Meet The Team At Animal Kindness Veterinary Hospital

Dr Brian McAllister grew up in Birmingham, AL, and graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. His first job as a Veterinarian was here at Animal Kindness! After working at a few other hospitals in town, Dr. Brian and his wife Jen purchased Animal Kindness from Dr. Holt in March 2019.

Dr. McAllister enjoys seeing many types of pets, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets. He performs many surgical procedures but has a fondness for foreign-body removal. Pets seem to ingest the craziest things! During his career, Dr McAllister spent 5 years specializing in feline care. Some call him the cat whisperer. He is passionate about providing the calmest environment possible for all pets and has taught the entire staff more gentle handling of animals. Through his guidance, Animal Kindness has become a “no scruff” hospital for cats. He is also passionate about “bringing kindness back to medicine.” Your pets will be treated like they are a member of his family.

Outside work, Dr. Brian shares his life with his wife, Jen, and their awesome blended family. The kiddos include Luci, Dani, Campbell & Akeila. Their house is also shared with their dogs Knight, Roxie, Chica, and Havok and cats Rocket, Mama Cat (Spookay), Siryn, and Emma Frost.

Fun facts: Die-hard Alabama Fan. He loves the Vegas Golden Knights and recently had to give up his love for the Redskins when they failed to draft Tua Tagovaiola. His favorite band is Weezer. Anything Marvel.

Though she began her college career with an interest in horses, Dr. Wachbrit found during vet school that she loved working on various species, including but not limited to cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, goats, horses, and small “pocket pet” mammals. Her areas of interest include neurology, cardiology, virology, exotic animal medicine, and client education.

In her free time, Dr. Wachbrit enjoys horseback riding, archery, video games, comics, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing at home. She is the willing servant to her two cats, Raven and Ember, and her two snakes, Nebu (corn snake) and Artemis (ball python).

Her special interests in medicine is Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Critical Care. Dr. Munguia finds client communication and education is the most fulfilling part of her job. Pet owners are often frustrated because a family member is not feeling well and don’t know what to do. Being able to help people and animals through difficult times makes her job very fulfilling. As soon as she signed my contract she claims to have felt like a part of the team. During her breaks, she was able to visit and shadow the team, and she cannot wait to grow with the Animal Kindness team, and bond with the staff. The best part about being a veterinarian is she likes her role as an educator and her contribution to the human-animal bond. A tip she’d give owners is to always play with your animals’ feet, ears, and mouth in order to get them being comfortable with you touching those areas can be crucial to being able to apply at-home treatments later.

In her free time, she enjoys being very outdoorsy. She looks forward to going hiking, camping, rock climbing, and running. Her favorite animal are pigs for their personalities. She often collect piggy banks from her travels. Back at home, she lives with her husband who is her high school sweethearts from Basic Academy here in Henderson, NV. He is her biggest cheerleader, and she’s not sure she could’ve survived veterinary school without him. Clementine is our female chiweenie and was the first pet they adopted together, she is her adventure buddy. In her youth she was able to run 10Ks, enjoyed hiking, kayaking, and camping. As she starts to age, she is more of a long walk type of gal, but still can’t resist jumping through rocks and running through the grass. Lastly, they adopted our old lady cat, Rinnegan, prior to the start of veterinary school.

I have a 15-year-old son named Campbell, who is a fantastic dancer. In 2016, I adopted a 15-year-old girl, Akeila (now 22), who was an incredible gymnast and is currently studying at Wichita State University to be a Police Officer. In 2017, I met Dr. Brian McAllister; his two daughters also became a huge part of my world. Dani is 12, obsessed with cats, and wants to be a Veterinarian someday like her dad. Finally, Luci is nine and recently started gymnastics and is loving it. I love our wonderfully blended family! Brian and I also have 4 dogs (Knight, Roxie, Havok, and Chica) and 4 cats (Mama Cat (Spookay), Rocket, Siryn, and Emma Frost).

We purchased Animal Kindness from Dr. Holt in March 2019 and have enjoyed owning the hospital and making it our own! We have the best clients and pets. We strive daily to treat each animal, their owners, and each other with kindness and compassion. When you come to Animal Kindness, we want you to feel part of our family.

When I’m not working at the hospital, I often volunteer through the Junior League of Las Vegas, driving the kids to all their activities, working on my Veterinary Technician Program through Penn Foster, boating, reading, or enjoying delicious food and wine with friends.

When I was younger, I always wanted to be a Veterinarian. Later, I realized that a Veterinary Assistant was the perfect fit for me. My cousin inspired me to join the VA program at Pima Medical Institute. She would tell me stories that solidified my passion for working with pets. Now that I’m in the field, I can’t see myself working elsewhere! I’ve also met amazing people and unique pets through this field. You never know how the day will go once you walk into work, and I find that pretty exciting.

I currently have three pets. My oldest, Minnie (7, Shepherd mix), was adopted from the Animal Foundation, and she’s been running the house ever since. We got my middle baby, Mickey (5, German Shepherd), as a puppy, and he’s been a hassle ever before. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The latest addition to my furry family is my 5-year-old Orange Tabby, Cookie! I saved her from being euthanized two years ago, and she’s been such a positive change in my life. You could say we held each other.

I enjoy listening to music and playing video games like Super Mario in my free time. I will travel the world to see a musical artist I love! My plan includes becoming a licensed veterinary technician.

My interest in animals started when I was a little girl at the zoo every weekend. Then, as I got older, I did not want to copy anyone in my family with their profession. I started having rabbits until I graduated high school and bought my chocolate lab. She was the best decision I ever made and my hardest goodbye. Now, I have 4 Pitbulls and 1 Rottweiler.

My mission in this field is to help educate as many pet owners as possible about every aspect of their pet’s journey, encompassing all ages and stages of their life. I’ve had a few different jobs, and this one, by far, doesn’t feel like a job to me. It’s my passion and hobby. In my spare time, you can find me chilling at home with my dogs, watching Animal Planet or National Geographic Wild channels.

Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated with the animals we share our home with. From a very young age, I knew this was the career I would pursue, and I have never regretted that decision. I love this job and every experience I’ve had so far. As a Vet Assistant, I promise to go far beyond your expectations in handling and treating your fur baby!

Hi my name is Roberto. I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I’m 19 years old and I recently completed PIMA’s Veterinary Assistant program. I have 9 pets including a few snakes. I love live music, running and trying new foods.

The name is Truffles. Chocolate Truffles. I keep the other clinic cats in check. You can always find Zoe and I in the break room while the staff eats lunch. My favorites are Cheetos, Mac N Cheese, and French Fries, but the Doctors are against it. >:-( I love to play dress up, especially around Halloween. My bat wings, pumpkin hat, and collar are the coolest.

In Memorial – Zoe crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 08/01/23.

Don’t let my diminutive nature fool you. I run this place! My best buddy is Chocolate Truffles. You’ll often see us roaming the halls together. My interests include sun bathing, chewing into prescription dog food so my owners can’t sell it, sleeping on the chair you’re about to use, cake, and Doritos.

In Memorial – Sahari crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 03/22/22.

You may never see me up front because I’m always sleeping in the back. Lucky me though, I have my own designated exam room. You’ll enjoy my handsomeness during your appointment. You’re welcome. My favorite thing to do is sleep on printers. I love the warmth. Other hobbies include taunting dogs with my presence, sneezing on monitors and making the staff clean up my hair every day. *evil meow* Perhaps one day you’ll be lucky enough to find my fur attached to your invoice.