Dr Pirotte

Dr Pirotte graduated from Kansas State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Upon graduation Dr Pirotte moved to Henderson, NV where he accepted a position at Black Mountain Animal Hospital. During his time in Nevada Dr Pirotte had the honor of being mentored by Dr Bojrab and Dr Hoefle, who are both highly respected veterinary surgeons. The exposure he had to their referral surgeries cultivated his interest in orthopedic procedures, prompting his attendance of a course at Ohio State University on bone plating and orthopedic surgical procedures.

He opened KC ANIMAL HOSPITAL with the vision of providing excellent medical care to his clients; becoming a part of their lives and watching their families grow. He has made a commitment to continue his education, by attending conferences and seminars and has set a policy that all of his staff must attend continuing education seminars as well. Dr Pirotte says that some of the most unusual animals he has treated were Wayne Newton's penguins. He and his family have 4 dogs, 3 cats, 1 cockatiel, horses, chickens and a falcon.

Dr. Bates

Dr. Maria Bates, our associate veterinarian since 2008, was born and raised in southern Illinois, graduating from the University of Illinois in 2003 with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  At that time, she moved to Sedona, Arizona to start her career.  Since then, she has practiced in diverse environments including the Bahamas before returning to the desert in 2007. 

Dr. Bates has a particular interest in geriatric care, dentistry, anesthesia, and pain relief.  She feels it is our responsibility to ensure that all of our patients receive the highest quality medical treatment available.  In her spare time, Dr. Bates enjoys hiking, riding her Harley Davidson, and is an active member of Fellowship North Church in Scottsdale.  She has a bulldog mix named Petey, a terrier mix named Doodle, and a Chihuahua named Tater.