a veterinarian.

Mary joined Valley Animal Hospital in June 2003 as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant.  She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2006 with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science.  In March 2008, she became a member of our day staff.  Mary has always had a love for animals and feels blessed that she can work with and care for the wide variety of animals that visit our hospital.  She enjoys learning new things and has a special interest in surgical procedures; including everything from routine spays and neuters to critical exploratory surgeries.  Mary is currently studying to become a certified veterinary technician.  She enjoys running, hiking, spending time with her husband, Corey, friends, family and her dog, Vixen.

Kristin has been here at Valley Animal Hospital since February of 2005.  She has been in the veterinary field since 2000, starting out in large animal medicine.  She enjoys working with the diversity of patients that we see here, especially reptiles.  Kristin is also an orthopedic surgical assistant for Dr. Warfield.  Outside of work, she is a volunteer at Forever Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.  Kristin also loves being outdoors four-wheeling, rock hounding and fossil hunting.  At home she enjoys nothing more that spending time with her large "furry" family and her husband.

Rachael has been with Valley Animal Hospital since July 2005.  Rachael graduated from Pima Community College's Veterinary Technology program.  She is a certified veterinary technician working with Dr. Stofft.  Rachael and her husband have two daughters, four dogs, four cats, and a bird.  Rachael is very passionate about animals and hopes one day to return to school to become a veterinarian.

Penny is a certified veterinary technician.  In 2003, she received her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Pima Community College.  She joined Valley in 2005, after working for eight years in wildlife rehabilitation.  She simultaneously worked for three years in the Raptor Free Flight program at the Sonoran Desert Museum and completed an internship at the Reid Park Zoo.  She is also an instructor at Pima Community College in the field of animal science.  Penny enjoys all types of birds and is Vice-President and Education Director of the Aviculture Society of Tucson.  She shares her home with numerous birds, dogs and cats.  She enjoys hiking Sabino Canyon, especially during nights of a full moon with the Decadent Dessert Club.

Sabrina has been an assistant at Valley Animal Hospital since September 2005.  She enjoys helping animals and learning new things.  She also has quite a few animals she loves dearly.  She enjoys assisting in surgeries most of all.  Sabrina is studying to become a certified veterinary technician.

Tammy has been with Valley Animal Hospital since January 2006.  Tammy graduated from Pima Community College's Veterinary Technology program and is a certified veterinary technician.  Animals have always been Tammy's passion and she feels very lucky to be working with the animals she loves.  Tammy shares her home with two basset hounds and two geriatric cats.

Rachel has been a veterinary assistant at Valley Animal Hospital since 2006.  She enjoys working with a wide variety of pets from exotic birds and reptiles to cute puppies and kittens.

After 25 years as a secretary, Mary returned to school and earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology.  She joined Valley Animal Hospital in March, 2006 and became a certified veterinary technician in August 2006.  She enjoys bowling, reading, and spending time with her teenage son, three cats and one dog.

Jennie graduated from Pima Medical Institute as a veterinary assistant in May 2002 with honors.  Jennie has worked at Valley Animal Hospital since November 2006 and is Dr. Gillooly's assistant.  Jennie intends to become a certified veterinary technician.

Andrea has had the pleasure of working at Valley Animal Hospital since March 2007.  She is currently pursuing her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree at Pima Community College and will be graduating this May.  Andrea plans to become a certified veterinary technician this summer after graduation.  Andrea enjoys working with Dr. Siegrist and Dr. Swenson.  In her spare time, Andrea enjoys playing sports and spending time with her animals.

Brandie graduated from Apollo college in 2007.  She joined Valley Animal Hospital in May 2007.  She was hired on as a patient care attendant and is so a procedure assistant.  Brandie is married with two dogs.

Jason Miller is a native Tucsonan and has been with Valley Animal Hospital since 1994.  Jason is currently the front office manager, has two children and is raising his brother and sister.  Jason enjoys breeding fine, rare geckos, hiking, camping and exploring.  Prior to Jason working as the front office manager, he was a veterinary assistant for 6 years.  Jason hopes to someday do reptile rehabilitation in New Zealand.

 

Sara has been part of the Valley Family since March 2007.  Sara moved to Tucson with her husband, Wes, and their two dogs, Ranger and Dresden in July 2006.  She is originally from Albany where she was born and raised.  Sara enjoys spending her free time with her husband and dogs.  She also enjoys running, reading, interior design and being in the Arizona sun.

Brooke has lived in Tucson her entire life.  She has been with Valley Animal Hospital since July, 2007 and will soon be attending Pima Community College.  She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and riding horses.

Patty joined the Valley Animal Hospital family in 1996 as a receptionist, and shortly thereafter became the Front Office Coordinator.  Since 2006, she has been proud of being a member of the Business Office Team.  Patty is a true people person, and enjoys cultivating service relationships with Valley clients.  Patty is a loving wife and proud mother of two boys and a girl, and enjoys spoiling her three dogs and five cats at home.  During her rare free time, Patty enjoys plaing softball with her husband, and cuddling up with him and some popcorn to watch a good chick flick.

Heidi started at Valley Animal Hospital in October of 1997 as a kennel assistant.  Shortly after, she was an assistant for Doctors Herrington, Edsall and Stofft.  Since December 2005, she has been in charge of hospital supplies and equipment.  Heidi is a native of Tucson and as a child, all of her pets came to the original Valley Animal Hospital, which is now Valley Pet Resort.  She has been married for 24 years and raised 2 children; she has had numerous pets over the years (rabbits, chickens, cats and birds) and now has 2 dogs.

Alpha joined our hospital in October 1997 as a full time veterinary assistant.  She became a certified veterinary technician in 1998.  She worked with Dr. Warfield as his surgical technician.  Alpha has more than 17 years of experience, in both technical and administrative positions.  In February 2003, she also took on the added responsibilty of administrator of Valley Pet Resort.  In December of 2006, Alpha retired as a veterinary technician and took on the roll of Software Coordinator for the hospital; in addition to her position of administrator at Valley Pet Resort.  Alpha spends her free time camping, diving and skiing with her husband, John.