Doctors
Dr. Raymond Gniadek, DVM
Dr. Gniadek was born and raised in Chicago and has lived in Arizona for 30 years. He completed his DVM at Iowa State University and has been practicing in this field for 39 years. For the first 8 years after becoming a DVM he practiced large animal work, mostly dairy cows and horses and has done small animals ever since. Throughout his life he has had many animals and currently has three cats; two Siamese cats named Miso and Wonton and an alley cat named Louise. In his free time he enjoys, fishing, hiking, being outdoors, gardening, reading, listening to music, and bird watching with the Audubon Society.
Dr. Joseph Lockhart, DVM
Dr. Lockhart grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an undergraduate he attended Louisiana State University. He attended veterinary school in St. Kitts, in the West Indies, and graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lockhart performed his small animal internship at VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona. He has one dog named Luna and two cats named Thundercat and Anthony. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, eating sushi, working out, exercising his artistic skills by drawing and painting.
Dr. Erica Ou, DVM
Dr. Erica Liu was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. She came to United Stated in 2010 with a dream of becoming a Veterinarian. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the University of Arizona and moved to Phoenix to pursue her DVM degree. She graduated from Midwestern University Veterinary College in May 2019, mostly focused on small animals. She took an oath to use her scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering and the conservation of animal resources and the promotion of public health. She believes the best way to provide the professional care for animals is through working closely with their family. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. She has one cat named Hooba. Hooba was one of the orphan kittens found in Tucson in 2014, they become each other’s best study buddy, sleeping buddy and playing buddy.
Management
Alina – Hospital Administrator
Alina is an Arizona native and loves living here! She completed high school and has taken some college courses in education. She has been in this field for over ten years. She was a foster failure through Cavalier Rescue Foundation where she adopted her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Ace, she also has a Shih-poo named Cuervo. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Receptionists
Bree
Brittni (Bree) was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Bree graduated from Artistic Beauty College in 2007. Bree has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister. She has four cats; Jasmine, Chub Chub, Baby Girl, Token and a beta fish named Bruce. In her free time Bree enjoys crafts, reading, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Bree loves animals of all sizes, however she is frightened by catfish.
Ally
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Brittknee
Brittknee was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to Arizona when she was small. She has worked in the Veterinarian field since 2007 and loves it very much. She enjoys communicating with clients and their animals as they come in the door. She has a calico cat named Princess and a dilute calico named Gia, a pit bull boxer mix named Blaize. In her free time she enjoys reading, finding new recipes, running with her dog and spending time with her family.
Technicians
Dianne – Lead Technician
Dianne was born in California and has lived in Arizona for 39 years. She has been in this field for 15 years starting as a groomer before becoming a Veterinary Technician and loves working with animals! At home she has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that she rescued from Cavalier Rescue Foundation named Trixie and Penny and 4 cats named Elmo, Hunter, Jet, and Blue. In her free time she enjoys going to the movies with her son and shopping.
Jazmen
Jazmen was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and her passion for animals started at a very young age. She attended Pima Medical institute where she graduated with a certification for Veterinary Assisting. Jazmen has one fur baby of her own whose name is Ruca. Jazmen enjoys being hands on with all of the animals and getting to interact with the clients here at TSVC. The reason she got into the veterinary field was not only because of her love for animals, but to stand up and be a voice for those who are helpless and rely on her to give them exceptional care!
Josie
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Charity
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Pet Resort
Miranda
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Victor
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Mary
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Desiree
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Pet Grooming
Emily
Emily was born in California, but has lived in Arizona for most of her life. Emily loves animals of all shapes and sizes, which is why she became a groomer to share her compassion for animals by making them feel stunning! Emily has a rescue boxer/beagle mix named Muffin, she loves exploring with her mom and going on adventures! Emily also has one cat name Waffle, he and Muffin are great friends and enjoy playing with each other! Are you sensing a theme with the breakfast food names for Emily’s pets? Although they are breakfast item names, Emily is not a big fan of breakfast food, but she will devour Mexican food at any given time. When Emily has free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends where ever the food is!