McClintock Animal Care Center

Established in 1985 in Tempe, Arizona, we are a progressive, family-oriented veterinary clinic. Our practice provides comprehensive and personalized medical, surgical, diagnostic, dental, and alternative health care. This includes laser therapy, supplements, VOM and nutritional support. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and client services.  McClintock Animal Care Center is also a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)-this means we are devoted to creating a positive experience for you and your kitty.  Our compassionate and friendly team of doctors and staff enjoy meeting and caring for our clients and their furry family members. All dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets, guinea pigs and pocket pets are welcome! To make your pet's visit less stressful, our veterinary practice has separate dog and cat/exotic areas. We are strong believers in preventive health care and client education, as well as offering state-of- the-art diagnostic and specialty services. Please enjoy our website!
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  • Mon-Thur: 7:30 AM-6:30 PM
  • Fri: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Sat: 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM
  • Sun: Closed
  • Dr. Tracy Wight, DVM CVCP

    Dr. Tracy Wight, DVM CVCP

    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.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1989
    Education:
    U of A, Colorado State University
    Specialties:
    internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, feline medicine
  • Dr. Karen Claus, DVM CVCP

    Dr. Karen Claus, DVM CVCP

    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 labradors, Sisko and Luna, a cat named Lucky and a horse named Tiffany.  She shares her four legged friends with her husband and 2 children.  Dr. Claus enjoys taking Tiffany on trail rides.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1986
    Education:
    Michigan State University
    Specialties:
    surgery, dentistry, pocket pets
  • Dr. Marnie Duplissis, DVM CVCP

    Dr. Marnie Duplissis, DVM CVCP

    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, internal medicine, pain control, and geriatric care. Dr. Duplissis and her husband enjoy spending time together with their son and daughter. Her family also includes Marbles, a yellow Lab and Tico, a black/white cat.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1998
    Education:
    ASU, Colorado State University
    Specialties:
    dermatology, internal medicine
  • Dr. Michelle Moeller, DVM

    Dr. Michelle Moeller, DVM

    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 kitties, Rayna and Ripley, and Dr. Moeller enjoys hiking with their mixed breed, Arizona.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2004
    Education:
    Iowa State University
    Specialties:
    surgery, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine
  • Krista,Training Supervisor & Media Coordinator

    Krista,Training Supervisor & Media Coordinator

    Krista began in 2006 after completing her degree in Veterinary Technology.  Along with being a skilled veterinary nurse, Krista also does a great job as our Training Supervisor for the nurses and as our Media Coordinator.  Her family consists of her wonderful husband, 3 cats, her beloved and spoiled pitbull, Mary Jayne, and an inherited boston terrier, Sir Higgins.  Krista also enjoys staying with pets while their parents are out of town! She has a special place in her heart for Pitbulls; in her free time she likes to watch comedy movies and play the Wii. 

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2003
    Education:
    Pima Community College: AAS-Veterinary Technology
    Specialties:
    Client Education
  • Becky, Front Desk Supervisor

    Becky, Front Desk Supervisor

    As our Front Desk Supervisor, Becky keeps our office running smoothly.  She 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 her wonderful husband and two adorable cats, Teddy and Monkey Bob.  In her free time, Becky loves to travel and just be outdoors (she has lived in many exotic locations!).
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2007
  • Caroline, Operations Manager

    Caroline, Operations Manager

    Caroline joined us in 2009. She went to school in Pennsylvania, graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and after college worked in New Home Sales, but eventually her passion for animals led her to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Tired of the snow and gloomy weather in her hometown of Syracuse, New York, she moved here for the hot and sunny weather. As well as being a nurse, Caroline is also the Operations Manager here at the clinic. Caroline and her husband Heath, share their home with three dogs: a lab mix rescue named Maddie, a Great Dane named Ender, and a Rottweiler mix rescue named Tandum. When not working she and her husband love to be in the sun with their fantastic pets.


