Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Greenwood is an Arizona native! After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona, she moved to the White Mountains where she met her husband, Willie. She then attended Ross University on the beautiful island of St. Kitts for three years, and then one year at Louisiana State University. She moved back to Arizona after she obtained her DVM. She has a passion for emergency veterinary care, and enjoys the fast pace it brings to our days! She has a love for all animals both big and small and currently has one adorable little dog. In her free time, she can be found in the mountains fishing, camping, or skiing!

Dr. Logan Hille was born in 1991 in Southern California and moved to Arizona in 1995. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 2013 with a degree in veterinary sciences and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. After graduating in 2018, Dr. Hille moved to Dallas, Texas where he lived for 8 months. Knowing Texas was not the place for him, Dr. Hille moved back to Arizona in 2019 to be closer to his friends and family. He has two dogs, Rory and Lincoln, who he loves dearly. In his off time, Dr. Hille likes golfing, relaxing with friends, and playing video games. 

Dr. Hille has a special interest in Oncology and advanced Valley Fever.

Dr. Bronstein is originally from New York CIty. She has always been interested in working with animals but did not begin her path to veterinary medicine until sophomore year of college. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a major in Philosophy. After graduating, she spent 6 months in Thailand volunteering at an elephant sanctuary before completing a pre-med post-baccalaureate at City College in New York City. She then moved to Arizona to complete her veterinary degree at Midwestern University. She has an interest in emergency medicine and preventative care. She places a keen emphasis on building relationships with clients, working with them to treat their pets, and giving them happy and healthy lives. In her free time she enjoys kickboxing and dance classes, playing volleyball, and spending time with friends and family. She has a 5 year-old dog named Amos and a 9 year-old cat named Messi.

Dr. Hodges is originally from Tyler, Texas. He has always been an animal lover, and volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation facility where he had the opportunity to work with many interesting species, including raccoons, otters, beavers, skunks and even a wallaby! He received a Bachelor of Arts in Animal Behavior from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas in 2014. After graduation he worked as a veterinary technician for almost 4 years before moving to Arizona for Veterinary School. Dr. Hodges received his DVM degree from Midwestern University in 2021. While attending Midwestern Dr. Hodges developed a strong interest in emergency and preventative medicine, and is looking forward to building long lasting bonds with his patients and their humans at GQ Vet. In his free time he enjoys spending time exploring restaurants and craft breweries in the valley with his wife Kelsi, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with his golden retriever puppy, Mia.

Dr. Jessica Schneider’s life has always been full of animals, from house pets to horses. Growing up in Idaho, Texas, and Illinois, she now enjoys the warm Arizona winters. Dr. Schneider graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Animal Science Program before attending veterinary medical school at Washington State University, graduating with her DVM and a certificate in Global Animal Health. Her special interests include surgery, emergency medicine & spay/neuter. Dr. Schneider particularly enjoys giving back by donating her time and skills. While in vet school, she spent 3 months in Nepal vaccinating dogs for rabies, she donated 250+ hours providing free veterinary services on Washington Indian reservations, & currently volunteers with local dog & rabbit rescues. Her family consists of 2 cats – Cassius & Augustus, 2 spunky rabbits – Mr. Bingley & Piper, a Dutch Shepherd named Deimos & a Doberman named Eris. In her free time, Dr. Schneider enjoys horseback riding, jewelry making, ballroom dancing, & antique shopping. Dr. Schneider understands the profound impact animals have on our lives. She looks forward to providing high-quality, compassionate care to your fur babies!

Dr. Folkers is originally from Southern California. Having a father that was a veterinarian he has always had a passion for animals. He obtained his Bachelors in Biology from Arizona State University and then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his clinical rotations at Colorado State University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. He has a special interest in emergency medicine and surgery. Dr. Folkers also owns a mobile equine veterinary practice that provides preventative care for horses. In his free time he enjoys time with his family, getting outdoors, camping and traveling. While on St. Kitts received his Divemaster scuba certification and has over 250 logged dives.

Megan completed her undergraduate (Biology Major, emphasis in Pre-Vet) at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Megan has been passionate about becoming a Veterinarian since she was 5 years old. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2017, although she misses the seasons of the Midwest as she loved spending time outdoors and on the water, Megan then went on to perform an Internship at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson from 2017 to 2018. She has always had a deep love and enjoyment for emergency and critical care. She enjoys having the opportunity to see cases recover and getting to send them home to their loving families. She currently lives in Tucson with her husband, daughter Mackenzie, their 4 dogs Max, Lady Bug, Cricket, and Wrangler and two cats Owen and Cleo.

