Dr. Penwell

I grew up in Penfield, New York. I received my B.S in Microbiology in 1991 and my M.P.H in Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology in 1994 from the University of Michigan,(GO BLUE!!). I worked in a immunology research laboratory before receiving my D.V.M. in 2000 from Michigan State University. After an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Auburn University, I moved to Arlington Heights, Illinois to work in a small animal practice. Even though I loved the Chicago area, it was much too cold for me! I moved to Phoenix in 2002 and have worked for Arrow Group since that time. I enjoy field trips with the Arizona Archeological Society, hiking, and exploring the southwest. I share my home with Sampson the Doberman Pinscher, Eleanor the Basset Hound and six cats: Miranda, Hobbs, Lucas, Oscar, Penelope and Gizmo.

Dr. Hummel

I received a B.S. degree in Biology with an interest in Molecular Biology and Genetics from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas before graduating from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. I spent time practicing in Houston, Texas, and San Francisco, California before moving to the greater Phoenix area in 2003. Since coming to the valley, I have worked in multiple veterinary hospitals in the Arrow Group as a relief veterinarian. I remained as full time veterinarian at Goodyear Animal Hospital from July 2005 to September 2007 before transferring to Westbrook Animal Hospital as an owner veterinarian. My partner and I live in northwest Phoenix with our 4 wonderful dogs, Monty, Maggie, Adam and Austin, all of whom have their own special medical problems. Together, we own a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility in Surprise, Arizona. When we are not working, I enjoy playing with the dogs, caring for my Plumeria collection and cooking.

Dr. Skirvin

I grew up in central Illinois in the town of Champaign. My father is a professor of horticulture at the University of Illinois, so we were always around the university. I went to undergraduate at the U of I (a whole 10 minutes from my parents house) and I majored in Enotomology (insects.) I was the 3rd person ever to graduate with that major! After undergrad, I went down to Orlando, FL to work at Walt Disney World before starting Veterinary School back at the University of Illinois. All during veterinary school, I took every opportunity to work with wildlife and other exotic pets. I worked at several zoos and wildlife centers including Brookfield Zoo, the Indianapolis Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium as well as several other facilities. I have been here in Arizona for 1 year and a half with my girlfriend Celeste (who is a vet at Roadrunner Animal Hospital) and we have our Husky named Bear and our two cats named Sebastian and Luigi.

Alycia - Practice Manager

Hi, My name is Alycia. The care and love for animals is very important to me. I got into this field so that I could share that with others.

Aubrie

I have been working in the veterinary field since March of 2003. I started working at Roadrunner Animal Hospital and then spent 2 years at the Emergency Animal Clinic. I’ve now been with Westbrook since August of 2007. I love working with animals and take pride in my job every day. I currently own a great little Min Pin / Jack Russell mix named Delilah and hope to expand my pet family in the future.

Brian

I was born and raised in Texas, then moved to Illinois where I went to school for music performance, but I always had a “thing” for the medical field. I received my EMT-B license and sought out to become a paramedic. While doing so, I worked for school districts and park districts doing before and after school day care for children from ages Kindergarten to thirteen years of age, for eight years. When I moved here a year ago I never thought I would have so much fun in the animal medical field than I am having now. My roommate and I live in Buckeye the dog’s name is Player. I am currently re-certifying my license to practice emergency medicine and will someday be a certified veterinary technician.

Hobbies:
Playing and watching almost every sport. My favorite teams include any Chicago team, the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys. Music is my passion and I still play a few instruments. Playstation 3! Movies.

Food:
Mexican, Italian and Food cooked on the grill!!!

Brianna

Hi, my name is Brianna. I have worked at Westbrook for over 6 years. I have 4 in door cats Jasper,Ted,Ralfie and patches. I also have a stubborn German Short Hair Pointer named Lena, a turtle, and some assorted fish.

Janice

Hello, My name is Janice ( Jan ) Glahn. My husband and I relocated to the Phoenix area from our home of 32 years in Carson City, Nevada. Currently we have two cats; Bozo the Clown, 3 ½ years old and Jesse James, 8 months old, who allow us to live in their domain.

I have been in the veterinary profession since July 15, 1984. My experience includes management of multi-doctor hospitals, boarding facility with 40 runs and a crematory service. Most interesting was a year spent at an emergency hospital where trauma and specialty cases were a daily event.

Joining the staff at Westbrook Animal Hospital I bring my expertise in Customer Service. While enjoying our furry patients, my true passion is client relations. Being there for the thrill of a new family member to the end of the journey and every step in between has given me 24 years of true satisfaction.