Dr. Matthew Hillebrand
Dr. Matthew Hillebrand, graduated from Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. During this time, he spent 2 years in Washington State University and earned doctorate degrees from both schools. Dr. Hillebrand met his wife Kristi, while working in Las Vegas at Animal Kindness Veterinary Hospital. He returned to the Valley and worked at Estrella Animal Veterinary Hospital from 1996 through 2001. He then spent a very exciting year at the Emergency Animal Clinic. From there he worked at the VCA El Mirage Animal Hospital until he decided to open his own hospital, Dreaming Summit Animal Hospital!
Kristi Hillebrand
Kristi attended Scottsdale Community College and studied Equine Science. She worked at Brandi-Jo Arabian horse ranch and traveled the country showing Arabina horses. She is a former Parada Del Sol Rodeo Princess. During this time, she learned to love the veterinary aspect of animals. She is a Graduate of Long Technical College for her Veterinary Assistant Certification. She became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1994. Her main duties at Dreaming Summit Animal Hospital are Administration.
Stephanie Grout CVT
Stephanie graduated from Long Technical College in 1987 with a Veterinary Assistant Certificate. She became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1989 and has worked at several hospitals, the last being Emergency Animal Clinic. She worked there for 8 years and left as supervisor/head nurse. Stephanie is married, she has two beautiful daughters, and 3 dogs.
Sandy Rodriguez
Sandy has 5 years experience as an assistant and is working to become certified. She recently moved here from California with her family. She is also Bi-lingual, which really comes in handy with our Spanish speaking customers! Sandy has 2 cute little dogs and 3 kitties.
Jennifer Topfer
Jennifer is soon to be married, has two lovely little girls, 2 dogs and 1 kitty. She has 8 years administration experience and is planning to go to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
Our Receptionists
Amanda Camden and Sarah Herrington are our two receptionists. Amanda recently got married and has three adorable little kitties at home. She has three years experience working in veterinary clinics and has been an animal-lover her entire life.
Sarah grew up in California, attended Taft Community College and CSUB studing to become a Nurse. She moved to Arizona 3 years ago, and has 7 years experience in Customer Service and as a Receptionist. She have two years experience in the Veterinary Field.