Dr. Belau grew up in southern Minnesota. She graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular biology. She moved to Arizona to attend Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine before joining the GQ team upon obtaining her degree. Dr. Belau is interested in emergency medicine, surgery, and shelter/community medicine. While attending veterinary school, she enjoyed volunteering her time on the Midwestern veterinary mobile clinic providing preventative and surgical care to animals within in-need communities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, and cuddling with her two adorable cats- Lincoln and Mochi.

Dr. Courtney Phongsavath, also known as Dr. Phong, spent her formative years in a rural town in North Carolina before relocating to Florida, where she attended the University of Florida. There, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, with a specialization in Biology, complemented by a minor in Entomology and Nematology. She then moved to Arizona where she obtained her degree in Veterinary Medicine at Midwestern University. Given her love for the sunshine, heat, and low humidity that this state had to offer, she decided to stick around and pursue a career here following graduation. Dr. Phong’s special interests in the field include emergency and large animal medicine, anatomic pathology, and neurology. She enjoys practicing evidence-based medicine while promoting the human-animal bond. In her spare time, Dr. Phong enjoys lifting weights, gaming, axe-throwing, and trying new donut shops to satisfy her sweet tooth.

Dr. Howard is a Tennessee gal! She has always enjoyed being around animals, but it wasn’t until later in her undergraduate studies that she began to pursue her veterinary career. She went to the University of Tennessee at Martin for her undergraduate degrees and then to Lincoln Memorial University for veterinary school. She loves the variety of medicine the veterinary field has to offer! Outside of veterinary medicine, she really enjoys exploring the outdoors with her golden retriever Molly, finding the best coffee in town, and any type of sport.

Dr. Capell was raised in Washington State where she attended Washington State University and obtained her bachelors in zoology. She moved to Tucson in 2020 to attend vet school as part of the inaugural class at the University of Arizona. Dr. Capell is excited to start her career as a doctor in small animal ER medicine. She has an adorable dog named Shay and a spunky cat named Fern. In her off time you can find her hiking, traveling, reading, cooking or binge watching her favorite tv shows.

Dr. Hintz was born in Calgary, Alberta in Canada, but considers himself a Phoenician after residing in Arizona for most of his life.  While he has a love for all animals, he has an especially soft spot for cats. He has worked in the valley as a veterinary technician for the last 16 years, 10 of those years in emergency medicine.  He recently earned his doctorate in Veterinary medicine from Midwestern University in May of 2024. He is passionate about utilizing his education and applying his skill sets toward the evolution of medicine, with a focus on emergency/urgent care and client education. In his free time, he enjoys cooking (and more importantly, eating), attending plays, and traveling the world with his fiancé as often as he can.

Dr. Sembach is a Midwest native who fell in love with the southwestern lifestyle while attending veterinary school at the University of Arizona where she graduated from in 2024. She grew up playing competitive soccer and showing American Saddlebred horses on the world and national circuit. She continued these passions throughout undergrad at the University of Kentucky where she graduated from in 2020 with a degree in animal science. Her passions in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, ultrasound/radiology and behavior. She is fear free certified and loves finding ways to make visits as stress free as possible for both her patients and their owners. In her free time Dr. Sembach can be found running and hiking with her border collie mix, Beau, reading or trying new recipes out for her friends and family!

Dr. Mikes was born and raised in Alaska. Arizona is the only other state that she has lived in. Emergency Medicine is her passion. She is the second youngest of 13, and has a big family. She currently has two cats, adding a dog, horse, cow, and chickens in the future. She is a lover of tattoos and anything wild. She loves the outdoors, camping, hiking, bird watching and being around natural bodies of water. She also loves reading in her free time and recently started a little book club with her sister.

Dr. Krista Miller was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended Iowa State University (go Cyclones!), where she earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She continued her education at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine to become a veterinarian, which was an absolute dream-come-true. While she will always have a place in her heart for the great state of Iowa, she is beyond excited to be in Arizona as a part of the team at Gilbert Queen Cree Emergency & Specialty Center! Her greatest passion in the veterinary field is emergency and critical care. In her free time, Dr. Miller loves traveling, live music, and hiking or kayaking with her husband and 3 dogs, Daisy, Dodger, and Jetta. She also has a 3-legged cat, Stella, who does not enjoy hiking and/or kayaking.

Dr. Vlcek was born and raised in Arizona and currently lives part time in both Florence and Mesa. She grew up on a farm and currently has a menagerie of pets ranging from geckos to horses. Her previous employment throughout high-school and college has consisted of bouncing between the veterinary and dude ranch industries. From 2012-2016 she competed in multiple rodeo events. In her spare time she enjoys starting and training horses for her family, hiking, photography, silversmithing, tooling leather, and painting. She attended the University of Arizona and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelors in Veterinary Science with a Minor in Biochemistry. She remained at the U of A to pursue her DVM and is in the graduating class of 2024. Throughout schooling she has found she enjoys large animal reproductive medicine as well as small animal surgery and dental health both of which she is eager to learn more about during her time with us.

