Dr. Susan Nelms 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Susan Nelms is many things — gifted surgeon, philanthropist, mentor, community servant, and owner of a highly regarded Veterinary Ophthalmology practice for 25 years. She is known for her generous heart. Her clients adore her and know she gives the best care possible. She is great with pet owners, showing empathy and taking time […]
Dr. Michelle Myers 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Myers regularly volunteers her Saturdays to provide free veterinary care in Baltimore City’s underserved neighborhoods, having helped 1000+ of Baltimore’s dogs in the past few years. On some occasions, she has served 100+ dogs in one day! What started out as a free rabies clinic in collaboration with the non-profit organization, B-More Dog (www.bmoredog.org), […]
Dr. Martin Haulena 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Martin Haulena, or Dr. Marty, is one of the world’s leading experts in marine mammals and is the head veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium and the Director of the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Marty for nearly five years now. During this time, Dr. Marty has […]
Dr. Rebekah Hartfield 2018
Veterinarian
Dr. Rebekah Hartfield likes to say, “I fought to get into vet school, fought to stay in and fought to get out.” Her personal struggle to pursue her passion of being a veterinarian is a badge she wears with honor. I also believe it’s why she fights so hard to take the best possible care […]
Dr. David Chico 2018
Veterinarian
David Chico, VMD, MPH, exemplifies the American Hero Veterinarian through his commitment to the betterment of the health and well-being of animals and through his fostering of the human-animal bond in his community, nationally and internationally. He improves the lives of all those he touches, human and animal alike. Dr. Chico approached PAWS (a program […]
Karter Neal 2017
Veterinarian
Dr. Neal was born and raised in Tucson. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Arizona, and in 2000, she received her DVM from Colorado State University. Dr. Neal’s experience is in equine medicine, general practice, and shelter medicine. She is truly an inspiration and has been recognized by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of […]
Nicole McArthur 2017
Veterinarian
Veterinarians are at a risk for suicide several times greater than the national average and in 2014 the tragic death by her own hand of Dr. Sophia Yin shocked the profession. This was the catalyst for Dr. McArthur, having dealt with depression and burn out herself, to start a peer-to-peer veterinary mental health support group. […]
David Crouch 2017
Veterinarian
Dr. Crouch is an amazing man and veterinarian! I rescued a dog, Blue, from a cruelty case who needed special orthopedic surgery. I reached out to Dr. Crouch who agreed to perform the surgery. While many miles and states distanced us, his love for animals and desire to provide the best care, proved miles do […]
Heather Wilson-Robles 2017
Veterinarian
Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles is a “rock star” because she is an amazing teacher, clinician, oncologist and researcher as associate professor of oncology and Palmer Chair at Texas A&M University. As a cutting-edge oncologist who cares for animals with cancer, Heather has grit, an innovative spirit, compassion, and impact on cancer research for the betterment of […]
Patricia Canchola 2017
Veterinarian
Dr. Patti, as she is known in our community, has worked as a shelter veterinarian since 2009 for Pueblo Animal Services. She is the only veterinarian on staff and performs between 3500 and 4500 spay and neuter surgeries every year. In addition, she performs about 200 other surgeries, treating animals that have trauma related injuries, […]
