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   DVM means Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Kelly Harrigan, VMD    University of Pennsylvania 2010  VMD means Veterinary Medical Doctor

Omar Montes, MVZ (joining us in Januaty 2010) 

Dr. Montes received his degree from the state college of Colima, Mexico in 2003 and has worked with Caring Hearts Animal Clinic as a technician since Januray 2007.

The MVZ means Medico Veterinario Zootecnista

 


Dr. Al Schleappe opened the doors at Caring Hearts Animal Clinic in October, 1991.  Dr. Schleappe is a 1984 graduate of  the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he accepted a position in Columbia, Missouri 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 where he managed Adobe Animal Hospital in 1988.  In 1990, as a member of the Army Reserve, he was called to serve in Desert Storm. Upon his return from his military duty, Caring Hearts Animal Clinic 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. 

 

Our clients are great!  We appreciate your referral of family and friends.

For every referral you make, a $15 credit (no cash value) will be added to your account at the end of the month. Please tell everyone that you refer to Caring Hearts to put your name on the new client questionnaire. Where it asks: "How did you hear about us?" If they do not mention your name you will not be given a credit. Referring 10 people can equal $150 for your pet's next visit!

Remember, tell anyone you refer to be sure to write your name on their client information sheet at their first visit!

 

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

Hours 8-6 Monday-Saturday
Sunday Closed