Meet Dr. Ralenkotter, a dedicated veterinarian who recently earned her veterinary degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2024. Dr. Ralenkotter is passionate about general practice and urgent care medicine as well as soft tissue surgery and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our team. Although originally from Washington, she completed her undergraduate studies at Montana State University, where she earned a degree in psychology with a microbiology minor. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors both on the water as well as on land. Some of her favorite activities are boating, swimming, camping, fishing, and attending rodeos. She also loves spending time at home with her husband and four fur babies; Bridger, a Yellow Lab, Boomer, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and two cats, Saber and Scout. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ralenkotter and look forward to the care and expertise she’ll offer to our patients and their families.

Dr. Mike Conzemius received his DVM and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Iowa State University. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, Iowa State University at the University of Minnesota. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and an ACVS Founding Fellow in Joint Replacement Surgery.

Dr. Roth was born in Colorado, and has lived most of her life in Arizona. She first attended the Air Force Academy, but then exchanged her career as a pilot for that of becoming a veterinarian! She graduated as a DVM from Colorado State University, and spent most of her career in entrepreneurial endeavors. She has a passion for educating others, and in addition to teaching veterinary ultrasound within the industry, she also helped build the education department for Sound Technologies. After 20 years in the veterinary industry, she completed an alternative radiology residency in 2017 and enjoys practicing her specialty of radiology in both clinical and teleradiology settings. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing her Christian faith while trying to humbly navigate life. She enjoys spending time with her two adult children, both with special needs in the autism spectrum. She has been an equestrian coach for the Special Olympics, and once traveled to Greece for the World Games. She enjoys being athletic (basketball, swimming, triathlons, or just staying fit). She enjoys spending her free time in warm places, sunny beaches, and watching beautiful Arizona desert sunsets.

Lisa Shubitz, DVM, is a Research Scientist at the Valley Fever Center for Excellence (University of Arizona, Tucson). She has spent 25 years conducting valley fever research as well as consulting on cases of valley fever in animals. Recent research includes working on a vaccine to prevent valley fever in dogs, improved mouse models of infection, studies on vaccine protection in immunodeficient mice, immunology studies in dogs with valley fever, and a study of fluconazole doses in alpacas.  She shares her life with her three dogs and dog agility and other sports are her primary hobby.  She also enjoys hiking and biking both with and without the dogs, and baking cookies and bread. Dr. Shubitz will be providing consultation services for our Emergency Hospital related to valley fever cases, and assisting with our patient’s treatment for valley fever including the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy!

Valley Veterinary Cardiology: The veterinary cardiologist behind our mobile services is Dr. Christopher Paige. Chris has been working in the field for more than 10 years but has had a passion for animals all of his life. Dr. Paige is board-certified in Cardiology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). For more than nine years, he has worked in private specialty practices in Mesa, Phoenix, and Flagstaff, Arizona, offering full, interventional cardiology service. In 2012, Dr. Paige was recruited into cardiovascular research at a world-renowned human medical device company. He also served as Chair of the ACVIM Residency Training Committee and is Adjunct Faculty at Midwestern School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2014, he founded Veterinary Specialists of Northern Arizona to provide cardiology services to the Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Campe Verde, Sedona and surrounding areas. He opened Valley Veterinary Cardiology in August 2016 to offer the Valley’s first cardiology specific practice dedicated to patient, client and primary care veterinarian support. In his free time, Dr. Paige enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, as well as their family pets. He also likes to hike, run, mountain bike and downhill ski.

Dr. Venable is Board Certified as a medical oncologist from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Venable has always been surrounded by animals growing up on a farm in the Midwest. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri and graduated cum laude. After veterinary school, Dr. Venable pursued further training as a small animal intern at the University of Georgia. She then completed her 3-year medical oncology residency at the world-renowned Colorado State Flint Animal Cancer Center. During her residency, she achieved a master’s degree and studied new cancer therapies and clinical trials. She continues to seek out clinical trials and cutting-edge therapies for her patients. Dr. Venable has authored numerous publications and has been a speaker on local and national levels. She is the founder of Pet Cancer Care Consulting, an innovative teleconsulting service which consults with the family vet and pet owner together to give personalized responses and needed information to make an informed decision on treatments. She is also a VIN consultant, research consultant, and was an adjunct professor of veterinary oncology at Midwestern University. She is a member of many organizations and currently a director of the board of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. Her oncology philosophy is one of a team-based approach with the family and referring veterinarians for compassionate, individualized care, and optimal quality of life for cancer patients and their families.

Dr. Venable enjoys the outdoors and being on the trail with her wonderful husband and their young daughters. Service opportunities are important to them as they volunteer at church and abroad as her husband works for a non-profit building schools in the developing world. Together they go on projects all over the globe with Be the Change Volunteers.