Daschelle D. Roice, DVM

Dr. Roice was born in a small town south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved to Phoenix in 1988 where she attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1995, she continued on to veterinary school at Louisiana State University. Upon completion of Veterinary school in 2000, she worked for a small animal and exotic veterinary practice in Chicago for about a year, and then she returned to the beautiful skies and weather of Arizona.

Since returning to the valley, Dr Roice has gained valuable experience and skills by practicing as a relief veterinarian at several private hospitals and local emergency clinics. As the owner of Tatum Point Animal Hospital, she is eager to continue providing our patients with exceptional medical care, ranging from preventative health care to surgical and emergency services. Dr. Roice is also very dedicated to providing an enjoyable environment for pets, clients, and employees at Tatum Point Animal Hospital.

When Dr. Roice is not at TPAH, she spends time with her husband, Mark, their daughters Alle and Maddie, and their dog, four cats, and two horses.

Matthew C. Davis, DVM

Davis received his Bachelor degree in Biology and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oregon State University. After receiving his license, Dr. Davis spent his first year practicing veterinary medicine here in Arizona before returning to his family in Oregon. He has been practicing small animal medicine in the Portland, Oregon area for the last nine years, but has missed the sunshine of Phoenix.

For Dr. Davis, the most enjoyable aspect of being a small animal practitioner is being able to interact with clients and teach them how to provide their pets a long, happy, healthy life. He currently shares his home with four friendly felines, Tom, Bailey, Niles, and Ellie.

Brandy Sprunger, CVT
Head Veterinary Technician

Brandy started her career as a veterinary technician in 1995 at a pet store in Illinois, and then advanced her skills while working at Columbian Park Zoo in her home state of Indiana. Since moving to Phoenix in 2000, she has worked at several clinics, including the Emergency Animal Clinic in Scottsdale, where she still works as a relief technician. In 2002, Brandy obtained her national and Arizona state certifications as a veterinary technician by passing the board exams. She is also the founding Secretary for the Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona (VHCTAz), which is an organization for veterinary professionals that is replacing the Veterinary Technicians Association of Arizona. Recently, she was elected as the Arizona state representative to the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA).

TPAH welcomed Brandy to the team as our Head Veterinary Technician in October 2003. She continues to learn about her profession by attending various educational seminars, and then shares her knowledge with the staff here at TPAH. In June, 2005, she was recognized as the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Technician of the Year.When Brandy is not caring for the patients at TPAH, she enjoys spending time with her two charismatic cats, Halo and Tula, seeing the sites of Arizona, or reading any kind of book she can.

Christie Murphy
Lead Customer Service Specialist

Since her family relocated to the valley from Illinois, Christie has assisted her father in raising and training horses. Eventually, the family expanded their menagerie to include dogs, cats, chickens, and turkeys. After holding various positions in the customer service industry for ten years, in 2002, she finally decided that joining the veterinary field would be the best fit for her. Christie has been a member of the TPAH team since June 2004, and she has added a great deal of energy to the hospital.

Outside the hospital, Christie enjoys snowboarding, water sports, and spending time with her canine friends, Boo and Azo. She also helps out some of our clients by pet-sitting for their furry family members!

Practice Manager

We are currently looking to fill this position.

Stephanie became a member of the TPAH team in March 2005. She graduated from the veterinary technician program at Long Technical College in May 2006, and is currently studying for her exams to become a certified veterinary technician.

After graduating in December 2006, from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Technology, Lacey moved to the valley and joined the TPAH team in January 2007. She grew up in Streator, IL, but has spent her last few summers here in Phoenix completing externships for her school curriculum. During her spare time, she enjoys scrap booking.

After living in Connecticut for about four years, Aimie returned to the valley and joined the TPAH team in July, 2006. As a child growing up in Phoenix, Aimie was always surrounded by plenty of dogs. At one point, her family had thirteen miniature Dachshunds. Currently, Aimie and her fiance have a five month old Doberman named Athena.

Hailey Adams
Veterinary Assistant

Hailey joined our team in August 2006. She moved to the valley from Jackson Hole, Wyoming at the age of four and has attended Cactus Shadows High School, Paradise Valley Community College, and recently transferred to ASU West where she is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences. Hailey’s future goal is to become a veterinarian and work with marine or exotic animals. She currently spends her free time with Angel, an Australian Shepard, Ellie, a yellow Lab, and four furry felines, Skylar, Luckie, Pippen, and Oopsie Daisey.

Michele Nelson
Customer Care Specialist

Michele joined the TPAH team in September of 2006 as a Customer Care Specialist. After graduating from High School in Chehalis, Washington, she received her Associate’s Degree, and a certificate from the Dental Assisting Program. Michele currently works full time in a dental office, but her ambition to gain more knowledge about veterinary medicine, and her love for her 4 dogs has led her to become a part of our team. She is very excited to learn about all aspects of caring for her furry friends which include three Chihuahua mixes, Tigre, Poochie, and Rosie, as well as a Pittbull name Chona.

Tiffany Byrnes
Customer Care Specialist

TPAH welcomed Tiffany to our team in April, 2007. She has lived in Phoenix her whole life, and spent most of her childhood brining home any animal that needed a home, or just a little TLC. After graduating from Paradise Valley High School, Tiffany attended Apollo College and received her diploma in Veterinary Assisting. She is currently enrolled at Apollo College in the Medical Office Management Program and will be receiving her Associate’s Degree soon. Eventually, Tiffany hopes to mange her own Veterinary Clinic. She currently has four happy, healthy dogs, Cosmo, a German Shepherd/Akita mix, Midis and Victor, both Pitbulls, and Selene, a Great Dane.

Jennifer Thurston
Veterinary Assistant

Growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jennifer has been saving birds and caring for neighborhood animals ever since she was a kid. After graduating from High School, in 2005, her family relocated to the valley and she transferred to ASU where she will graduate in spring 2008, with a degree in Anthropology. Jennifer plans to obtain her certification as a Veterinary Technician, and hopes to become a veterinarian in the future. TPAH welcomed her to our team in May, 2007, and look forward to helping her reach her goals. Along with caring for your pets, Jennifer also cares for her own two cats, Marie & Toulouse, and two dogs, a Dachshund, Bebe and a Border Collie/Lab mix, Sasha.

Renee has been a member of the TPAH team since June, 2007. She currently attends Horizon High School and is interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field. Renee is active in badminton at Horizon High and loves to write fictional stories. Her furry friends include four dogs, Atticus, Duchess, Mitzi, and Miki.

Brittany joined the TPAH team in October, 2007. She currently attends Horizon High School and is interested in pursuing a business degree at ASU and potentially a career in the veterinary field. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys shopping, playing with her pets, riding horses and hanging out with family and friends. Her furry friends include two cocker spaniels, Precious and Biscuit, and two cats, Sabrina and Chanel.