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).

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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.

Meet Our Team

Once you choose us, we make you and your fur buddy our family. Every person working in our clinic takes their work very seriously and understands the human-pet bond. Our compassionate team in Gilbert is always pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your cats and dogs!

Please call us at +1 (480) 545-8921 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

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Omar Montes

DVM

Dr. Omar Montes is an inspiring success story at Caring Hearts Animal Clinic. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

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Hayley Schafer

DVM

Dr. Hayley Schafer was born and raised in San Diego, California.
She studied Animal Science and Management at UC Davis.

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Camille Black

DVM

Dr. Camille Black grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, and she graduated from Arizona State University with BS in Biochemistry.

Meet Our Support Staff

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Tanaya Rauch

Office Manager
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Vanessa

Receptionist
Sam

Sam

Receptionist
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Bailey L

Receptionist
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Madi

Receptionist
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Cheryl

Certified Veterinary Technician
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Donna

Certified Veterinary Technician
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Bailey O

Certified Veterinary Technician
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Stacey

Certified Veterinary Technician
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Mariah

Physical Therapy Technician/Vet Assistant
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Dawn

Physical Therapy Assistant/Receptionist
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Miki

Physical Therapy Tech CCFT/Vet assistant
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Carah

Vet Assistant
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Marisa

Vet Assistant
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Juliana

Vet assistant
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Ashley

Vet assistant
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Mary

Vet assistant
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Joselynn

Vet assistant

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