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. Engle and Tiger Sam
- Dr. Engle and Tiger Sam
Paula Engle
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Mississippi State University

I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian at a relatively young age. From the early years of elementary school, I needed to have a goal, a reason, for going to school. There was ...
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Dr. Kelin and Calvin
- Dr. Kelin and Calvin
Evan Klein
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

I love being a problem solver. Working as a veterinarian and having the honor of caring for a member of my clients’ family gives me a perspective on what is important in ...
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Dr. Janet Simowitz and Kovu
- Dr. Janet Simowitz and Kovu
Janet Simowitz
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Florida

I knew that I was going to be a vet since I was in elementary school. Of course it started with a genuine love of animals, in my case, horses; we just clicked. Beyond the ...
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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