Our Team

The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to the mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. We are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.

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Marian Ansems
DVM, MD Medical Director
Dr. Marian Ansems joined VCA as an associate doctor in 2000. She became the Medical Director in 2002 and continues to treat patients full-time. Born and raised on a farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Ansems obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. She, then, continued her studies in veterinary medicine at one of only four veterinary schools in Canada, at the University of Prince Edward Island. Tired of the cold winters and looking for adventure, Dr. Ansems headed south to sunny Phoenix where she found her forever home with VCA Animal Hospital.

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Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.
Dr. Marian
Marian Ansems
Medical Director
DVM, MD
Dr. Arielle Hatcher Staff Photo
Arielle Hatcher
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Dr. Alma Lazaro Staff Photo
Alma Lazaro
Staff Veterinarian
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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