Meet Our Veterinary Health Care Team

Dr. Debra Bohnke – Veterinarian, Owner

Dr. Bohnke decided to be a veterinarian when she was 9 years old. She pursued her dream through high school internships and college employment, through veterinary school and back home to Tucson. Dr. Bohnke graduated from Colorado State University in 1991. She has been practicing in Arizona ever since. Her extensive experience in Arizona makes her very aware of the health challenges faced by our Arizona pets such as Valley Fever, Rattlesnake Bite, and Tick Fever. Dr. Bohnke stays abreast of veterinary technology and medicine through journals, on-line bulletin boards and over 35 hours of continuing education lectures annually.

In her free time, Dr.Bohnke enjoys scuba diving, sci fi and historical fiction books, Medieval reenactment, Cowboy Action target shooting, and Best Of All—her son Celyn.

• Member of the AVMA, AzVMA, SAVMA, AAHA, and the AVSAB.

Dr. Carolyn Wulf

Relief Veterinarian
Dr. Carolyn Wulf grew up in Denver Colorado. Her love of animals began at an early age when she cared for any small pet her parents would allow. She became interested in veterinary medicine during her teenage years while rehabilitating a retired racehorse officially named “Dangerous Moments,” but known as “Red.” …

Laura Hopf

Business Administrator
Laura Hopf graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. She has over 9 years experience in the business administration field as well as over 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant. Laura started at Cimarron Animal Hospital in July of 2007 shortly after Dr. Bohnke bought the practice…

Denise Chesser

Certified Veterinary Technician
Denise graduated from Michigan State University with a certificate in Veterinary Technology in 1980. She has been working in animal medicine since 1973. Denise has worked in several small animal practices , including the Veterinary Surgical Center of Tucson as Surgical Technician…

Leanne Solois

Veterinary Assistant
Leeanne received her Veterinary Assistant Associate’s degree with honors from Pima Medical Institute in November of 2008. Leeanne is also an Accredited Pet Trainer at PetSmart. She has a maltese-poodle named Marilyn Monroe, and 2 cats named Dennis and Sophie…

Justin O’Connor

Veterinary Assistant
Justin is originally from the Boston, MA area and moved to Tucson in 2007. He majored in fine arts in college and spent 25 years in the publishing industry as an editor, illustrator and graphic artist. Justin decided to follow his lifelong passion for animals and their welfare by enrolling in Pima Medical Institute’s Veterinary Assistant Program…

Erin Prestidge

Senior Client Service Liaison
Erin’s love for animals while growing up led her the enter the veterinary field 5 years ago under the tutelage of a friend and veterinarian in Tennessee. She will be attending classes through Pima Community College in Fall of 2009…

Marie Cormier

Client Service Liaison
Marie comes to Cimarron with an extensive background in medical billing and non-profit organization experience. She is the pet parent to three shelter dogs. She is an avid reader and enjoys following politics and current events…

Celyn Jacobs

Toy Manager
Celyn (“Kellin”) has 8 years experience managing toys. He brings his youthful, innocent perspective, and an intense love of all things Pokemon to the Kid’s Play Room at Cimarron Animal Hospital. He is proud to ensure that there is a fun place for children to retreat when the grown ups have to talk (too much!). …