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Dr. Rahim, Medical Director
Dr. Rahim was born and raised in Singapore. She was first introduced to the world of veterinary medicine through rescuing, fostering and rehoming kittens and puppies. She quickly realized that for her to help more pets in need was to become a veterinary professional herself. She pursued vet nursing in Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore and subsequently…
Dr. Madison Hudder
Dr. Madison was born and raised in O’Fallon, Illinois. She attended Truman State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology. She then went on to attend the University of Illinois where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, exotic medicine and emergency and…
Dr. Nielson
Paige was born in California, but grew up in Colorado. She attended Trinity University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and English. She then went to Rice University, where she completed a Master of Science in bioscience research and health policy. Paige worked as a science writer and…
Dr. Preston Stubbs
DVM, DACVS Specialist – Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. W. Preston Stubbs is a native of western New York and grew up in northern Virginia. He is a 1990 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and received his internship training at Cornell University. He completed a residency in small animal surgery at the University…
Dr. Carrie Ginieczki
DVM Specialist – Cardiology and Radiology Dr. Carrie Ginieczki received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. She then pursued a rotating small animal internship at Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Following her internship, Carrie completed a combined cardiology residency and Masters program at the College of…
Dr. Selina Zalesak
DVM Associate Veterinarian Selina grew up in Houston, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University where she received her Bachelors of Science with a major in Marine Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and wildlife and exotic animal medicine. She received specialized training…
Dr. Jesse Williams
DVM Associate Veterinarian Jesse was born and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He had wanted to be a veterinarian since he was six years old but explored different interests at the University of Maryland where he received his B.S. in Physics. He then went back to his childhood dream and got his Doctor of…
Dr. Kelsey Schroeder
DVM Associate Veterinarian Kelsey grew up in Manhattan, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Biology, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed an internship in Tucson. Her professional interests include ophthalmology and rehabilitation. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, running, hiking, playing softball…
Dr. Claire Rachelson
DVM Associate Veterinarian Claire is originally from Atlanta, Georgia but her passion for animals has taken her around the globe. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts and Sciences with a major in History and a minor in Biology. She then went on to earn her veterinary degree…
Dr. Sara Kaplan-Stein
DVM Associate Veterinarian Dr. Kaplan-Stein grew up surrounded by animal medicine because her mother is also a veterinarian. This sparked a passion for exotic and zoo creatures, so Dr. Kaplan-Stein turned her passion into purpose, and she began her educational journey at a young age. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary…