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Our Team

Doctors

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Dr. Rania Kashif

Dr. Kashif joined Dixie Animal Hospital in 2025 with a passion for small-animal orthopedic surgery. Outside the clinic, she’s a proud mother of two who enjoys walks, music, and family time.

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Dr. Curtis Padilla

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Padilla has practiced small animal medicine since 1998 and joined our team in 2025. He enjoys painting, writing, hiking, and caring for his dogs and tropical fish.

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Dr. Ranbir Padwal

Dr. Padwal focuses on Fear Free, low-stress care and same-day services. At home, he’s a proud cat dad to Billu.

Practice Manager

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Sydney W.

Sydney joined in 2017 and has worked her way up from receptionist to Practice Manager. She holds degrees in Biomedical Science and Nursing and is passionate about improving patients’ quality of life.

Veterinary Technician

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Alexa

Alexa is an aspiring veterinarian with a degree in Animal Biology. Outside work, she enjoys snowboarding, coding, and caring for her dog and tarantula, Fluffy.

Technician Assistants

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Mailin G.

Originally from Switzerland, Mailin ensures every pet feels comfortable and cared for. Fun fact: she doesn’t like cheese!

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Madelyn V.

Madelyn loves assisting with procedures and working with puppies and kittens. She enjoys painting and has a soft spot for Boston Terriers.

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Tawna S​.

Tawna joined in 2023 and is passionate about animal rescue. She shares her life with her rescue dog, Marley.

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Abbey D.

Abbey is working toward becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. Caring for animals has been her lifelong passion.

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Maya V.

Maya joined in 2024 with a focus on urgent care and internal medicine. She aspires to become a veterinarian.

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Stephanie A​.

Stephanie has worked in veterinary medicine since 2019 and loves seeing patients recover. At home, she has a Turkish Van rescue from Egypt.

Customer Service Representative

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Megan S.

Megan joined in 2025 and is a proud pet parent to two cats and two dogs. She loves greeting the many faces that walk through our doors.

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Lauren V.

Lauren takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where every pet and pet parent feels valued.