Our Veterinarians in Scottsdale
AZ Vets
The Pima North Animal Hospital team of skilled veterinarians welcomes you to our practice. Proudly serving the Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak areas. At Pima North Animal Hospital, it is our daily privilege to provide quality vet care to your cherished pet, with compassion and competence. We hope to ensure a positive impact on our patients, pet owners and the local community.
Bonnie Walker, DVM
Dr. Walker has been our Medical Director since 2003. A 1985 graduate of Ohio State University's College of Veterinary
Medicine, she completed an internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL. Dr. Walker is also a 24 year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve Veterinary Corps. As a volunteer, she served on active duty during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. She especially
enjoyed the challenge of working with the many military working dogs during her years as a veterinary medical officer.
Dr. Walker has special interests in surgery, dentistry, and behavior. Her experience, gentle and kind (yet firm if needed)
hand in handling pets (even potentially ‘difficult’ dogs) and devotion to excellence in service and veterinary medicine, has earned her the respect and appreciation of clients, patients and staff here at Pima North. In fact our technicians refer to Dr. Walker
as the “German shepherd whisperer”!
In her spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys exploring AZ on horseback, hiking with her dogs, skiing, wildlife watching and
home improvement projects. Dr. Walker is also a student pilot and volunteer with the
Flying Samaritans .
Dr. Walker’s animal family includes Hazel (pictured) and Bud, German shepherd siblings, and Phoenix, a wonderful people-loving
Missouri fox trotter gelding.
Deb Scharrer, DVM
Dr. Deb Scharrer graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 where she also received a B.S. in Zoology. A Michigan native, Dr. Deb was eager to practice in the sunshine and warmth of the desert Southwest. In the fall of 1987, she moved to the sunny Southwest and has devoted her life to cutting edge knowledge and compassionate care for our pet companions and friends.
Dr. Scharrer joined the practice at Pima North Animal Hospital in 1999 and continues to provide compassionate care for both dogs and cats with emphasis in dentistry, dermatology, soft tissue & laser surgery and pain management.
She is a member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Dental Society, and the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
In her spare time Dr. Deb spends her time with her horses, Dolce and Querida… or relaxing with her many dogs and cats. She has shown her horses at local, regional and national levels in halter and performance. Other hobbies include hiking, tennis and gourmet food preparation.
Dr. Deb looks forward to meeting you and providing the best health plan for you and your companion.
David Taetle, VMD
Dr. David Taetle came to Pima North Animal Hospital
in 2008. A native of Maryland suburbs of
Washington, DC, Dr. Taetle came to Arizona shortly after graduating from The
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. His career has followed a non-standard path. Starting with an undergraduate degree in
politics and government from Ohio Wesleyan University, he went to work on
Capitol Hill for a United States Senator and finally received a master’s degree
in political management from George Washington University. Dr. Taetle’s interests include medicine, dermatology,
dentistry and surgery and he is committed to offering the highest standard of
care for my patients. He believes that
client education is of paramount importance in order to permit clients to make
educated decisions and provide the best care possible. Dr. Taetle is certified in the University of Pennsylvania
Hip Improvement Program (PennHip).http://research.vet.upenn.edu/pennhip/GeneralInformation/WhatisPennHIP/tabid/3232/Default.aspx His family includes his wife, two sons, four cats “Heidi,” “Luca,”
“Sasha” and “Mr. P” a Papi-Poo named “Haile” and two desert tortoises “Russell”
and “Katy.” He enjoys reading, movies, outdoor activities and spending
time with his family. He looks forward to meeting you and taking care of your
family members.
- Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sat 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Closed Sundays
