Welcome to Kaibab Animal Hospital

Dr. Gretchen Koch grew up right here in Gilbert, Arizona. Her entire life she was obsessed with animals, and it was no surprise to her friends and family when she decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She obtained a degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Arizona in 2015. From there she attended Colorado State University, receiving her doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 2019. From school, Dr. Koch returned to the Valley and began practicing at a very busy small animal hospital in Surprise.
Dr. Koch believes that each patient should be treated as an individual, and tailors the care of her patients based on their needs and the needs of their families. She utilizes an integrative approach when managing patient care that includes both traditional medicine and more alternative options such as supplements, whole food diets, laser therapy, vaccine titers, and much more. Her special interests include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine, geriatric care, and pain management.
Dr. Koch shares her home with 2 gerbils, an English Mastiff named Sedona, a terrier mix named Kaiser, and 4 cats (Champ, Reid, Sunshine, and MoeMoe). When not taking care of your loved ones, she can be found trail running, testing out new recipes on her smoker, perusing the local farmer’s markets, or bundled up on the couch with Sedona reading a book. 

Dr Ashley Schwartz is an integrative veterinarian who grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated veterinary school from Colorado State University and received her medical acupuncture training from CuraCore in 2019. Dr Schwartz is also credentialed in veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, graduating from Healing Oasis, in 2021.
Dr Schwartz utilizes her western medical training with the alternative modalities and others, such as: eastern and western herbs, nutraceuticals, CBD, platelet rich plasma (PRP), cold laser, and more. She believes health and disease can be improved by making mindful changes in lifestyle: environment, exercise, whole food diet.

Prior to her veterinary career, Dr Schwartz served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006-2012.

When not at the office, Dr Schwartz can be found exploring the local farmers markets, hiking with her dog Kaiser, grilling over the fire, dreaming about fly fishing, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dr. Wright was born in Phoenix and moved to Gilbert back when it was still a small town.

This is our practice manager Katie Lebowitz. She went to ASU and has degrees in Wildlife Biology and General Education.

This is our Lead Veterinary Technician Tiea Sutherland. 

Dafne is a veterinary technician.  She went to Carrington College for their veterinary assistant/veterinary technician program.  She joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team in December of 2021.  Her favorite parts of working here are venipunctures (blood draws) and surgeries.

Jessica Bond grew up in California until she was 19 years old.  She met her husband and they moved to Phoenix, AZ about 20 years ago.  Jessica is a veterinary technician and she joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team in April of 2022.  Her favorite part of the job is working with the cats.

Lexy Grant used to work in human medicine but she loves animals and wanted to work with them.  She was born in Ukraine and was adopted and moved to Arizona as a little kid.  Lexy joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team in October, 2021 as the lead receptionist but she is now training to work as a veterinary assistant.  Her favorite part of her job is meeting all of the new cats, dogs, and people.

Tiffany joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team in 5/20/22 as a CSR and is now working as a veterinary assistant.  Her favorite part of working at Kaibab is the great people she works with that feel like family.  She also loves that she is always learning something new. 

Tylo was born in China but was adopted and brought to Phoenix, Arizona.  She has always had a passion for science and animals.  She went to the East Valley Institute of Technology for veterinary assisting.  Tylo joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital in July of 2022 as a veterinary assistant.  Her favorite part of the job is learning something new about animals all of the time.

Angela joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team in October, 2022.  Her favorite part of working at Kaibab is helping customers.

Ross joined the Kaibab Animal Hospital team as a CSR in March of 2023.  He loves interacting with the animals and looks forward to training as a veterinary assistant.

Pablo started working as a CSR at Kaibab Animal Hospital in February, 2023.  He loves the team of coworkers and all of the animals at Kaibab.  He loves coming to work every day.

Max and Benny are the Kaibab Mascots. Max came in as a stray in 2007 and Benny came in as a stray in 2011.