Dr. Archibald is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and is a specialist in Canine and Feline Practice. She discovered her passion for veterinary medicine at a young age and has worked in a veterinary hospital setting since she was twelve years old (as she is the daughter of a veterinarian). She is committed to veterinary diagnostic ultrasound including abdominal, cardiothoracic, and tendon imaging in her canine and feline patients. She joined Dr. Watkins in 2004 and continues to enjoy bringing advanced imaging techniques into the small animal practices throughout the greater Salt Lake area. 

 

Val earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 1989, followed by her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1993. Prior to joining VetMed Consultants, she worked for eleven years in busy, well-regarded private practices in both Las Vegas and here in Salt Lake City. She obtained board certification in 2000. 

 

Val spends most of her personal time with her husband, two daughters, and their boxer. She enjoys her friends and family as well as snowboarding, mountain biking, reading, movies, and cooking. 

VAL ARCHIBALD

DVM, DABVP

MELISSA TUCKER

DVM, MS, DACVIM

Dr. Tucker is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She obtained board certification in order to provide compassionate, specialized care for pets with more challenging medical issues. Dr. Tucker grew up in North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Business Management. She attended veterinary school at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and extended her training with a small animal medicine and surgery internship. Upon completion of her internship, she practiced emergency medicine in Colorado Springs. After two years, she elected to pursue her specialty in internal medicine-which took her to Pullman, Washington, where in 2013 she completed a Master’s degree as well as her residency training in small animal internal medicine. 

Following her specialty training, Dr. Tucker relocated to Salt Lake City with her furry friends. In the summer she is an avid rock climber and in the winter, every free moment is spent on the ski slopes. Dr. Tucker is proud to be a member of the National Ski Patrol and currently volunteers for the ski patrol at Brighton Resort. 

Doctor Bogardus is s native Utahan and grew up in Brigham City and Ogden areas. She graduated from Weber State University with a B.S. in Zoology, and received her DVM from Washington State University in 2003. Prior to joining VetMed Consultants in 2013, Keri practiced in a busy, respected small animal hospital in the Salt Lake area. 

 

She has special interest in internal medicine and cardiology, and is currently working toward board certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. 

 

Keri lives in Park City with her husband, Don and has an eighteen-year-old daughter who is a senior in high school. She’s also the proud and caring mom of two geriatric Labrador retrievers and one feisty Chihuahua. She enjoys hiking with her dogs, traveling, exploring Utah’s national parks, part-time fitness instructing, and has recently taken up rock climbing. 

KERI BOGARDUS

DVM

Doctor George is originally from Naples, FL, but her love of the west with its mountains and snow led her to Colorado. She graduated from Colorado State University, with both a B.S. in Animal/Biomedical Sciences --and went on to complete her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  While in Colorado, she was active on the board of a nonprofit rescue and rehabilitation organization.  Prior to joining VetMed Consultants Mobile Services, Jillian practiced in a busy small animal hospital in the Salt Lake Valley.  She has a special interest in both internal medicine and critical care. 

 

Jillian lives in Sandy with her husband and two young children.  She and her husband are also the caregivers of their loving, senior citizen Pit Bull named Ty and a talkative African Grey named Kona. 

She loves all things outdoors, especially skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing with her family.

 

Doctor George is excited to be a part of VetMed Consultants and enjoys working with fellow veterinarians and clients in the valley.

JILLIAN GEORGE

DVM