McClintock Animal Care Center
1836 E. Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480) 820-2822
E-mail: carecenter@accvet.net
 


Monday
7:30AM-6:30PM
Tuesday
7:30AM-6:30PM
Wednesday
7:30AM-6:30PM
Thursday
7:30AM-6:30PM
Friday
7:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday
8:00AM-1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
For after hours emergency care -- call our office @ 480-820-2822 to be transferred to a nearby 24 hr animal hospital.

Our Staff



Doctor

  • Dr. Tracy Wight , C.V.C.P.


    Dr. Wight is the owner of McClintock Animal Care and has been with the practice since 1990. She attended U of A and received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 1989. Her professional interests include internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, and feline medicine. Dr. Wight enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She loves her two orange cats, Peaches and Mango, as well as her two Maltese/Havanese dogs, Novi and Sparkles.

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  • Dr. Karen Claus , C.V.C.P.


    Dr. Claus has been an associate doctor at McClintock Animal Care since 1997. She received her DVM degree in 1986 from Michigan State University. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, and pocket pets. Dr. Claus has two dogs, Sisko and Luna, which she shares with her husband and two children. She also is the very proud owner of two horses, Aiden and Tiffany.

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  • Dr. Marnie Duplissis , C.V.C.P.


    Dr. Duplissis joined the practice in 2001. She attended ASU and received her DVM degree at Colorado State University in 1998. Her professional interests include dermatology and internal medicine. Dr. Duplissis and her husband enjoy spending time together with their son and daughter. Her family also includes Marbles, a yellow Lab;  Tico, a black/white kitten;  and Speedy, a desert tortoise who happily roams the backyard.

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  • Dr. Michelle Moeller


    We welcomed Dr. Moeller to our practice April 2008. She attended Iowa State University and received her DVM degree in 2004. Dr. Moeller moved to the valley shortly after graduation and has been here ever since. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and internal medicine. She and her husband share their home with their orange kitty, Rayna, and Dr. Moeller enjoys hiking with their mixed breed, Arizona.

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  • Dr. Stephanie Brantley


    Dr. Brantley re-joined our clinic family this year – she was a veterinary nurse with us in the early 2000’s! She is an ASU graduate and received her DVM degree from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2006.  Her professional interests include feline medicine, internal medicine, dentistry and preventive care.  Dr. Brantley is originally from Houston, Texas and shares her home with her "roommate" Chyna - a very spoiled, well-loved kitty. Picture coming soon


Management

  • Shelley, Operations Manager


    Shelley is our Operations/Inventory Manager, spending most of her days working behind the scenes. Shelley has been part of the McClintock Animal Care team for over 15 years.  She and her husband have 2 cats, Lolita and Mr. Head; and 2 dogs, Niko and rambunctious Roxy.

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  • Sara, Technician Supervisor , C.V.T.


    Sara is our Lead Veterinary Nurse but wears many "hats" in our practice.  She joined our team in 2001 and became certified in 2006.  Sara enjoys her job thoroughly and is a big lover of Pit Bulls and French Bulldogs! At home, part of her family includes two sweet shih tzus, Martey and Mason.

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  • Krista, Training Supervisor


    Krista began working here in 2006 but has been involved in the veterinary field for several years.  From Tucson, she graduated with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.  Along with being an experienced veterinary nurse, Krista also does a great job as our Training Supervisor.  Her family consists of her wonderful husband and 3 cats;  Hot Dawg (the oldest and crankiest), Stinkapatamus (her Siamese shadow), and Marley (a rescued stray).  She also shares her home with her  pitpull, Mary Jayne and newly adopted boston terrier, Sir Higgins. Krista has a special place in her heart for Pitbulls but really enjoys our kitten and puppy appointments.  In her free time, Krista loves to cook while watching the Food Network!

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  • Adriana, Patient Care Supervisor


    Adriana is our Patient Care Supervisor and has been part of our family since 2005.  She worked at two doggie daycares and with the lucky pups of AZ R.E.S.C.U.E. before finding her home here.  Adriana oversees the care of our hospitalized patients and also enjoys running our in-house laboratory performing various patient tests. When not looking through a microscope, she adores spending time with her golden retriever, Rusty.

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Veterinary Nursing

  • Laura


    Laura first joined us as a high school volunteer student in 2000.   Lucky for us, she discovered this is what she loves to do! Along with being one of our senior veterinary nurses, Laura wears many hats in our hospital helping out wherever needed.  Her family includes her husband, daugther and sweet but hyper Australian Shepherd, Mya.

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  • Jessica, Surgical Vet Nurse


    We welcomed Jessica to our team in 2006.  She  moved here from California and has been working in the veterinary field since 2000 with a special interest in surgery.  She is currently attending school to obtain a Nursing degree.  She and her husband share their home with their cat, Betty, and 2 sweet dogs - Layla (boxer) and Dozer (boston terrier). Jessica is a huge San Diego Padres fan! 

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  • Tara


    Tara decided to become part of our team in January 2008 after bringing her pets to Dr. Wight for many years.  She has a great interest in exotic pets, especially chinchillas and reptiles.  Tara currently shares her home with her Shetland Sheepdog , Lucy.  In her free time, she enjoys photography and scuba diving. 

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  • Maren


    Maren joined our team in 2008 after spending time working in a doggie day care center.  She realized her true passion is to care for animals on the medical side and wants to help keep them healthy and happy!  She especially enjoys caring for our big dog patients.  In her free time, Maren loves spending time with her own two dogs -- Cadence, a doberman mix and Cody, a sweet little puggle.  

