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.

Curtis L. Bock, DVM
- Curtis L. Bock, DVM
Curtis L. Bock
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Bock was raised on a farm in the Flint Hills, near Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. When he discovered that his round house curveball was not a ticket to the major leagues, he set his sights on a career ...
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Marcia Chastain
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Auburn University

Dr. Chastain received her BS and DVM degrees from Auburn University in 1995.

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Greg Ketzner
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Received B.S. degree in Animal Science in 1980, and Graduated Kansas State University as DVM in 1984.

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Karen Snyder
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Snyder received her B.S. degree in Animal Science in 1997, and her DVM degree in 2000 from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Jason Waltsak
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Waltsak grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Life Science. He also received his Veterinary degree at Kansas State ...
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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.