We are extremely proud of our dedicated team. We hire only the best and most experienced employees to become a part of our team here at Companion Animal Hospital. Our team is filled with highly dedicated animal lovers who are well trained at their jobs. They will do anything possible for their patients and the owners who love them.
Learning and education are very important here at Companion Animal Hospital. We strive to have a state-of-the-art hospital with a staff trained in the latest medical advances. Our patients deserve the very best veterinary care.
Basically, our team is full of animal lovers. They make it a goal to treat each patient like their own. They give each patient plenty of love and attention. They are prepared to discuss preventative medicine so that every pet can stay as healthy as possible. They will also do everything that they can to make a sick pet feel better as soon as possible.
If you would like to speak to someone on our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (702) 254-7387.
VETERINARIANS
Sanjay Verma, BVSC, DVM
Veterinarian
Joined Practice: 2004
Graduated : BVSC, DVM at University of Missouri 1996
Pets: Two dogs, Benji the Cocker Spaniel Mix & Coco the Chihuahua
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Franco, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Franco grew up in Southern California and that is where her love of animals began at an early age. Her childhood was spent caring for a variety of animals that included horses, dogs, &
goats to mention a few. Growing up Dr. Franco always knew she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. After graduating High School, she got her first job at a veterinary hospital as
a kennel attendant. After experiencing work at first hand there, she was convinced veterinary medicine was her calling. She soon applied for a veterinary assistant position in a small animal clinic closer to home. There she worked for several years while also attending college.
While working on her undergrad in Southern California, Dr. Franco decided to also enroll in a registered veterinary technology program. It was not until her second year of attending the registered veterinary technology program that she also applied to vet school. After graduating and obtaining her bachelors in animal science, she was accepted to veterinary school. She completed a 5-year program at the Institute for Research in Veterinary Science of the Autonomous University of Baja California, where she graduated valedictorian in her class, in 2021.
Dr. Franco has had the opportunity to work in equine medicine as well as small animal medicine. She has a special interest in small animal internal & integrative medicine, as well as canine geriatric medicine. She also enjoys education and has spent some of the last couple of years teaching at Pima Medical Institute, where she has passed on her knowledge to the students enrolled in the veterinary program there.
When Dr. Franco is not working or studying, you can catch her enjoying an outdoor trail ride on one of her horses or visiting family in California, as well as caring for 9 rescue dogs (Sarge, Twixie, Kyle, Honey, Cassie, Tavo, Beto, Schatzi & Cora).
Dr. Franco is happy to be a part of the CAH team, and looks forward to caring for your pet!
ADMINISTRATION – FRONT OFFICE
Angela
Practice Manager
Hometown: El Segundo, CA
Class of ‘98
Joined the practice July 2021
Angela has worked in Veterinary Hospitals for over 20 years and has a bachelor’s degree in Business! Pets are her passion, but customer service is her specialty!
In her free time, Angela is a wife, mother, and softball coach. She loves the outdoors, and all sports, but watching the Golden Knights is her favorite!
Angela has two pets at home. ‘Honey’ is a 6-year-old chihuahua mix, who is the baby of the house. There’s also ‘Jeter’ (named after Derek Jeter, from the Yankees), who is a 13-year-old domestic short hair cat that she bottle-fed starting at 3 days old!
Catrina
Lead Receptionist
Hometown: Fontana, CA
School/Class: PENN FOSTER online college
Joined practice in: 2024
I started in vet med when I was a Senior in High School. I have a strong care for animals and love caring for them. I plan to get more experience, then maybe become a Vet Tech one day. When I’m not working, I spend time with my fur children and my family.
Pets at home:
Roscoe – a beagle/pug mix, 9 years old
Atlas – Pitbull, 7 years old
Apollo —- Pitbull, 7 years old
Theresa
Receptionist
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
School: Bridgewater State University 2012
Joined: Feb 2023
I started in vet med in 2013, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from BSU. Working with animals has always been my passion and I LOVE customer service.
