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Doctors

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Roger P. Eagle, DVM
Dr. Eagle is an Arizona native. Roger attended Tucson High School and Rincon High School before pursuing higher education at Pima Community College. Dr. Eagle is an alumni of the University of Arizona, and Colorado State University. "Eagle" is happily married to Kynta and has a wonderful daughter, Talia. Our free time is spent with our critters... 2 dogs, and 2 cats... no two of which like each other (behavioral issues can be challenging...). Life at Ina Road Animal Hospital.

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Donald Emmons, DVM
Don knew from a young age he was going to be a veterinarian. As a boy he was always bringing home sick or injured critters(much to his parents' chagrin). He and his wife of 19 years have one daughter, Heather. They are also the owners of 5 cats, 1 dog and an aquarium. Don most enjoys performing surgery,the ability to take broken/torn animals and make them healthy again. Five years at IRAH.

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Lexington Hoffman, VMD
After receiving his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hoffman moved to Arizona in 2003 (in case you're curious, the reason why his degree is "VMD" rather than "DVM" is that Penn awards its degrees in Latin rather English, and grammatical differences between the two languages result in the different sequence of the letters). He has particular interest in ultrasound, surgery, and emergency/critical care. In his spare time he enjoys cycling, trail running, and other outdoor pursuits. Four years at IRAH.

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Liane D. Lunetta, DVM
Dr. Lunetta grew up in Scottsdale where she met her husband. She is an alumnus of the University of Arizona and Colorado State University. They have a son, Takoda and share their home with four cats, four dogs, a blue front Amazon and a rat. After a five year absence from Tucson, she has made it full circle and returned to the place she and her family consider home. Dr. Lunetta was intrigued by veterinary medicine from a young age and enjoys all aspects of this profession, especially surgery. A new addition to IRAH. 09/2007 

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Brenda Reed, DVM
Dr. Brenda Reed grew up around animals and medicine (her mother was a nurse), so unsurprisingly she loved both. Currently she has three pets: Riley, a neurotic Weinmaraner; Randi, a hairy Golden Retriever and FoPaw "the Queen of all tortiseshell cats". She has always taken care of her pets' ailments and is currently learning and pursuing alternative medicines (such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs). The most fulfilling aspect of working with animals is being able to see their happy, smiling faces. Five years at IRAH.

   

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Managers

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Mark Rothpletz, CVT
Mark started volunteering at the Humane Society at 16, walking dogs and cleaning kennels. He worked there for two and half years before helping his mother and a new vet start up a new clinic. His entire working career has been with animals. He started at IRAH in 2001 as a technician and became manager in December of 2004. Seven years at IRAH.

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Audrey Fasselin
Audrey has always loved animals and she considers her own a part of the family. She always wanted to make sure that her family receives the best care possible and by working as a veterinary assistant she knows this to be the case. In addition, she loves the work, and her pride in her position is evident in all that she does at the hospital. What Audrey enjoys most about working with animals is knowing that she can make a difference in helping take care of pets. Four years at IRAH.

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Receptionists

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Nancy Chamberlain
At age 53 Nancy discovered what she wanted to be when she grew up. She started working for a friend, who also happened to be a veterinarian, and has been working in the field ever since. She is the proud owner of 2 wild Westies and 1 snotty Scottie, and holds the Westie Rescue Organization very close to her heart. Nancy most enjoys interacting with pets and their people. She considers people who own animals, and care for them properly, the "cream of the crop." Eight years at IRAH.

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Nicole Molina
Bio in progress.

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Barbara Martinez
Barbara Martinez has been working at Ina Road Animal Hospital since 1997 since her graduation from Pima Medical Institute. She currently performs relief reception and technical services for IRAH whenever she can. Working at IRAH is Barbara's favorite thing to do. Barbara and her husband Romeo have three dogs: 2 Golden Retrievers (Timon & Pumbaa) and a Husky Mix (Nala). When Barbara's not working at IRAH she's teaching Special Education at Canyon Del Oro High School in Oro Valley. Eleven years at IRAH.

 

Amber Robnett
Bio in progress.

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Technicians

     

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Stephen Ball
Stephen enjoys his career choice as lead A.M. Technician, where he can make a difference in people's/pet's lives. Steven owns one pet, a mixed breed he rescued named Molly. His hobbies include photography, playing soccer, hiking, music and movies. He enjoys helping people and family pets. He strives to make a difference by improving lives and educating clients. Three years at IRAH.

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Stefanie Del Rincon
Stefanie recently joined the veterinary field, graduating from PMI as a veterinary assistant. Always having a love for pets she grew up owning dogs, cats and bunnies. Her decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine came with the unfortunate loss of a family pet. She gets the most satisfaction out of seeing a very ill animal get better and go home healthy to happy owners. Two years at IRAH.