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  • Maeve


    We welcomed Maeve to our clinic in 2008.  She has been a veterinary nurse in the valley for several years now and truly enjoys the work behind it.   Her favorite thing in the whole world is her sweet sheperd mix dog, Emmett, whom she rescued last year.  In Maeve's free time, she likes to hike South Mountain and enjoys reading a good book.  Vetsuite_Img_52930
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  • Ellie


    Ellie is a true southern girl growing up in both North and South Carolina.  In 2008, she decided to move to Arizona and we are happy to have her join our team.  She is a huge animal lover and has over five years experience being a veterinary nurse.  Ellie enjoys spending time with her husband and their adorable chihuahua mix, Goose.  He could be in the circus with all the tricks Ellie has taught him! Goose now has a new sister - a sweet little toy fox terrier named Joon :)

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  • Catherine


    Catherine joined our team in November 2008.  She is from St. Louis Missouri where she worked at the Humane Society and attended St. Louis University.  She shares her home with her husband and two rambunctious cats, Cooper James and Adelaide Elexa.  She hopes to adopt a Rhodesian Ridgeback soon.  Although she says she misses the cold winters, she is super excited to be living life in AZ! 

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  • Jessica "Annie"


    Jessica, otherwise known as "Annie" at our office, joined us this year.  Before relocating to Arizona from Michigan last year, Annie enjoyed working at a pet store for several years where she was affectionately known as the "bunny girl".  She loves all animals but Annie's true passion is exotic pets.  At home, she cares for her very spoiled rabbit, Chloe, and two California King snakes, Zebree and Ice Princess.  Annie just recently added to her family a black kitten named Wednesday. In her spare time, she loves tropical fishkeeping. 

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  • Kathryn "Dee Dee"


    We welcomed Kathryn "Dee Dee" this year after moving to Arizona.  Originally from Illinois, she has previous experience as a veterinary assistant and continues to love working with animals.  At home, Dee Dee has a beagle mix named Minnie Bean, and three kittens, Lela, Lola and Seamus. When not at work, Dee Dee enjoys spending time with her husband, going to the movies, and scrapbooking. 

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  • Caroline


    Caroline came to us this year after moving from Syracuse, NY to enjoy the hot, sunny Phoenix weather.  She went to school in Pennsylvania for Entrepreneurship and previously worked in new home construction, but eventually realized she wanted to pursue her passion: animals.  Caroline has grown up with all types of pets, and currently shares her home with her lab mix, Maddie.  She rescued Maddie last year from the euthanasia list and cannot imagine life without her.  Caroline loves all pets, especially large dogs.  When not working, she enjoys the beautiful weather outdoors with her Maddie girl! 

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  • Vanessa


    Vanessa is one of the newest members of our team and joined our team September 2009.  She was born and raised in Arizona, and has been working as a veterinary technician since graduating a veterinary technician program in February 2009.  Her professional interests include getting to know her patients and their owners, as well as broadening her skills within the field.  Her personal interests include spending time with her husband, daughter, and precious miniature poodle, Tater.  In her free time, Vanessa enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her friends.

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Client Care Specialists

  • Sharon , Front Office Supervisor


    As front office supervisor, Sharon keeps our animal center running smoothly.  We are lucky to have her as part of our team since 2000.  At home, Sharon and her husband are owned by their 5 dogs (yes,5!): Aggie, Wingnutt, Django, Arrow and Bowie; and are manipulated by thier 5 cats: Beep Beep, Fiddler, Edgar, Turboddy and Hogon.  In her free time, Sharon keeps extremely busy as an active volunteer with Fredonia Humane Society and Best Friends Animal Society.  Sharon is a true pet angel! :)

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  • Angela


    After working with animals for several years, Angela joined our team in 2007. She and her husband have one cat and four dogs: a rat terrier,  two yorkshire terriers and a very cute sheperd mix.  As a child, she also had horses and birds.  Animals bring great joy to her life and says she would never be the same without them. 
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  • Becky


    Becky began at our clinic in 2007 and you will find her always wearing a smile.  She says she truly enjoys meeting all our pet parents and patients.   Her family consists of a wonderful husband and a great orange tabby named "Teddy".  She also recently rescued a sweet tiger-striped kitten and named him "Monkey Bob".  In her free time, Becky loves to travel and just be outdoors (she has lived in many exotic locations!)

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  • Brittany


    After living in Tucson for a few years, Brittany decided to move back home to Tempe.  We are lucky to have her join our practice last year.  She has been working with animals for almost five years now and loves it!  Brittany loves to meet all the pets that come in but says she has a soft spot for Dachshunds and Great Danes.  At home, she has 2 "kids" - Cameron, a 70 pound Pit Bull who thinks he is a lap dog, and Zoe, a spoiled rotten cat. 

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  • Anna "Jenna"


    After many long, cold Chicago winters, Jenna moved to Tempe last year.  She has worked several years in advertising; but looking to pursue her true passion of working with animals, she found her new home with us this year.  Jenna genuinely loves meeting all our patients and their parents, but has a special place in her heart for Giant and Bully breeds.  She and her husband share their home with their "only child": Karma, a 75lb pit bull terrier.  Jenna spends her free time volunteering for AZ Humane Society, traveling with her husband and swimming in the pool with Karma.

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Animal Care Assistants

  • Taylor


    We welcomed Taylor to our team last year.  She is our animal comfort provider and does a wonderful job in helping us care for our patients.  She makes sure our hospitalized patients are always kept comfortable and clean.  Taylor is a high school student and loves volleyball and softball.  Part of her family includes two high energy, loveable labrador retrievers, Bernie and Gracie.

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