Every day we see how pets bring joy into the lives of their humans. It's that unique bond which inspired us to create Hillside Animal Hospital in 2002. Being a local family-owned business allows us to keep that personal touch that makes us different. Our whole team is inspired by supporting you as a caregiver throughout your pet's lifetime. Whether it's calling you and your pet by name as you walk through the door or creating a health plan that is tailored for your pet's specific needs, we take pride in making you feel like a partner with our team. It's also important to us to earn your trust in the care that you're getting here at Hillside is top notch. That's why we personally invest in the latest technologies in veterinary medicine, surgery, and team development. After all, we are beyond an animal hospitalwe're a family business upon which your satisfaction is key. We thank you for choosing us to be part of your family.
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Mission
We are a local, family-owned animal hospital with a team that's passionate about supporting you and your pet's lifelong health and happiness
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
History
My profession is my passion and I enjoy my career more than anyone I know. I grew up on a small farm in South Dakota, where I helped raise sheep, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, raccoons, and even a deer. My love for animals and my affinity for science made my career choice of becoming a veterinarian an easy one. While attending South Dakota State University for my undergraduate work and Kansas State for my veterinary schooling, I spent my summers rehabbing marine mammals at Sea World San Diego. My first veterinary job was with Sea World of Ohio followed by a job in an animal hospital in a beautiful coastal town in Oregon. There I expanded my passion for all animals through an opportunity to work with everything from small pets, to exotic frogs, to sharks and even larger marine mammals like Keiko, the whale of "Free Willy" fame.
Although I enjoyed my time in both Ohio and Oregon, I always remembered how much I loved visiting Arizona as I drove to San Diego each summer. I relocated to Scottsdale in 1998 where I joined a Scottsdale veterinary practice working with small animals.
My wife Cathy and I met in 2000 here in Scottsdale. It wasn't long after meeting her that I discovered she was also originally from South Dakota. Small world! It was remarkable how many experiences we had in common. We fell in love and married in 2001.
Partnering with Cathy and her marketing and business expertise was the best decision I ever made (next marrying her!). On a driving trip to San Diego in 2001 we developed a plan to build our dream animal hospital. We created a list of things that we felt would make a stand-out, family-owned animal hospital, and developed a vision for our future. At the top of the list was designing a place for pet owners to bring their pets where they felt welcomed and valued. We also wanted to provide a great family-oriented workplace. We coined the phrase "Partner in Pet Health" as that how we hoped to be considered. In October of 2003, Hillside Animal Hospital opened its doors in Scottsdale. We have been embraced so lovingly by the Scottsdale and Fountain Hills communities. We never take our success for granted!
When Cathy and I aren't working, we enjoy hiking with our own pets, traveling, watching movies, spending time with my daughter Mikayla, and visiting family and friends. I love exploring trails throughout Arizona on my dirt bike and have been known to participate in a dirt bike race or two! Cathy has a passion for music, fitness, and design. As a couple, we don't let the dust settle under our feet!
Business Hours
Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
- Cat Friendly
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards