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. In 2010, Alan passed the rigorous standards test to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrea has had the pleasure of working at Valley Animal Hospital since March 2007. She graduated from Pima Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in May 2008 and became a certified veterinary technician in August 2008.  Andrea has enjoyed working with our interns and is currently working with Dr. Vagnetti. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys playing sports and spending time with her animals.

Jessica was born in New York and moved to Tucson after graduating from high school. She has been working in the veterinary field since she was 14 years old. She became a certified veterinary technician in 2006. Jessica is sports oriented and spends her free time outdoors or with her pets.

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Jackie is a certified vet tech who came to Valley in late 2009. She is a graduate of Pima Medical institute, where she originally started out in general practice but quickly discovered emergency/critical care medicine was her passion. Jackie focuses most of her technical duties on small animals; however she is always trying to improve her skills on exotics and likes to work with all types of creatures. Jackie has been serving the veterinary community since 1998 and strives to continue her education by attending lectures and conferences. She is a member of NAVTA as well as VECCS. Jackie also sits on the Advisory Board at Pima Medical Institute where she still substitutes when needed, as Jackie is an advocate for teaching up and coming assistants. Her long term goal is to become VTSECC and continue her career in emergency and critical care. Jackie has been in the Tucson area since 1998 and lives with her boyfriend and 2 children. Her furry friends include; Ozkar a shepherd mix, a Rottweiler named Rocky, 2 DSHs named Ziggy and Timmy, and Herbie a desert Tortoise. She enjoys spending her free time with her family camping, cooking, and enjoying Tucson's outdoor life.

 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.

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. Rachael and her husband
have two daughters with one on the way! They also have 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.
 

Beck joined Valley Animal Hospital's emergency team as a certified technician in August 2008.  Bio soon to come.

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.

  Christina was born in Nogales, Arizona and was raised in Patagonia, Arizona. She moved to Tucson 7 years ago to attend college. Christina joined Valley in May 2006. She enjoys spending time with her son and two kitties.

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.

Anna, originally from Kansas, has worked at Valley for over 20 years. She has been in many roles at Valley, and currently enjoys supervising the business office team. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading and swimming.

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. In June 2008, Alpha resigned her postion as administrator of Valley Pet Resort to concentrate soley on the task of Software/IT Coordinator for the hospital. Alpha spends her free time camping, diving and skiing with her husband, John and their two dogs; Mortimer and Hano.