Doctors
LVVSC doctors provide knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate care. Our doctors and staff set high standards, and challenge themselves daily to meet them. We understand the importance of the patient to you, and we greatly appreciate your trust in us to deliver optimum results.
Our board certified veterinarians have in-depth training and are highly experienced. They are supported by other skilled staff, including licensed rehabilitation doctors, nurses, and technicians who are well prepared to deliver the care your pet deserves. They monitor patients around-the-clock while providing timely communication throughout the process.
Internal Medicine
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Adam Mordecai , DVM, MS, DACVIM (SA)Master of Veterinary Science Washington State University 2010 Diplomate American College of Veterinary Medicine 2008 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 2003 Bachelor of Science University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in Agriculture Athens, GA 2000 Magna Cum Laude, with Honors Interests Professional – Urology, Ectopic ureters, Interventional procedures, Endocrinology, Hepatic and GI diseases Personal – Backpacking, Rowing, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding |
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Jacob Herr, DVMSmall Animal Internal Medicine Residency: University of Pennsylvania 2023 Small Animal Rotating Internship: University of Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine 2020 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine 2019 Bachelor of Arts: Saint John’s University 2015 Dr. Herr’s Interests: Professional – Renal disease, infectious disease, endocrinology and hematology. Personal – Hiking, MN sports teams, ice fishing, golf |
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Jessica Mampe, DVMDVM: Iowa State University in 2020 Rotating Internship: University of Georgia Internal Medicine Residency: University of Pennsylvania Dr. Mampe enjoys all aspects of IM, but she has a particular interest in GI disease, Diabetes, and Infectious Disease. |
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Elizabeth Chan, BVScSmall Animal Internal Medicine residency: Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego 2024 Hospitalist for the Internal Medicine department: ACCESS Veterinary Specialty Hospitals 2017 – 2021 Small Animal Rotating internship: VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital 2015 Veterinary degree: University of Melbourne 2013 Special interests: Gastrointestinal disease, renal disease, endocrinology and endoscopic procedures. Dr. Chan enjoys the opportunity to foster long-term relationships with her patients and clients. Being able to improve her patient’s overall well-being by helping clients manage their pet’s chronic conditions is the most compelling aspect of her job. She has a fondness for her geriatric patients and particularly appreciates the grumpy felines. Outside of work, Dr. Chan enjoys cooking, dance, fitness, gardening and reading. |
Oncology
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Andrew Vaughan, DVM, MS, DACVIM OncologyDr. Andrew Vaughan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was trained at the University of Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. A 2002 veterinary graduate, Dr. Vaughan went on to complete an internship and oncology residency at North Carolina State University, before joining the LVVSC team as head of medical oncology in 2006. Along the way, Dr. Vaughan was on the executive board of the Veterinary Cancer Society and served as the chair of the board of the Animal Foundation. While working at LVVSC, Dr. Vaughan has managed numerous clinical trials with a particular research interest on canine osteosarcoma and melanoma and targeted chemotherapeutics. Outside of work, Dr Vaughan enjoys spending time with his wife, Leann, and their three-legged dog Chance. Dr. Vaughan’s other love is the great outdoors, which he enjoys most on bicycle, skis or snowshoes. Medical Oncologist, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center 2006 – present Board-certified in Oncology, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Numerous scientific publications in fields of research including canine lymphoma and leukemia, osteosarcoma, and targeted chemotherapeutics Special interests – investigation of novel targeted therapies for canine and feline cancers Member of the Executive Board of the Animal Foundation, 2012 – present Member of the Executive Board for the Veterinary Cancer Society, 2010 – 2013 Medical Oncology Residency, North Carolina State University, 2006 Rotating Small Animal Medicine & Surgical Internship, North Carolina State University, 2002-2003 Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, DVM, 2002 University of California, San Diego, MS, 1998 Saint Mary’s University, BS, 1996 |