When I am not working, I take care of my 3 beautiful boys, 4 cats and 1 dog named Leia, who keep my life full of love and adventures. My husband and I enjoy traveling with our family.
Pets at home:
Leia – Pug mix, 10 years old
Mouse – DSH, 13 years old
Loki – DSH, 11 years old
Storm – Maine Coon, 4 years old
Thor – DMH, 2 years old
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Coming Soon!
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Shalay – Vet Assistant
Hometown: Pahrump, NV
School: Winona High School
Joined practice in: 2024
My love for animals encouraged me to join vet med. In the future, I plan to get my degree and earn my license. When I’m not working, I spend time with my many animals, my boyfriend, and Mom. I love going on car rides with my dog, Goober.
Pets at home:
Lily—Mixed breed, 9 years old
Goober – Cane Corso, 8 months old
Latte – Chihuahua, 13 years old
Mowgli – Aussie/Husky, 2 years old
Indy – Mixed breed, 14 years old
Sansa – German Shepherd, 1 year old
Skittles – Sun Conure
Freya – Vietnamese pot belly
Sassy – Cat, 15 years old
Luna – Cat, 13 years old
Shanti – Cat, 4 years old
Nandi – Thoroughbred
Toby — Donkey
Goats, crossbreeds – 13
Sheep, crossbreeds — 3
Ducks – 6
Chicken – many!
Sarah – Vet Assistant
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
School/Class: El Dorado, CSN
Joined practice: February 2025
I got into vet med as a young teenager, volunteering at animal hospitals! I quickly learned this is where I belong! My love for clients and my passion for animals makes me feel like this field is my calling. I hope to become an LVT one day.
When I’m not working, I love to hang out with my family and take our boat out on the lake.
Pets at home:
Storm – Belgian Malinois, 2-years-old
Stagg – Belgian Malinois, 3-years old
Vamp – Black cat, 8-months-old
George – Vet Assistant
Hometown: El Centro, CA
School/Class: PIMA, class of 2015
Joined practice in: 2025
After High School, I wasn’t sure what to do but I knew that I wanted to work with animals so I enrolled at PIMA and started taking vet courses. In the future I would love to work with more exotic pets and wild life animals OR I want to own my own food truck, if I get rich enough!
When I’m not working, I like to “game” a lot and I love looking into philosophical topics. I like researching cultural beliefs on origins of everything, trying to answer life’s greatest question.
Pets at home:
Anakin – 8-year-old Chihuahua/Papillion mix
Cristina – Vet Assistant
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School/Class: Kelvyn Park High School 2004
Joined practice in: October 2025
I got into Vet med in my early 20’s. I have always been an animal lover since I was a child so I knew it was something I wanted to do long-term. I am hoping to get my LVT license in the near future!
When I am not working, I love spending time with my family. I have been busy being a mother to my two handsome boys! When I’m not spending time with my family, I like to go golfing and I love exploring all of the different courses here in Las Vegas.
Pets at home:
I have two cats at home named Luzero and Lupita. They are both domestic short haired cats, who love to lounge around, being lazy and spoiled!
Matt – Vet Assistant
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Joined Practice: 2025
I started in vet med in 2003 as a kennel attendant because of my love for animals. I have always had a passion for saving or rescuing pets. I learned so much and I worked my way up to a veterinary tech. I enjoy helping clients and their pets!
When I am not working, I love to spend time with my two boys, Colton and Kaleb. We enjoy snowboarding, skateboarding, biking and hiking. I love all adventures that are outdoors!
Pets at home:
Megs – Pointer mix, 9.5 years old
Boo – Domestic medium hair, Senior Cat
KENNEL ATTENDANTS
Coming Soon!
GROOMERS
HOUSE CATS
Cookie
Joined Practice: July 2009
Enjoys: Lounging around the treatment room, looking cute, and begging for snuggles.