    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2009
  • Tammie

    Tammie

    Tammie is part of our front desk team, joining us May 2010.  She moved here from New Jersey, and was previously a stay-at-home mom to her two adorable boys, Dominic and Anthony.  She also lives with her husband and two cats, Christina and Kawi.  Tammie has always held a special place in her heart for all animals and is so happy to be able to work with them everyday.  When not at work, she enjoys spending her free time with her family.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
  • Jessica

    Jessica

    Jessica joined us in 2009.  Before relocating to Arizona from Michigan in 2008, Jessica enjoyed working at a pet store for several years where she was affectionately known as the "bunny girl".  She loves all animals but Jessica's true passion is exotic pets.  At home, she cares for her very spoiled black cat, Wednesday, and her rabbit, Chloe.  She also has two California King snakes, Zebree and Ice Princess. In her spare time, Jessica loves hiking.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2009
    Specialties:
    Exotic Pet Care
  • Vanessa

    Vanessa

    Vanessa joined our nursing team in 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, precious miniature poodle, Tater, and her pitbull Dayla. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her friends.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2009
    Education:
    Apollo College
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Charlotte

    Charlotte

    After years of being a public servant, Charlotte "Char" decided to go another route and serve our furry friends.  Char joined our team in 2010 after graduating from a veterinary nursing program.  She says she loves to meet all our patients, and is enjoying every single moment of working with them. Char grew up with a menagerie of animals, including horses, geese, dogs, cats, rabbits, and even a peacock.  During her time off, she loves being with her son, Michael, and daughter, Kaitlyn, as well as being on top of any mountain or trail.  The furry members of her family include 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 1 guinea pig...who are very well-loved.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Pima Medical Insitute
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assitant
  • Tisha

    Tisha

    Originally from San Diego, we welcomed Tisha in 2010. Animals are her passion and caring for our patients brings her great joy.  She adores her two sweet "boys" - Marty, a boston terrier, and Rudy, a pug, and loves to spend her free time with them.  Tisha also enjoys trips back to San Diego, being outdoors, and hanging out with her family.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Apollo College
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Brittany

    Brittany

    Brittany was born and raised right here in Phoenix! She knew at a very young age that she had a strong passion for caring for animals.  Brittany graduated from Apollo College in 2008 from the Veterinary Assistant Program and has been in the field ever since.  She enjoys seeing our Pitbull and Great Dane patients and in her free time loves to catch up with family and traveling!
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Apollo College
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Dani

    Dani

    Originally from New Mexico, Dani joined our family in July 2011 as a veterinary nurse.  After working for a car dealership, Dani's true passion caring for animals brought her to our clinic. While not working, Dani enjoys spending her free time with her two "girls" at home, her spoiled Hybrid Wolf Jade, and blue tick hound, Gracie.

    Years in Practice:
    Jul 25, 2011
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Meg

    Meg

    Meg joined the front desk team in August 2011. She grew up in the Midwest, graduated from Butler University, then spent three years teaching in South Korea. When she returned to the US in March 2011, she and her husband, Adam, decided to leave winter behind and move to Phoenix. Meg has been around animals all of her life and loves everything about them. She has an adorable, but crazy kitty named Mac at home. In her spare time, Meg enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling.

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
  • Amanda

    Amanda

    Amanda joined our nursing staff in August 2011. She is an Arizona native and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals (she was always bringing strays home).  Amanda completed her Veterinary Nursing Program and graduated in April 2011.  Although Amanda loves dogs and cats, she has a passion for rabbits; she volunteers at a bunny rescue!  Amanda has a bunny named Remi, two Carin Terriers, as well as two Bassett Hounds.  Amanda is new mom to her daughter Maya.  In her free time, Amanda is busy teaching dance class to kids and watching her daughter grow!


    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Pima Medical Institute
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Mia

    Mia

    Originally from New Mexico, Mia joined our nursing team this year.  Her life long dream has been to help animals and the people who love them.  Mia shares her home with her boyfriend, two parakeets, her precious pitbull Jourdan, and a rescued chihuahua Aggie Mae.  Mia enjoys meeting our pitbull and exotic patients, and in her spare time she relaxes by doing crafts and painting.

    Picture coming soon!

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 15, 2012
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Rose

    Rose

    Rose joined our nursing team in early 2012. After graduating in 2010 from Pima Medical's Veterinary Assistant Program with honors, Rose began working in the field.  She and her boyfriend, Preston, share their home with their Shepherd Mix, Harleigh, and Chihuahua Mix, Kahlua.  In her spare time Rose loves enjoying good food with friends and family!

    Picture coming soon!

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 06, 2010
    Specialties:
    Veterinary Assistant
  • Bre

    Bre

    Bre added her smile to our front desk team in April 2012.  Originally from San Francisco, Bre is new to the Valley and absolutely loves it!  She shares her home with her boyfriend, Alex and their energetic terrier puppy, Laika.  In her free time Bre enjoys trying new restaurants, taking Laika to the park and painting!

    Picture coming soon!

    Years in Practice:
    May 11, 2012