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Holly Burr, DVM, DACVIM OncologyLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, 2011- present VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County, 2010-2011 Residency in Medical Oncology, Tufts University, 2007-2010 Internship in Medical Oncology, Animal Cancer Care Clinic, 2006-2007 Hospitalist, Veterinary Specialists of South Florida, 2006-2007 Internship in Internal Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Specialists of South Florida, 2005-2006 University of Wisconsin – Madison, DVM, 2005 University of Utah, BS, 1999 |
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Bradley Schmidt, DVM OncologyLas Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center: Medical Oncologist Mach 3,2024 to Present Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center: Medical Oncologist 2018 to 2024. Radiation Safety Officer 2023 to 2024 Worked with an integrative veterinarian to implement nutritional and integrative approaches to therapy. North Florida Veterinary Medical Center/Blue Pearl Jacksonville: Medical Oncologist 2008 to 2018 Sound-Eklin: Education/Telemedicine Consultant 2001 to 2015 Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado: Medical Oncology 1999 to 2008 Florida Veterinary Specialists: Medical Oncologist 1998 to 1999 VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital: Oncology Consultant 1997 to 1999 Purdue University: Visiting Instructor 1996 to 1998 University of Illinois: Medical Oncology Resident 1994 to 1996 Colorado: Primary and Emergency Veterinarian 1992 to 1994 VCA West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Center: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship 1991 to 1992 Colorado State Universiy: Graduate 1991 | Montana State University: 1987 |
Ophthalmology
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William Weinstein, DVM, MS, DACVOSpecial interests – mixed animal ophthalmology, including treatment of small and large animals, as well as exotic patients Board Certified in Ophthalmology, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, 2009 – present Research and publications involve canine Glaucoma and identification of molecular factors (matrix metalloproteinases) associated with the disease< Involved in research on new therapies for treatment of equine fungal keratitis Completed residency in ophthalmology, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, GA, 2009 MS, veterinary pathology, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, GA, 2009 Medicine and surgical internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, 2005 St. George’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2003< BA, biology and veterinary technology< |
Benjamin Reynolds, BVSc, DACVOSpecial Interests – Cataracts, Glaucoma, Entropion, and Clinical Research. Board Certified in Ophthalmology, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology Medicine and Surgery Residency – Eye Clinic for Animals, Sydney, Australia. Ophthalmology Internship – Eye Clinic for Animals, Sydney, Australia. Small Animal Rotating Internship – Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane, Australia. Veterinary Degree – James Cook University, 2017. Personal – Being active, watching Rugby League, being a hack at golf. |
Surgery
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Joshua Rexing, DVM, Practice Limited to SurgerySpecial interests – fracture repair, gastrointestinal surgery, degenerative disc disease Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2011 – Present Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, 2008-2011 Small Animal Surgical Residency, Iowa State University, 2005-2008 Small Animal Rotating Internship, University of Illinois, 2004-2005 Small Animal Emergency Clinician and Surgery Intern, Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, 2003-2004 Small Animal Private Practice, Petsburgh Animal Hospital, Lafayette, IN, 2001-2003 Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 1997-2001 Purdue University, BS in Animal Sciences, 1992-1997< Dr. Rexing has written and collaborated on several publications, and spoken at many local, state, and national meetings. |
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Suzanne L. Hunter, DVM, DACVSSpecial Interests: oncologic surgery, wound management, thoracic surgery, urogenital surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, portosystemic shunts. Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2004 Staff Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, January 2016-present Staff Surgeon, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston TX, September 2004-December 2015 Staff Surgeon, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ, August 2003-August 2004 Small Animal Surgical Residency, The Ohio State University, 2000-2003 Small Animal Rotating Internship, Oradell Animal Hospital, Oradell, NJ, 1999-2000 Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 1995-1999 Cornell University, BS (Biology), 1991-1995 Dr. Hunter has presented at local and national continuing education meetings on various soft tissue topics. She has also written and collaborated on several publications in peer-reviewed journals. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. Their dog, cats, and horses keep everyone very busy. |
