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.

David Barno
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota

Dr. Barno was born and raised in Minnesota and received his degree from the University of Minnesota in 1980. He began his career at Rock Creek Animal Hospital and continues to enjoy the long term ...
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Marie Higel
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University

Dr. Marie Higel is an Arizona native, has always enjoyed veterinary medicine, and takes pride in supporting the bond that clients share with their pets. While working towards her degree in veterinary ...
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William G. Pemberton
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University

Dr. Pemberton was born and raised in Colorado. He attended Colorado State University for both under graduate studies and veterinary school, graduating in 1978. After briefly practicing in California, ...
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Greg Robbins
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine

After completing his clinical year at the Royal Veterinary College at Edinburgh, Scotland, Dr. Greg Robbins graduated from St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies, with a DVM. He has an interest ...
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Sachi Shinagawa
Associate Veterinarian

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Marsha Simon
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Oregon State University

Dr. Marsha Simon was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, and moved to Hillsboro when she was nine years old. She attended the University of Oregon and Portland State University, where she received her bachelor’s ...
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Jerry Voorhees
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Voorhees first exposure to Veterinary Medicine as a young boy was with his Grandfather Voorhees, a large animal rural Veterinarian, who graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary ...
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Scott Weller
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Scott Weller was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended Washington State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in animal science. He earned his veterinary degree from ...
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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.