VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

Doctors

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

  • Phil Padrid

    Medical Director
    DVM, Cornell University
    RN, State University of New York at Binghamtom

    Phil Padrid, RN, DVM

    Dr. Padrid graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985.  Prior to his DVM. he received a degree in nursing ...
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  • Thomas Hribernik

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Missouri
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Thomas Hribernik graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973. He completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by an internal medicine ...
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  • Nancy McLean

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Purdue University
    Certifications: ACVO
    Departments: Ophthalmology

    Dr. McLean obtained her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 2002. She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Tennessee's College of ...
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  • Phil Ries

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ohio State University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Phil Ries graduated from the Ohio State University in 1988 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine.  After which, he completed a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at ...
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  • Brian Rose

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Minnesota
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Brian Rose received his DVM degree from the University of Minnesota in 2005. He completed a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania then returned ...
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  • Michelle Rose

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Florida
    Certifications: ACVIM/Cardiology
    Departments: Cardiology

    Dr. Michelle Rose graduated from the University of Florida with her degree in veterinary medicine in 2004. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Texas A & M University ...
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  • Zachary Wright

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Texas A&M University
    Certifications: ACVIM/Oncology
    Departments: Oncology

    Dr. Zachary Wright graduated from Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He completed a one year rotating small animal intership in medicine and surgery at VCA West Los ...
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  • Carol Breslin

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Colorado State University
    Departments: Dentistry

    Dr. Carol Breslin earned her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2000 after receiving a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of New Mexico. She spent six years in ...
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center

9901 Montgomery NE

Albuquerque, NM  87111

505 296-2982

In Case of Emergency......

1.  Remain Calm.

2.  Call Your Family Veterinarian First.  If they are unavailable, call us at 505 296-2982.

3.  Tell us the nature of the problem.  We will give you instructions on how to handle your pet while enroute and give you directions to our hospital.

What is an Emergency?

Difficulty breathing

Unstoppable bleeding

Major trauma or injury

Shock

Inability to urinate or defecate

Heatstroke

Bloated or distended abdomen

Allergic reactions

Loss of balance, unconsciousness, or seizure

Eye injuries

Inability to deliver puppies or kittens

Poisoning