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Frances Madrid
Frances loves working with all animals but her favorite thing is spending time with her own. Veterinary medicine was something she always wanted to do and a family friend got her interested in the field. Frances most enjoys seeing clients leave happy and wagging their tails. (Pets, of course). Four years at IRAH.

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Jason Pfulmann
Born and raised in Washington State, Jason started hand-raising baby birds at the age of ten. He worked in the Pfulman family pet store in Seattle, where he developed his love of animals. He graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at Pima Medical Institue in 2001. Jason spends his free time at home with wife Raechel and their three children Alicia, Tony and Brandon. He looks forward to seeing his children showing the family-owned mastiffs at future dog shows. Jason enjoys helping people with their pets; it gives him a sense of personal satisfaction and pride. Four years at IRAH.

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John Pfulmann
John grew up in Seattle, WA. As a child his family had German Shepards and exotic birds. Eventually, his father became the proud owner of several exotic bird stores. John has always enjoyed animals and their different personalities. He received his first Mastiff from his brother for Christmas, and thus his love affair with dogs (Mastiff in particular) ensued. John now owns five dogs; Ruby a French Mastiff, three Neapolitan Mastiffs Paris, Nikki and Buddy and one lone Boston Terrier named Kirby. John began his animal care career by bathing dogs at a grooming salon, it was a natural progression to work at a vet hospital.  He enjoys the challenges and looks forward to learning  a great deal in his training to be a veterinary technician at IRAH. John has enjoyed being a saltwater aquarium hobbyist for close to 15 years. His other hobbies include; outdoor outings and spending time with his canine friends.  

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Sandra Romer, CVT
Sandy is a country girl at heart. She was born on a ranch and it seemed natural for her to pursue a career working with animals. Sandy is a very proud mother of a 16-year-old son and 2 Aussies. She most enjoys seeing the faces of clients when they get to take their healthy pets home after having been hospitalized. Sandy is in charge of our inventory system and communicates extensively with our vendors. She is a loyal employee and friend to us all. Twelve years at IRAH.

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Cindy Rothpletz
Cindy has always loved animals. After completing EMT training she decided she wanted to do that job-only for animals. Cindy and her husband have  two flower girls, Lilly and Violet. The family pets include Zeus, a Great Dane and Tank, an Aussie mix. Cindy credits her husband Max for helping her achieve her goals. Seven years at IRAH.

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Ginger Rothpletz, CVT
Ginger discovered veterinary medicine while touring New Mexico ranches with Dr. Hopkins as part of the Cloverdale Cattle Co. In her early school years years she participated in 4-H and FFA. As a Certified Veterinary Technician as well as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, Ginger has spent time as an instructor for veterinary technicians. Ginger enjoys sharing her knowledge with clients as well as co-workers. She is a proud owner of 3 labradors; One of which is a certified Handi-Dog. She also works with a rescued racehorse with special needs. Ginger has always loved animals and feels a deep compassion for them, as is evident in all that she does. Ten years at IRAH.

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Helena Hertzog
Helena began at IRAH as a receptionist. She is currently training as a veterinary technician assistant. Helena decided she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine after reaching her potential in the retail industry. She owns a beautiful, yet anti-social, cat named Bosephus. She appreciates animals' unjudging stares. Helena most enjoys helping pets because they offer unconditional love, and never hide their true feelings. Two years at IRAH.

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Tasha Rogers
Tasha started at IRAH in 2002 as a receptionist and loved working with animals so much she worked her way into a veterinary assistant position. She is married and has a 2-year-old son, Nathan, and 3 wonderful pets. Her four-legged friends consist of a Beagle mix named Buster, a Lab mix named Shelby and a gray cat named Innova. She most enjoys offering comfort and care to sick animals and the rewarding smiles she receives from the pets and their people. Seven years at IRAH.

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Stefanie Saddler
If at the tender age of five you had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, without any hesitation I would have replied a Police Officer. But growing up with a very persistent mother whose love of animals outshined that of her kids it was insisted upon that one of her daughters work with animals. When a local veterinarian offered me the chance to train and work as a technician the very real fear of my mother allowed me to take this veterinarian up on her offer. And so I have remained for the last four years, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have been involved in rescue organizations since before I could drive; fostering hundreds of kittens and dogs. I am the mother to a wonderful, snorting pug: Mathew Grady. I am also the humble servant to three cats who hate each other as much as they hate their canine siblings. While the world of law enforcement still calls out to me, I have put it on hold, focusing instead on the fuzzy, wet-nosed critters that have brought me so much joy over the years. One year at IRAH.

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