Hi! I’m Dr. Barbara Capwell. I am very grateful for being one of those lucky people who always “knew what they wanted to be.” By the time I was in second grade I was telling everyone who would listen that I was going to be a veterinarian someday.

I grew up in upstate New York, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Cornell University, and then fled the cold East Coast Winters as soon as I graduated! I spent a few years working as a veterinary technician in Phoenix before I finally went to veterinary school at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. I was very worried about having to endure winters again, but the Colorado winter weather was mild by comparison and the opportunity and experience was certainly worth the teeth-chattering and slippery driving conditions!

I graduated from Veterinary School in May 1998 and took my first job as a veterinarian at the Santa Cruz Humane Society in Nogales, AZ. Later, I moved to Tucson, and worked several years at Valley Animal Hospital. My friend and mentor there was TK Warfield. He taught me so much and was a huge influence in making me a skilled and confident surgeon! To him I will always be grateful!

In 2003, I moved back to “the Valley of the Sun,” the place that I love! I worked for a few years at the Arizona Humane Society in the Second Chance Animal Hospital. It was unbelievable the things I saw there, and it was an invaluable opportunity to help animals! I loved that job and felt like I really made a difference in the lives of the animals I saw there. Animal Planet filmed a series there, and you can see me in some episodes of Animal Planet Heroes: Phoenix (I tried but could not always escape the camera). After I left the Arizona Humane Society I worked mostly as a relief vet in small animal practice and emergency clinics until I finally decided to buy my own animal hospital.

I bought Burke Veterinary Hospital in March 2008 because I wanted to create a friendly environment for people to bring their pets for veterinary care. I wanted animals and their people to be treated with respect, compassion, and dignity. I wanted a great staff that loved their jobs and looked forward to coming to work each day. I think you will find all these good things at Gentle Care Animal Hospital!

Of course I have pets, which include a few Chihuahuas (Magoo, Chamaco, Mouse, Grizzly Bear, Moose, Twig, Olive, Martin, and Stewie!); a Lab/Rottie mix (Vinnie); a Border Collie/Chow mix (Travis) and a Greyhound (Jackson). I have one orange cat (JT), and several pet birds. I also foster animals for NURDs rescue. My hobbies (you think I have time for hobbies???) are playing with dogs, feeding dogs, feeding birds, feeding the cat, cleaning up after dogs, cleaning up after the cat, cleaning bird cages, reading, and sleeping.

I work at Gentle Care Animal Hospital on Saturdays and Mondays. I have been certified as a Veterinary Technician by the State of Arizona, and I have been working in this field for 15 years. I enjoy working with exotics and pocket pets, as well as cats and dogs. When I’m not treating patients, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and working around my new house.

Please come see me at Gentle Care Animal Hospital!

Hi! My name is Crystal Chance. I am an Arizona native, born and raised in Northern Arizona. I have worked in the veterinary field for 7 years and have always had a special connection with animals. My gentle touch and ability to sense your pet’s feelings lend me an exceptional skill to understand their emotions and pain threshold. I know that the care I give to your pet will be the best that there is to offer. I am very diligent in keeping up with the newest techniques, medicines and procedures to best serve your favorite friend.

I love fishing, camping and cooking; my favorite store is Bass Pro Shop. . I have a vintage 1967 Chevy pick-up that I am restoring. I have a long-haired Chihuahua named Auto, an American Curl named Scoops, and a flame-point Siamese mix named Brain, and another Chihuahua, Penelope Jane, who is the boss of us all!

I hope to see you soon at Gentle Care Animal Hospital!

Hey there! My name is Gretchen and I am a receptionist at Gentle Care Animal Hospital. I enjoy working with animals and meeting their people too!

I am an ASU Alumni (Go Devils!) and a US Army Veteran. Of all the places I have been, I think Arizona is the greatest because I can hike, camp, and run outside all year long. In my free time I also like to cook, read, watch movies, and most importantly entertaining my cat Pinoccio! Isn’t he cuuutttttteee!?!

Hi! My name is Maisy Van Horn and I work part-time at Gentle Care Animal hospital, helping wherever they need me. I’m currently attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College, majoring in Psychology. I have a retriever mix named Trudy and a Shih-Tzu named Louie. In my spare time I like to hang out with friends and family.

Hi! My name is Mandy Turner. I was born in Maine but I have spent most of my life in Arizona. I am a graduate of Apollo College’s Veterinary Assisting program. I have two crazy cats named Juliet and Chunk. In my spare time I enjoy camping and hanging out with friends.