Desert Hills

ANIMAL CLINIC

Family Healthcare for Your Pet

 

    Bryan Neidigh, D.V.M.

   

    Dr. Neidigh moved to Phoenix in February of 2002 and opened his own clinic, Desert Hills Animal Clinic, in July 2003.

     Dr. Neidigh grew up in Palmyra, PA. and is a 1994 honors graduate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in Pullman, WA. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA.  Honors earned in College include scholarships, 1987 Blue Key Honor Society, and 1990 Wrestling All-American & Academic All-American.

     The five years previous to his move to Phoenix, Dr. Neidigh worked at   A-Plus Animal Hospitals of Reno, NV from July 1996 to January 2002.  In this practice, Dr. Neidigh developed his strategies in practicing in a high volume clinic without compromising on the quality of care for each patient.

     Dr. Neidigh's interests include sports, particularly golf, fishing and hiking, and spending time with his family. 

Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M., dipl. ACVIM

Dr. Rahal moved to Phoenix in February of 2001.  Dr. Rahal received a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington, Seattle in December 1988, doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in Pullman, WA in May 1994, and earned Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in August 1999 after completing a 3 year residency program in Equine Medicine at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of University of California-Davis.

Dr. Rahal’s primary interests stem from her personal equestrian experiences.  She developed an early interest in perinatology, growing up on her family’s boarding and breeding farm.  Perinatology, which is now one of Dr. Rahal’s areas of expertise, involves the management of  broodmares and foals including the care of critically ill foals.   Secondly, Dr. Rahal’s interest in equine sports medicine and exercise physiology stems from her personal experience in competitive trail or endurance riding.  Throughout her veterinary career,   Dr. Rahal was involved with many research studies related to equine exercise physiology, allowing her to gain state-of-the-art knowledge and experience in maximizing the performance of the equine athlete.

   Although Equine Medicine has been her focus, Dr. Rahal has altered her career path to fit the needs of her family and community.  Dr. Rahal opened the North Valley Animal Emergency Clinic in the summer of 2004, empasizing her compassion for critical care.  Dr. Rahal sold the emergency clinic in fall 2006 to spend more time with her family and to help out with the growth of the Desert Hills Animal Clinic.

Jason Gold, D.V.M.

Dr. Gold joined Desert Hills Animal Clinic in summer of 2005.  He practiced for three years in Long Island, N.Y.  His areas of interests include oncology & cancer therapy, endocrine diseases, and state of the art medical therapies.

Mark Muchna, D.V.M.

Dr. Muchna joined Desert Hills Animal Clinic in the spring 2007.  He practiced the majority of his career in Prescott Valley, focusing on family health care for cats & dogs.

Carolyn Clark, Hospital Administrator

Carolyn Clark joined Desert Hills Animal Clinic in the spring of 2006.

Karen Snyder, Groomer

Karen has over 20 years experience grooming all breeds.  She enjoys showing dogs as well as training in obedience and agility.  She volunteers for Liberty Wildlife, a non-profit organization committed to providing care and rehabilitation for native Arizona and migratory wildlife.  Her experiences with Liberty Wildlife include training in baby bunny rescue.  Karen is looking forward to meeting you and your pet.

Picture: Karen & her German Shepherd, Phoenix

Jennifer Rockwell, Groomer

Jennifer has over 20 years experience grooming all breeds.  She does all of her grooming with scissors, no clippers, to create a show quality breed-specific groom.

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