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Meet Our Team

Our team at Animal Medical Center of Surprise is a group of caring, compassionate and educated veterinary professionals. We always seek to provide you with the highest quality medical care for your four-legged family members. We look forward to serving you!

Dr. Neil Sweeney
Dr. Neil Sweeney

Medical Director

I grew up here in Phoenix from the age of three. After high school, I joined the Navy for six years. I was stationed in South Carolina for two years and served onboard a submarine based out of Pearl Harbor for the remaining four. After that, I came back to Arizona to obtain my bachelors degree at University of Arizona in Tucson, where I met my wife. During school, I was also working full time at an emergency and specialty practice there. I then accepted an offer to attend Midwestern University - College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale where I graduated in 2019.

Dr. Gwen Vasquez
Dr. Gwen Vasquez

Veterinarian

I am originally a Rhode Island native. I attended Merrimack College (Go Warriors!) in Massachusetts for my Bachelor’s of Science (2015) and Master’s of Public Affairs (2018). Soon after I moved out to sunny Arizona for my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (2020) from Midwestern University and decided to stay. I started my career in veterinary medicine as a veterinary assistant in high school volunteering at various shelters until I became an animal care technician in local small animal practices in undergrad, and continued that role throughout veterinary school. My fields of interests are soft tissue surgery and dermatology.

Outside of the office, I enjoy baking, traveling, and trying new restaurants with my significant other. We currently own a harlequin cat named Boba who keeps us very entertained at home, but are always on the lookout for new additions to our family. I’m happy to have joined the AMC team and look forward to meeting you and your four-legged babies!

Dr. Chandler Roberts
Dr. Chandler Roberts

Veterinarian

I was born and raised in Arkansas. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science from the University of Arkansas (Woo Pig!) and went on to complete my veterinary education at Midwestern University. During veterinary school, I tracked mixed animal medicine, driven by a strong love for large animals, but ultimately found my passion in small animal care, focusing on cats and dogs. My professional interests include soft tissue surgery and preventative medicine, and I enjoy building long-term relationships with clients to help keep their pets healthy throughout every stage of life. 

Outside of work, I stay busy spending time with my son, cheering him on at baseball games and tournaments. I also enjoy horseback riding, going to the lake, wakeboarding, camping, and hiking. At home, I share life with my charcoal Labrador, Dally, who is always “living her best life.” I look forward to meeting you and providing compassionate, high-quality care for your pets.

Dr. Nichole Riley
Dr. Nichole Riley

Veterinarian

I was born in Colorado but have spent most of my life in Arizona where my passion for veterinary medicine began early. I worked as a veterinary assistant for nearly ten years before pursuing my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, which I earned from Midwestern University in 2024 after completing my undergraduate studies locally at Glendale Community College.

My clinical interests include canine medicine, pain management, orthopedics, surgery, and preventive wellness care. I also have a soft spot for our frosty faced seniors and am dedicated to advancing my skills in geriatric medicine–because they’ve earned their quirks, soft beds, slow-going zoomies, and I love helping them feel their best as they age gracefully.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, running, binge-watching shows, and attending concerts. At home, I live with my husband, Michael, and our two dogs who very much shape the household dynamic: Petunia, our sassy senior Staffy who
rules the home with queenly authority, has perfected the art of dramatic sighing and believes treats should be a universal right; and Knox, our wildly energetic and undeniably handsome Rottweiler who operates on one (deeply enthusiastic) brain cell–yet somehow convinces everyone he meets that he’s the star of the show.

I look forward to meeting and partnering with you to provide exceptional care for the pets who brighten your world!

Jennifer Harrington
Jennifer Harrington

Hospital Manager

Jennifer grew up on the East Coast, spending her early years in New York and Massachusetts before moving to Arizona with her family in 1998.  She attended Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education.  Her lifelong love of animals led her to begin her veterinary career in 2003, a field she has been passionate about ever since.  

Jennifer's home is happily filled with her six beloved fur-kids: Bean, Finn, Wiley, Odie, Trooper all chihuahua mixes and Charlie, a chocolate lab.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends.  She has a strong passion for travel and loves exploring new destinations, especially those that include plenty of "toes in the sand" time.  Recently scuba certified, she is looking forward to spending as much time in the water as possible.  Sharks are her ultimate fascination, and recently she fulfilled her lifelong dream of swimming with them, not behind glass, not in a cage, in the open ocean.  Slipping into the water with these apex predators felt like slipping into another world.  Silent. Powerful.  Surreal.  And she can't wait to do it again!  

Carrie Carver
Carrie Carver

Client Care Supervisor

Ali
Ali

Pharmacy Technician

Alison
Alison

Pharmacy Technician

Michelle
Michelle

Client Care Representative

Vanessa
Vanessa

Client Care Representative

Max
Max

Client Care Representative

Jordan
Jordan

Client Care Representative

Taran
Taran

Team Veterinary Nurse

Alex
Alex

Veterinary Nurse

Rosa
Rosa

Veterinary Nurse

Marisol
Marisol

Veterinary Nurse

Alexis
Alexis

Veterinary Nurse

Ash
Ash

Veterinary Nurse

Audrey
Audrey

Veterinary Nurse

Charles
Charles

Veterinary Nurse

Emily A.
Emily A.

Veterinary Nurse

Emily C.
Emily C.

Veterinary Assistant

Jeremy
Jeremy

Veterinary Nurse

Kirsten
Kirsten

Veterinary Nurse

Lilith
Lilith

Veterinary Assistant

Makenna
Makenna

Veterinary Nurse

Morgan
Morgan

Veterinary Nurse