Staff
Oh How We Love Them!

  

J Brent Rollins, DVM
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Rollins is a 1967 graduate of Colorado State University where he received his DVM. He grew up in Phoenix, attending Osborn grade school, Washington High School and Arizona State University. His interest in horses came from his dad's Thoroughbred Racing Business (started on the end of a pitchfork and ended up with a trainer's license before Vet School).

After receiving his DVM, he served for three years as a captain in the US Army in Fort Detrick, MD. After the service, Dr. Rollins completed an Equine Internship at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In July 1971, he entered private equine practice in North Phoenix and has remained since. Twenty five of these years have been in a rewarding partnership with Dr. Clement, who retired in 2000. Dr. Rollins feels his greatest accomplishment is his family. Brent and Francie have been married since June 1st, 1963. They have five wonderful children and 20 grandchildren (at last count).

Martin G. Crabo, DVM
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Crabo grew up in the Midwest, and as the son and grandson of veterinarians, had no trouble running the family's cattle, horse and crop farm during his high school years. Likewise, the decision to become a veterinarian was an easy one. After graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990, Dr. Crabo completed an internship in Large Animal Medicine & Surgery at Washington State University. In July of 1991, Dr. Crabo joined Chaparral Animal Hospital. Dr. Crabo is married to Barbara, a horse trainer and riding instructor who loves three day eventing. Together they have a daughter named Jordan, 7 horses, 3 dogs and 1 cat on their "ranch," Four Peaks Farm. When the two of them get a rare chance to get away, the Crabos enjoy horse shows, scuba diving and snow skiing together. Professionally, Dr. Crabo's interests include general equine practice, equine sports medicine & lameness, and equine reproduction.

C. Renee Andrea, DVM, Dipl ACVS
Equine Veterinarian
Surgery
Dr. Andrea joined Chaparral in December 2001, as the hospital's first board certified surgeon. She is a 1994 graduate of Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, after which she completed an internship here in Arizona. She then spent three years at the University of California at Davis as a resident in equine surgery, where her area of research was in equine orthopedics. Dr. Andrea became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1999. Although she specializes in all area of equine surgery and lameness, Dr. Andrea's major interests are in equine orthopedics, reconsructive surgery, and horses with acute abdominal disease. Dr. Andrea and her husband Mike Freeland reside in Desert Hills, Arizona. They have two sons, Canon and Shea. Together they enjoy a lot of outdoor activities, but most of their time is spent with the family's rope and barrel horses.

Elaine Carpenter, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVS
Equine Veterinarian
Surgery
Dr. Carpenter is one of our board certified surgeons. Originally from Mammoth Lakes, California, she completed veterinary school at Louisiana State University and a one-year equine internship here in Phoenix at Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Center. Following her internship, she embarked on a three-year large animal surgical residency at Colorado State University where she completed her masters degree in equine surgery. After becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, she spent three years as the staff surgeon at Peninsula Equine, a referral surgical facility in the San Francisco Bay area. With a board certification in surgery also comes a specialty in lameness. She enjoys working on those subtle or difficult to diagnose lamenesses and finds them very rewarding. In her spare time she enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and rock climbing.

Evelyn Williamson, DVM
Small Animal Veterinarian
A 1985 graduate of Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Williamson joined our practice in October 2001. She moved to the warmth and sunshine of Arizona after selling her practice in New Hampshire (brrr). Dr. Williamson is a small animal practitioner with special interests in internal medicine and dermatology. She spent her first five years in Arizona with a large corporate practice, where she was responsible for five hospitals. She then went on to practice as a relief veterinarian in her own business, filling in for many hospitals across the valley. After working in more than 20 different hospitals in the area, Dr. Williamson decided to once again "settle down." She joined Chaparral Animal Hospital where she could consistently practice the high quality medicine she enjoys!

Kimberly A. Gryl, DVM
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Gryl is a 2004 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined Chaparral Animal Hospital in June 2004, where she completed a 1-year Internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery. An all-around animal lover, Dr. Gryl enjoys all aspects of Equine Veterinary Practice. In her free time you can find her on the beach, partaking in water sports, or hiking with her dogs.

Nicole C. Tavel, DVM
Equine and Small Animal Veterinarian
Dr. Tavel moved to beautiful Arizona after growing up on a horse farm in Indiana. Following graduation from vet school at Purdue University, she completed an equine internship at Elgin Veterinary Hospital in South Texas. After south Texas, she practiced Small Animal Medicine at a large hospital back in Indiana. Drawn to the sun, Dr. Tavel and her husband Brad, who is also a veterinarian, enjoy hiking, water sports and traveling. Dr. Tavel has a Great Dane and three cats. Her professional interests include small and large animal internal medicine, equine reproduction, neonatology, and ophthalmology.

Richard C. Brady, PhD DVM
Small Animal and Exotics Veterinarian
Dr Brady brings a wealth of experience to CVMC. He does Small Animal and Exotics. He graduated from Texas A&M University and has worked in several practices.

Tiffany Schmidt, DVM
Equine and Small Animal Veterinarian
Dr. Schmidt is a graduate of St. George's University college of Vet Med on the beautiful island of Grenada. She joined our practice in February 2007. Born and raised in Florida, she loves the sun, the heat, and the beach. Hobbies include working out, fishing, scuba diving, ice skating, horseback riding, sun bathing, and traveling. In her adolescent years she spent her time raising, training, and showing Arabians. Her love of all animals is the driving force behind her dedication.

