Mon–Thurs: 8am–5pm
Fri–Sun: Closed
Dr. Burgess grew up in Kansas City and completed her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences in 2017 at Kansas State University. She went on to graduate veterinary school at Midwestern University in Arizona. Her professional interests include both pain and allergy management/relief. During her time in veterinary school, she and her husband fell in love with all that Arizona has to offer, and decided to call it home. In her free time, Dr. Burgess loves spending time with her two fluff balls, Charlie and Maxx, as well as off-roading to go camping and explore Arizona’s hidden wilderness.
Dr. Duffy is a native to Arizona and has grown up here in the Valley of the Sun. Very early in her life she developed a strong love for animals working as a kennel attendant in Scottsdale.
She started her formal education at Arizona State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Following this, she obtained a second Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Arizona.
During this time Dr. Duffy’s career interests included environmental protection, laboratory studies, and research. To further her education, she returned to ASU to pursue a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology with a focus on studying Valley Fever at the molecular level.
As a continued effort to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Duffy attended and graduated with a Doctorate from North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Since becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Duffy has been interested in learning different modalities to help solve diverse issues to create a more intentional and integrative approach that allows for treating patients as individuals.
Her areas of focus include chronic pain management, feline medicine, geriatric medicine, dentistry and acupuncture. She is proud to be a Fear Free Certified Veterinarian and prides herself in the extra time and care she is willing to give to those who are anxious or fearful during appointments.
Away from the office, Dr. Duffy enjoys taking care of her myriad of animals including 2 dogs, 7 cats, and 2 hamsters.
Meet Dr. Lane Smith our new Hospital Director, he is a Midwestern University graduate and spent his first years as a veterinarian in the Cave Creek community before joining our team.
Dr. Smith grew up in North Dakota where he developed his love for animals with the support and encouragement of his parents. Animals became his passion, keeping a variety of pets ranging from snakes, birds, and frogs to rabbits, and everything in between.
He excels in all areas of general practice; his gentle and kind demeanor makes him an instant hit with his canine and feline patients. His special interest is soft tissue surgery.
A fun fact about Dr. Smith, he received his bachelor’s degree in marine biology, his passion outside of veterinary medicine is his multiple fresh and saltwater aquariums. Ask him about his fish, he loves to share pictures and stories.
He shares his home with his wife and two spoiled Golden Retrievers, Midas, and Peach and his son. Outside of work he is passionate about his favorite sport, ice hockey, and plays competitively every week. He also enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and all things fish.
Skyler is originally from California and has been in the pet care industry since 2020. She began her career with animals when she worked for a boarding and grooming facility, then eventually transitioned into vet med to continue growing and learning new skills in a team. She enjoys taking care of clients and their pets as a customer service representative, and is excited to expand her knowledge in veterinary care! Outside of work, Skyler loves hiking, visiting with her family, and spending time with her boyfriend and their dog, Mia the Chiweenie.
Ashley is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh with her associate’s degree in 2009. She has been working as a veterinary technician ever since. Her favorite things about the field are providing excellent care to her patients, client education, and dental procedures.
Ashley is also an artist who mainly enjoys painting, sculpting, and has even worked on several independent films as a special effects make up artist.
In her free time, you can find her hiking and exploring new places with her dog, Alby, or out rockhounding in the desert with her husband.
Linda is originally from Monterey, California. She attended Arizona State University and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. She has always had a passion for animals throughout her life and is dedicated to becoming a veterinarian in the future.
Linda began working and volunteering in the veterinary field in 2021 and since then, her love for animal welfare has continued to grow further. At IVMC she hopes to learn the ropes of being a technician assistant and experience general as well as holistic practices.
Linda is eager to learn and find her place in the veterinary field. Some of her favorite activities include shopping, hiking, and going out to eat with family. Most of all, she enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Cleo, partaking in Starbucks runs, visiting the dog park, and being surrounded by nature.
Natalie was born and raised in Colorado. She has two adorable cats, Moose & Fusilli. She hopes to someday have an enormous, fluffy puppy.
She previously spent time at a zoo working with a plethora of animals from spiny mice to giraffes & rhinos. She hopes to continue learning about and caring for animals for many years to come.
While being part of the IVMC team, Natalie is also attending the Penn Foster program in order to obtain a Certification in Veterinary Technology (CVT).
Mitchell is a native to Arizona and started with IVMC in August of 2022. He grew up in Mesa, AZ and put his roots down in north Phoenix with his wife and two beautiful daughters. He attended Arizona State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Mitchell has been working in the veterinary field for over 15 years, starting as a kennel technician, working up to veterinary technician, and eventually into administration.
In his personal time, he enjoys backpacking, fly-fishing, boardsports, and most of all spending time with his wife and daughters. Mitchell’s favorite breed of dog is the Boxer, the shooting star of dogs!
