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.

Dr Sheila Martin
- Dr Sheila Martin
Sheila Martin
Medical Director

Originally from New York, Dr. Martin spent 10 years traveling in South America, volunteered in the Galapagas Islands and then pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Living in San Francisco ...
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Judy Hammerich
- Judy Hammerich
Judy Hammerich
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University
Graduate School: Colorado State University

Dr. Hammerich is originally from Aspen, Colorado and moved to Arizona in 2002. She obtained a degree in Microbiology and her professional veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University. During ...
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Dr. Gabor Vajda
- Dr. Gabor Vajda
Gabor Vajda
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Vajda, the forefather of Northern Animal Hospital, is known world-wide for his expertise in canine reproduction and show quality ear croppings. Dr. Vajda continues to showcase his skills at VCA ...
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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.

Emergency Care