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Lauren Sanders, DVM, DACVS-SASpecial interests: Arthroscopy and regenerative medicine, gastrointestinal surgery, orthopedic disease and fracture repair Staff Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, August 2018 to present Small Animal Surgical Residency, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center-Levittown, PA, 2015-2018 Small Animal Surgical Internship, Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital-Austin, TX 2014-2015 Small Animal Rotating Internship, Carolina Veterinary Specialists-Charlotte, NC 2013-2014 University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2010-2013 Oklahoma State University, BS in Animal Science, 2006-2010 Dr. Sanders is originally from Missouri. Her free time is spent outdoors with her dog and riding her Arabian horse, April. |
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India C. Wood, DVM, MS, DACVS (SA)Ohio State University, Columbus, OH- Residency, 2001-2004 Ohio State University, Columbus, OH- Masters, 2001-2004 Angell Animal Medical Center- Jamaica Plain, MA- Rotating Intern, 2000-2001 University of Illinois , College of Veterinary Medicine 1996-2000 University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, — BA, 1995 CERTIFICATION Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons 2005 |
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Brooke Fourthman, DVM (Small Animal Surgical Resident)Small Animal Surgical Residency, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center 2022-Present Small Animal Surgical Internship, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center 2021-2022 Small Animal Surgical Internship, Veterinary Specialty Center 2020-2021 Small Animal Rotating Internship, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center 2019-2020 Purdue University, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2015-2019 Purdue University, 2012-2015 |
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Pedro J. Olivencia-Morell, DVM (Small Animal Surgical Resident)Dr Olivencia-Morell is originally from Puerto Rico. He enjoys playing sports, outdoors and spending time with his wife, daughter and French Bulldog named Kai Malú. Clinical Interest: Orthopedic diseases and fracture repairs. Non-invasive surgical procedures. Although he enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery. 2022 – 2023 Internship, Small Animal Surgery – Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, Las Vegas, NV |
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Jaclyn Gremley, DVM (Small Animal Surgical Resident) |
Neurology
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Franziska Fitz, DVM, GPCertSAS, DACVIM (Neurology/ Neurosurgery)Dr. Fitz was born and raised in South Germany. She received the majority of her veterinary school training in Brno, Czech Republic where she earned her masters degree in veterinary medicine. She went on to complete her general practitioner certificate in small animal surgery from the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies in Munich and Frankfurt, Germany. In 2013, she obtained her Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, certified by the American Veterinary Medical Association. She completed a surgical internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital, followed by a neurological internship and a three-year residency at Southeast Veterinary Neurology, Miami Florida where she had been trained in all aspects of neurology and neurosurgery. Afterwards, she remained in South Florida working at Southeast Veterinary Neurology for almost 2 years before joining LVVSC’s Neurology team in July 2021. Her special interests are in Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology. Outside of work she enjoys hiking and running with her dogs, as well as loves mountain biking and travelling with her husband. |
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Dana Gietzen, DVM, Practice Limited to NeurologyDr. Dana Gietzen was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. She attended North Dakota State University for her undergraduate studies in Microbiology (Go Bison!). She then obtained her veterinary degree from Iowa State University. After graduation, she completed a one year internship at ISU in critical care and emergency. This was followed by a one year surgical internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, Ohio. It was here where her interest in neurology began and she stayed on to complete a Neurology/Neurosurgery Residency. After a lifetime of cold weather, Dr. Gietzen decided to try her hand at hotter temperatures and moved to Austin, Texas. She worked at a private practice for over three years before joining the team at LVVSC. She enjoys treating complicated seizure cases, CNS inflammatory disease, and all aspects of neurosurgery. When not at work, she is often spending time with her dog Maija (loves to paddle board) ad two cats, Frankenstein and Igor. |