Our Staff

"We'll take good care of your baby!" 

Al Schleappe, DVM, Owner               University of Missouri 1984

Melanie Lowrance, DVM          Ross University / Texas A & M 2006   

Scott Hoffman, DVM      Ohio Sate 2002


Dr. Al Schleappe opened the doors at Caring Hearts Animal Clinic in October, 1991.  Dr. Schleappe is a 1984 graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  Upon graduation he accepted a position in Columbia, where he practiced large and small animal medicine for 3 years.

Dr. Schleappe and his family, relocated to Arizona in March 1987.  Dr. Schleappe accepted a position with Mesa Veterinary Hospital as an associate veterinarian.  He was transferred from the Mesa location to Scottsdale to manage Adobe Animal Hospital in 1988.  In 1990, as a member of the Army Reserves, he was called to serve in Desert Storm. Upon his return from his military duty, Caring Hearts was born.

Dr. Schleappe is a member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and the Arizona Academy of Veterinary Practice. 

 

Caring Hearts Animal Clinic
3045 East Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-545-8921

Hours 8-6 Monday-Saturday
Sunday Closed