Veterinary Support

Technician Supervisor
Deanna Knight
School: American Society of Veterinary Dentistry

Originally from California, Deanna has worked in the veterinary field for 30 years. She began her career at a VCA hosptial in California as an emergency and surgical technician and became an LVT after starting work at the VCA Silver Lake Animal Hospital. She has been working for Silver Lake for 12years and was promoted to the Lead LVT postiion a few years ago.
Kevin Rutroff
- Kevin Rutroff
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kevin Rutroff
Veterinary Tech School: PIMA Medical Institute

Kevin graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Pima Medical Institute in March 2010. He is interested in pursuing further education in the field of radiology. He currently has 2 cats, a Maine Coon and a Maine Coon/Bombay cross breed.
Laura Wright
- Laura Wright
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Laura Wright
Veterinary Tech School: Pima Medical Institute
School: Sno-Isle Skill Center

While in high school I attented Sno-Isle Skill Center, taking the veterinary assisting and pet grooming classes. After Sno-Isle I started working at a different veterinary clinic while I began my studies at Pima Medical Institute. I successfully completed the Veterinary Technician Program and passed the Board esams to becomea Licensed Veterinary Technician. I am very excited to be employed at the VCA Silver Lake Animal Hospital, and I enjoy working here very much!
Kim Lowrey
- Kim Lowrey
Veterinary Assistant
Kim Lowrey
Veterinary Tech School: Pima Medical Institute

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.