Christopher Paige MS, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

The veterinary cardiologist behind our mobile services is Dr. Christopher Paige. Chris has been working in the field for more than 12+ 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.

Our talented mobile cardiac veterinary technician Teresa studied ultrasound at West Coast Ultrasound where she specialized in adult and pediatric echocardiography! She began her career with animals working with the incredible wildlife at SeaWorld, where she studied animal care and husbandry. Teresa brings the compassion and patience she learned from working with children, along with her eternal passion for animals, and skills from human echocardiography to Valley Veterinary Cardiology as she assists our current veterinary echocardiographer and continues train to become a veterinary sonographer herself!

Teresa is a loving wife and mother to 3 amazing kiddos! Her family also includes her two dogs, Falcor and Pikachu! She was a musical theater major in college, loves to sing and practice martial arts, and was a long-time student of Kajukenbo.

Monica started her career as a medical assistant for Phoenix Children’s Hospital 15 years ago. During this experience, she became fascinated with cardiology and decided to switch paths into human echocardiography. She graduated with her certification from the Arizona Heart Foundation (ABHES Accredited) in 2020 and quickly began to further her career with one of the most prestigious cardiology groups in Arizona. She transitioned her skills to veterinary echocardiography with Valley Veterinary Cardiology! Monica has been able to combine her passion for animals and cardiology training to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our sonography program!

Monica is an Arizona native who loves to spend her free time with her family enjoying the outdoors! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 24 years and they have two amazing sons. Monica also has two grand-dogs, Aspen, and Cloe. 

Danielle has worked in the animal and medical fields since 2014, and brings a wealth of compassion and knowledge to the Valley Veterinary Cardiology team as Dr. Paige’s Lead Veterinary Care Technician, Surgical Assistant, and Practice Manager! Danielle is passionate and extremely committed to providing patients and clients with exceptional care, communication, and follow up! Her hands on approach to vet medicine has made her a valuable asset to the practice and we love her commitment and compassion for our patients and their families..

Danielle is a globally recognized Herpetoculturist with a passion for the cold blooded, and spends her free time with her reptiles. Her expertise in handling exotic animals has given Valley Veterinary Cardiology amazing opportunities to help all kinds of pets with their cardiac care!

Our reception manager Kacie joined the Valley Veterinary Cardiology team in 2019 and has been the top point of contact for our clinics and clients, providing compassionate care and assistance to every pet parent we see! Kacie has been in the animal and medical fields since 2012 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our service! Kacie is reliable, passionate, and committed to putting your pet first. We couldn’t be more grateful to have her and we know that you will love her too!

In her free time, Kacie enjoys watching sports, traveling, and spoiling her two dogs Titus and Elizabeth Taylor! She was born and raised in Houston, Texas but now calls New Mexico home where she currently resides with her hubby and fur babies!

Irma obtained her veterinary assistant certification from Pima Medical Institute in 2018 and has spent the last 5 years working across different specialties in the field, including emergency, oncology, and dentistry. Her vast and eclectic knowledge of specialty vet medicine has made her an asset to our prestigious cardiology program, and we are proud to have Irma working as your point of contact for all our scheduling and customer service needs!

In her free time, Irma loves to clean and organize, and is working towards starting her own home organization company in the future! She currently lives in Arizona with her fur babies which include 2 dogs, 2 birds, and an adorable rabbit named Powder!

Rosy graduated from The Vet Tech Institute of Houston and earned her accredited A.A.S degree in Veterinary Technology in 2020. She launched into the veterinary field in Florida, where she worked with a variety of exotic animals before transitioning to small animal medicine. Since then she has developed her talents working in clinics throughout Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona. Rosy joined Valley Veterinary Cardiology in 2023 as part of our prestigious customer service team and is one of our three main points of contact for our service. We are proud to offer her extensive knowledge, efficiency, and compassion for your pet’s care!!

Rosy was born and raised in Texas, but is a well-traveled Military spouse who now calls Arizona home along with her beloved dog, Jax and her amazing cat, Oliver! Rosy and her husband enjoy hiking, working out, and trying new cuisine (so feel free to dish some restaurant recommendations in the comments!)