Dr. Al Schleappe Our Founder
Dr. Schleappe is a 1984 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
Upon graduation, he accepted a position in Columbia, Missouri, where he practiced large and small animal medicine for 3 years.
Dr. Schleappe moved to Arizona in 1987, where he worked in a small animal referral hospital in Mesa, Arizona.
In 1991, as a member of the United States Army Reserve Veterinary Corps, He was called to active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm. Upon returning from his 6-month active duty assignment, Dr. Schleappe started Caring Hearts Animal Clinic in Gilbert, Arizona, in October 1991.
Caring Hearts Animal Clinic was moved to its current location at 3045 E. Baseline Rd in Gilbert, Arizona, in July 2004.
Dr. Schleappe is a member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AZVMA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).


Compassionate & Knowledgeable Team of Veterinarians
Are you looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and easily accessible place to treat your pet? We are all the above and more. The Caring Hearts Animal Clinic team is a passionate group that thrives on exceptional care and service.
You can expect only the best medical technology and pet-loving staff at our clinic. Choosing a vet for your pet is an important decision, and we assure you that you’ll not be disappointed with our services.

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