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Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Animal Medical Center of Surprise in Surprise! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at 623-295-1811 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

 

Team AMC!

Our Animal Medical Center of Surprise team is a group of caring, compassionate and educated individuals. We have come together to provide you with the highest quality of medical care for your four legged family members. We look forward to serving you!

Dr. Liam Allen

Chief Medical Director

I was born and raised on Long Island, New York and then moved to Park City, Utah when I was in high school. I earned my bachelor’s in veterinary technology and master’s in health sciences with a focus on animal parasitology at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. I graduated with my doctorate in veterinary medicine from Midwestern University in 2019. My areas of interest include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and infectious disease. I live with my wife Katie and our two Scottish Terriers, Daphne and Dibbs. In our free time we enjoy camping, golfing, and gardening.

Dr. Neil Sweeney

Veterinarian

I grew up here in Phoenix from the age of three. After high school, I joined the Navy for six years. I was stationed in South Carolina for two years and served onboard a submarine based out of Pearl Harbor for the remaining four. After that, I came back to Arizona to obtain my bachelors degree at University of Arizona in Tucson, where I met my wife. During school, I was also working full time at an emergency and specialty practice there. I then accepted an offer to attend Midwestern University - College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale where I graduated in 2019.

Dr. Jetta Schirmer

Veterinarian

I am an Arkansas native, born and raised. I attended the University of Arkansas and earned my bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with minors in math and biology. After undergrad, I spent some time working on my master’s degree and teaching chemistry at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock before attending Midwestern University where I completed my doctorate in veterinary medicine. I chose to move to Arizona because my husband is in the Air Force and Luke AFB was so close to the veterinary school. I absolutely love living here and hope we never have to leave! At home, I run a full house with 3 dogs, a cat, and 2 human children.

Dr. Reid Michaelis

Veterinarian

Dr. Reid Michaelis was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a second-generation veterinarian as both his mother and father practice back in New Orleans. He achieved a bachelor’s degree in biology from Louisiana State University. He attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine for three years and did his clinical rotations at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. While at the University of Florida, he rescued his cat, Cheeks, from euthanasia and adopted him to join him on his journey. Cheeks and Reid moved to the Valley in October 2021. Away from work, Dr. Reid enjoys off-roading, lounging with Cheeks, playing tennis, weightlifting, water and snow skiing, and playing the piano.

Dr. Gwen Vasquez

Dr. Gwen Vasquez

Veterinarian

coming soon...

Dr. Chandler Roberts

Dr. Chandler Roberts

Veterinarian

Coming soon..

Emely Rodriguez

Practice Manager

Hello! My name is Emely Rodriguez. I'm originally from Los Angeles, California, but have made Arizona my home since I have been here more than 10+ years now. I have 2 dogs and love them to death! My Husband and I are really into the outdoors and love taking our fur babies camping. I've worked at AMC of Surprise for about 5 years now and I am really happy to be working with great doctors and helping all of our clients/patients.

Carrie Carver

Assistant Manager

Hello, my name is Carrie and I have been working for the Animal Medical Center of Surprise since 2018. I have been in the field, however, for over 20yrs in both rescue and full-service medicine. My husband Danny and I are both Arizona natives and have 2 sons, Ryan and Jason. In my spare time I love working out and spending time with my church family and friends.