Meet Our Dedicated Team of Pet Care Professionals

Dr. Alex O'Roark - DVM

Dr. O'Roark traveled quite a bit when he was young because his father was a career Marine. He settled in Maryland and attended college there. As a young man, he worked with racehorses in Maryland, including "Pimlico," home of the Preakness. Later, he worked in private small animal practice and then at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. While at Johns Hopkins, he worked on antioxidants and free radicals, cardiogenic shock with multi-organ failure, and transplantation. He co-authored articles in books and journals with many more accolades for technical assistance in other projects. Dr. O'Roark attended Ross University, where he met Dr. Thompson, completing his senior year split between Oklahoma State University and the University of Utrecht, Holland, graduating in 1990. 

Dr. Rick Thompson - DVM

Dr. Richard Thompson was born and raised in Southern California, in the town of Whittier, where his extended family still lives. His father Richard taught him the skill of archery, and supported him as an Eagle Scout and varsity football athlete during high school. His mother Lucile was the foundation of the home, raising many foster children and was an avid antiques collector. Dr. Thompson's parents taught him a strong work ethic resulting in a successful 34 year career, and a family that always comes first.