Meet Our Team

Richard T. Schorr, DVM- owner

Dr. Schorr grew up on a ranch south of Tucson.  He did his undergraduate studies at University of Arizona and went on to graduate veterinary school in 1962 from Colorado State University.  Dr. Schorr was a Research Fellow at the Royal Veterinary College in Stockholm, Sweden, where he studied surgery & radiology.  There, he met and married his wife, then returned to Arizona.  He and his wife raised their 4 children on a farm in western Washington and he practiced small animal medicine for 26 years in Tacoma, WA.  In 1990, Dr. Schorr and his wife decided to move back to Arizona, along with 3 of the 4 children.  And he opened University Pet Clinic in 1991. 

Dr. Schorr enjoys drawing, painting, sculpting and etching in his spare time.  He has spent a great deal of time traveling the country, giving seminars and demonstrations at universities, forums and events, on the lost art of traditional rawhide braiding to make reatas (lassos).  He makes saddles and enjoys leather tooling, as well. 

In addition, Dr. Schorr plays an active role on the Board in the restoration, preservation and public education of the Empire Ranch, a historic working ranch near Sonoita,  AZ. 

Lexington Hoffman, DVM- Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Hoffman graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, and moved to Arizona the same year.  He spent several years working in emergency and critical care settings, and has practiced in both the Phoenix and Tucson areas.  He started working full time at University Pet Clinic in August 2011 .  Dr. Hoffman enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits, and spends his time with his wife and 3 dogs.

Karin Schorr Shelby- Hospital Administrator

Karin is the youngest daughter of Dr. Schorr and has worked with her father, on and off, since she was a young girl, at his clinic in Washington.  Among other jobs, she worked as a veterinary technician for many years, including while finishing her Bachelor of Sciences degree from University of Arizona, December 1994.  After taking 6 months off to be a ski instructor in Colorado and traveling abroad a bit, Karin came back to run University Pet Clinic in 1996.  Karin has a daughter and son.

Chris B.- Certified Veterinary Technician

Chris graduated from University of Arizona in 2000 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Science.  He passed the state and national examinations to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2000.  Starting in 1995, Chris has worked as a technician in Tucson and was hired by University Pet Clinic in 2002.  Chris has extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, emergency medicine in animals & current technology.

Jackie G.- Certified Veterinary Technician

While completing her internship for Pima Medical Institute, Jackie was hired as a full-time technician at University Pet Clinic in 2005.  She received her certification as a Veterinary Assistant in the beginning of 2006.  Jackie passed the National and State of Arizona examinations in 2010, to become a Certified Veterinary Technicican.  

Sydney B.- Veterinary Technician

Sydney was hired as a full-time technician at University Pet Clinic in 2009.  She is currently enrolled at Penn Foster College, pursuing an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology.

Rebecca L.- Veterinary Technician

Rebecca is in her second year of Pima Community College's Veterinary Technician Certification Program, Associates Degree.  She started working part-time, as a technician, at University Pet Clinic in May 2011, during her internship. 

Amanda R. - Veterinary Technician

Amanda graduated with her Master of Science degree from University of Arizona, in 2010.  She has previous experience working in veterinary clinics and started working as a full time veterinary technician at University Pet Clinic, in August 2011. In addition, Amanda currently volunteers at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, as a Interpretive Animal Collection Volunteer.