Our Team

Welcome to VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center, "where your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal!" We welcome you to come meet our friendly staff and tour our hospital! 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.

Our general practice doctor staff consists of four experienced veterinarians ready and willing to address any health-care concern you may have about your pet. We are here to care for your new family member when your pet arrives and can provide any service needed all the way through adulthood and geriatrics. We also have two experienced emergency doctors on staff to provide for your pet after hours. We are there for you 24/7 whenever you need us!

Our technical support staff is highly trained and experienced in critical care and intensive care services. They are also well-versed in preventative medicine and wellness, encompassing the best of both worlds!

Our reception support staff is very customer-oriented and look forward to providing you with a pleasant experience from check-in to check-out. They are empathetic, understanding, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

Our dedicated kennel staff is there to take excellent care of your pets during their stay with us. They watch your pet closely for any problems, and will notify a veterinarian if necessary. Check out our convenient list of services we can provide during your boarding stay!

For more complicated cases, our specialty staff is just a short walk away. We are very lucky to have two board-certified surgeons, two board-certified internists, two board-certified oncologists, and two board-certified ophthalmologists.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

paw Team Spotlight
Dawn Nolan
DVM Medical Director

Hello! I am excited that you are interested in learning more about my position as the General Practice Medical Director at VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center.

I arrived in Albuquerque in February of 2007 for the position of Medical Director of the General Practice. I was a small animal Practitioner in Dallas, Texas for eight years before I made the decision to move to New Mexico. I graduated from Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and have been a full time practitioner ever since.

I see all dogs and cats as part of my practice and enjoy the diversity of the diffe...

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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.

Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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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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