Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Valarie Romo
- Valarie Romo
Valarie Romo
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Oklahoma State University

Valarie Romo, DVM grew up in Oklahoma, attended the University of Oklahoma for her undergraduate education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State in 1994. We feel very fortunate ...
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Kristen Hassler
- Kristen Hassler
Kristen Hassler
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Texas A&M University

Kristen Hassler, DVM is from Houston, Texas. She attended Baylor University for her undergraduate work and graduated veterinary school from Texas A&M University in 2002. Following graduation, Dr. Hassler ...
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Matt Lane
- Matt Lane
Matt Lane
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University
Graduate School: Colorado State University

Matt Lane, MS, DVM, CCRT is a native of the Texas Panhandle, and attended West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas before transferring to Colorado State, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Biology. ...
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Cristián Palma
- Cristián Palma
Cristian Palma
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School: McGill University

Cristián Palma, MSC, VMD is originally from Lima, Peru. Born into a diplomatic family, he has lived in many countries while growing up, including, France, Peru, England, Yugoslavia, and Brazil. Dr. ...
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JeanMarie Stanley
- JeanMarie Stanley
JeanMarie Stanley
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Texas A&M University

Dr. Stanley is a native Texan and has called the DFW Metroplex home for the majority of her life. After graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas, she attended Texas A&M University and ...
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Beverly Unger
- Beverly Unger
Beverly Unger
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Beverly Unger, DVM grew up in the small town of Herndon, Kansas. She attended the 1st grade and graduated valedictorian of her senior class all at the same school. She was raised on a farm/ranch with ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.