Staff
Doctors
Name: Sanjay Verma, BVSC, DVM
Position: Veterinarian/Owner
Opened Practice: 2005
Graduated From & Year: University of Missouri, 1996
A Little bit about yourself: My wife, Anita, and I have been married for over 17 years and have two beautiful daughters. I have been a practicing veterinarian in Las Vegas for the past 14 years; first at Sun City Animal Hospital and then Lone Mountain Animal Hospital. In 1998 I opened up Buffalo Alta Animal Hospital. After successfully growing that practice I built my "dream" hospital - in 2005 Companion Animal Hospital opened its doors. I am very proud of my dream hospital from the facility to the great staff! Our clients and their furry companions love coming to see us; they consider us part of their extended family!
Pets: We have 3 rescue cats: Snowy - 14, Chloe - 2, and Mini - 8
Special Interests - outside of work: I love hiking, reading, and spending time with my family as well as my own furry companions.
Name: Kim Arnold, DVM
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Joined Practice: July 2011
Graduated From: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 2011
A little bit about yourself: I have wanted to work with animals ever since I was a little girl growing up on a mini farm. Becoming a veterinarian just seemed like the perfect choice. During veterinary school I was involved in the Wildlife Medical Clinic caring for orphaned and injured wild animals, and it was there that I took a special interest in working with non-traditional species. My husband, Charlie, and I just recently moved to Las Vegas from Illinois and we are excited to be here. I look forward to serving the people and pets of Las Vegas.
Pets: 1 cat named Skye
Special Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and family, reading, playing board games, and hiking.
Hometown: Johnson Creek, WI
Head Technician
Name: Monica, LVT
Position: Head Technician
Joined Practice: October 2006
Graduated From & Year: CCSN 2001
A Little bit about yourself: I have been working in the veterinary field since 1993. I moved to Las Vegas in 1994 with my husband Darrell. I have an special interest in Dentistry. I enjoy helping pet owners with educating them on pet care and answering their questions.
Pets: We share our home with Lemmy and Paris (Chihuahuas), 2 snakes, a goldfish and several desert geckos.
Hometown: Ventura, Ca
Veterinary Assistants
Joined Practice: March 2011
A Little bit about yourself: I have been in the veterinary field for 17 years and it is my passion! I would never choose a different career field. I attended the University of Nevada at Reno majoring in Biology & Pre-veterinary Animal Science.
Pets: I have 4 dogs: Slurpee, Rusty, Dude and Stitch; 1 turtle: Rockstar; and a Gecko: T.H.
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nv
Special Interests: I am a big family person. Sharing my home with my 9-yr old son, Dustin and my boyfriend, James. As well as our pack of critters. As a family we love camping, skiing, motocross, mountain biking and all things outdoors.
Joined Practice: May 2011
Receptionists
Position: Receptionist
Joined Practice: 10/2007
Graduated From & Year: Spring Valley High School 2009
A Little bit about yourself: I love working with animals. I am currently enrolled at CSN in their veterinary technician program. Someday I hope to go on to become a veterinarian.
Pets: 2 dachshunds – Bruiser & Honey 2 cats – Sassy & Gus 1 Huns Minnie Macaw - Bandit
Position: Receptionist
Joined Practice: June 2011
Pets: 3 dogs, Baily (Baby Girl)-Dachshund, Heidi-Dachshund, Roxy-Cocker Spaniel, and 1 desert tortise, Michael Angelo
Housekeeping
Position: Housekeeper
Joined Practice: November 2005
Graduated From & Year: Hinsdale High School (Illinois) 1987
A Little bit about yourself: I have been working for Dr. Verma for 5 years now keeping the hospital clean. I enjoy my job and being around the pets.
Grooming
Joined Practice: March 2011
Graduated From & Year: ASU 2002/PetSmart Stylist Academy 2003
Companions in Charge
Position: Hospital Administrator in Charge of Information Technology: Emphasis on Mouse Usage
Joined Practice: July 2009
Graduated From & Year: C.A.L.I.C.O (Critter Advancement of Life Institute: Cat Objectives) 2009
A Little bit about yourself: For being only 3 years old I feel, that since my joining Companion Animal Hospital as their Hospital Administrator in Charge of Information Technology: Emphasis On Mouse Usage, that not only has the mouse usage improved but also the overall function of the hospital has progressed. I frequently monitor the mouse usage and correct any incorrect use. I also am in charge of making certain that all Pill Pockets used for treatment pets are fresh. Taking it upon myself to test them personally!
Pets: I consider the humans in the hospital to be my slaves , oops I mean “pets”. Phoebe and I have divided our humans to which I claim Dr. Verma, Heather, Lindsay, Jennifer, Chris and Jessi as my personal slaves, oops I mean “pets”.
Position: Executive assistant director in charge of quality control: emphasis kitty condo wing
Joined Practice: July 2009
Graduated From & Year: F.E.L.I.N.E (Feline Education & Learning Institute of Natural Existence) 2009
A Little bit about yourself: I find that my mature age (almost 11 years) lends to respect the humans give me. I advise them frequently of the status of the Kitty Condo wing and most importantly when food bowls are empty (especially mine).
Pets: I, like Cookie, claim the humans as my pets. Cookie divided them between us (she has control issues but I don’t mind). So I am in charge of Monica, Amanda, Jessica, Briejet and Dr. Arnold. I like my humans, they brush me, give me my medication (I am diabetic you know) and are pretty good at meeting my needs.