Lauren M. Jacobsen, DVM
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Jacobsen is a 2008 graduate from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up competing in the dressage and jumping disciplines. Her veterinary interests include ophthalmology and lameness. Her hobbies include swimming, horse-back riding, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her golden retriever, Bella.

Krystal Smith
Office Manager
Krystal is an Arizona native with an extreme love for animals. She has always loved animals, in fact she says "I took my first steps at Turf Paradise race track and have been an animal lover ever since." She now has a barnful of her own, including horses, cats and dogs. She is very excited to have found a career where she can be involved with animals and their caring owners too! Krystal takes every opportunity to further her knowledge of the profession, so much that sometimes we need to strap her to her receptionist's chair! Next time your at our office be sure to say hello, she will likely be the first smiling face you'll see.

Heather Gibbs
Head Small Animal Veterinary Technician
Certified Veterinary Technician
Heather was born and raised right here in Phoenix, Arizona. She has a son, two dogs, three birds, and a number of salt and freshwater fish. As long as Heather can remember she has had a deep love for animals, and as she has grown older she has gained a deep respect for them as well. This is why Heather decided to enroll in the Long Technical College's Veterinary Technician Program. Upon her graduation, Heather began her career in an alternative medicine veterinary office. Now she is continuing her ongoing education here at Chaparral Animal Hospital.

Sue Elsing
Receptionist
Sue has been a veterinary receptionist for over 10 years. She moved to Phoenix from Minnesota in October, 2002 with her husband, Jeff, and daughter, Jessica. Her life revolves around her 2 dogs - Khufu, a rambunctious 2 year old Pharaoh Hound, and Kita, a 5 year old yellow lab. She has a passion for dogs.

Amanda Smith
Receptionist
Amanda is a wonderful person with lots of youthful zest and an eagerness to learn. She strives daily to accomplish her goals of being a top equine technician as well as being a part of the surgery team. Amanda is well liked at Chaparral Animal Hospital due to her teasing friendly attitude. She takes great care of her ambulatory doctor and those clients / patients she comes into contact with. Amanda's hobbies are taking care of her family's racing thoroughbreds and roping off her fabulous palomino "Cody". She spends many hours conditioning and ground training yearling thoroughbreds who ultimately go to sale.

Sharon Uraine
Equine Veterinary Technician
Sharon joined Chaparral Animal Hospital in May 2005. She is an Arizona Native and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1994. She has two quarter horses and enjoys riding. Among her other veterinary technician duties, Sharon is one of our surgical anesthetists.

Justin Bitsilly
Equine Anesthesia Technician
Justin joined Chaparral Animal Hospital in February 2006 and brings seven years of equine technician experience, with five of those years as an anesthesia technician, to the clinic. He is an Arizona native, newly married to his wife Patty and has spent most of his life around horses. Justin enjoys his work and loves to be challenged by the complex nature of being an anesthesia technician. He loves to motivate the staff through storytelling and practical jokes! In his spare time, Justin enjoys riding, caring for the family livestock, hiking, camping and biking.

Alycia Hagenmaier
Small Animal Technician
Alycia joined us at Chaparral in Feburary 2007. She is a native of Phoenix and is a student at Arizona State University West. She is a lover of all animals and currently has two dogs, a cat, and a ferret. It has always been her dream to work with animals and further her education in the field. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Amanda Olsen
Equine Technician

April Ignacio
Small Animal Technician
April is a very kindhearted compassionate person who joined Chaparral in August of 2007. She is a recent graduate of Apollo College Veterinarian Assistant Program. Since she could remember, she has always had a deep passion for caring for and loving all animals. April currently has six dogs, one bearded dragon and two ball pythons. She is so excited to further her education in the vet field.

Crystal Motes
Bookkeeper
Crystal joined Chaparral Animal Hospital in October 2007 from Malvern, Arkansas. She has an immense love for animals and enjoys working with like minded people. Crystal relocated to Phoenix to support her husband while he attends Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. She spends most of her free time with her young son and exploring the Phoenix area.

Jamie James
Equine Technician

Kaitlyn Browne
Night Nurse
Kaitlyn was born on a custom haying ranch in the small town of Nothe Powder, Oregon; where the cattle and horses out-number people 50:1. Her high school days were spent in FFA livestock judging, rodeo, running barrels, and team roping. She moved to Arizona in December of 2007 and recieved a job as a night hospital nurse here at Chaparral Animal Hospital. Horses have been her world; owning four of her own, as well as a dog and cat. She looks forward to attending Scottsdale Community College and then ASU for pre-vet, while furthering her knowledge at Chaparral.

Rachel Chapman
Large Animal Technician
Rachel is an Arizona native finishing up her pre-med degree at Arizona State University. She recently applied to several veterinary schools throughout the United States and is currently interviewing with a few to see where she will end up. She doesn't want to leave Arizona for too long and hopes to return after school as a small animal veterinarian. Currently she lives in North Phoenix with her son "Dewey", a goofy black labrador. She is also very active in health and fitness; currently she is training for the Spring 2008 NPC Max Muscle Figure Competition in hopes of winning a trophy.

Robyn Reed
Equine Technician

Tiffany Ackerman
Small Animal Technician
Tiffany is a native of Arizona. She lives here with her husband, two dogs and one cat. She has always had a love for animals, so she decided to enroll in Mesa Community College veterinary technician program. She is furthering her career at Chaparral Animal Hospital, where she enjoys the atmosphere, the employees and of course, the clients.

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