Our Team

Meet our caring and experienced staff!

Dr. Rick Whitty, DVM

After graduating from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, Rick Whitty, DVM, moved to Utah to continue working in Veterinary medicine. After working with animals that were fearful of the Vet's office and providing care for older pets, the idea to create a mobile vet clinic was born. This mobile vet clinic allows professionals to provide basic services right in the pet owner's home.

Dr. Whitty is an avid lover of the outdoors, mountain biking and sailing in Florida. He is married to Sherry and they have 1 son, 2 dogs and a cat.

Dr. Karla Stucker, DVM, PHD

Karla was born and raised in the foothills of the Adirondacks in upstate New York where she developed a curiosity and love for our natural world. During her undergraduate studies, she pursued interests in biological research and veterinary sciences, which prepared her to join the inaugural class of the combined DVM/PhD program at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. During her combined degree training, Karla pursued a mixed small and large animal pathway during her clinical rotations, completed a dissertation on the evolution of canine parvovirus, and developed her pedagogical skills as a future faculty fellow. After earning her veterinary degree, Karla worked part time for Shelter Outreach Services in Ithaca, New York, providing spay/neuter surgeries and infection control support for regional animal shelters. Karla also completed postdoctoral studies at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Maryland, where she continued studying viral evolution and host switching, as well as genomics, bioinformatics, and microbiome sciences.

Karla moved to Sandy, Utah, in the summer of 2020 to teach science to middle and upper school students at Waterford School. She was excited to join Dr. Whitty's team at Salt Lake Veterinary Services in the summer of 2021 as a part-time veterinarian where she usually works Saturdays throughout the year and additional days in the summers.

Karla also enjoys spending time with her dogs, Fig and Fern, Nordic skiing, hiking, reading, and solving puzzles. She looks forward to working with you to help your pets live their healthiest possible lives.

Sherry, Practice Manager

Hi! I'm Sherry -Co-Owner and Practice Manager. I'm Originally from the exotic land of Kansas. After college, I had a great job traveling and was able to pick where I wanted to live. I LOVE the mountains! I have been married for over 25 years to Dr. Rick, and we have a son, two dogs, and a cat. I am a huge animal lover and also love the outdoors.

Starr, Front Desk Manager

Hi there, my name is Starr, I am the front desk manager here at SLVS. I love being a part of this team, I enjoy getting to know our clients and seeing the many pets that come in for care. I am originally from southern Indiana and have three dogs.

Tricia, Veterinary Technician

My name is Tricia. I’ve been working with Salt Lake Veterinary Services since 2013. I have been a veterinary technician for over 17 years. I have two small dogs, both of them are Chihuahua mixes. Someone’s gotta love the ankle biters. In my spare time I like to read or watch a good horror movie.

Becky, Veterinary Technician

Hi, I’m Becky. I've been in the veterinarian field for 30 years. I was hooked after volunteering right out of high school. I have two kids, three dogs, one cat, three chickens, one rooster and a salamander. I enjoy sports and outdoor activities and play on a co-ed softball league.

Jessica, Veterinary Technician

Hello, I’m Jess. I grew up on a farm in upstate New York. I moved here to ski in 1999 and never left! I have been a veterinary technician for over 10 years now and continue to enjoy it very much. I have a cat and two dogs that love outdoor activities as much as I do.

Mitch, Veterinary Technician

Hi, I'm Mitch and my best friend is my dog shadow.

Ainsley, Veterinary Technician

Hi! I’m Ainsley, I’m originally from Arizona and I moved to Utah as a kid. I have a Blue Heeler named Neo, and my family has two more dogs and two cats at home! I found my love for animals as a kid I always wanted a pet, my first pet was my hamster Bibbles. Since then, I realized how much happiness animals bring into my life. Working with animals was definitely the right choice for me!

Ross, Front Desk Manager, Veterinary Assistant

Howdy! I'm Ross. I'm a veterinary biology student, and I am studying to become a certified veterinary technician. I have the most experience with dogs, cats, and cattle. My dog Cookie Monster and I thrive on spending time outside and going on road trips. When I'm not at work taking calls and helping pets, I am working on my novel and making illustrations for my art portfolio. I look forward to meeting you and your wonderful pets in the future!

Kurube, Kennel Technician

Hi I'm Kurube and I am a kennel tech. I'm 15 years old and I love all animals, so this is the perfect job for me! At home I have 2 dogs and a cat. In my spare time I like to ski, play the electric guitar, hike and play basketball.

Sir Barney, office manager

Hello, my name is Barney! I live in the clinic and spend my weekends with Ross. I love to boss people around and get chin scratches. I'm very particular about the people I interact with. So, if I come to say hi to you, you've passed my test. If you'd like to see more of me, check out The Barney Gallery!

The Barney Gallery