Dr. Jason Kanarish graduated from the University of Illinois in 1995 where he received a Bachelor of Science in finance. After initially working in the finance industry, he decided to change careers and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. He returned to the University of Illinois where he entered the College of Veterinary Medicine and completed his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.
After working at a prestigious animal hospital in downtown Chicago, and spending his entire life managing the cold winters of the Midwest, Dr. Kanarish decided to move with his family to sunny Arizona.
With over 20 years of experience working in veterinary medicine, Dr Kanarish opened Phoenix Mountain Animal Hospital where he continues his passion for treating pets. Dr. Kanarish’s areas of special interest include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and dermatology. Dr. Kanarish treats patients with a comprehensive style, not only caring for the animals themselves, but also establishing close relationships with the pet owners. He particularly enjoys witnessing the bond that we share with our pets and is a strong believer in educating and empowering pet owners so they can provide the highest level of care and be their pet’s best advocate.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, swimming, music and spending quality time with his family. He is an avid supporter of rescuing animals and a board member of Home Fur Good. He currently has two rescue dogs and two rescue cats.
Dr. Holden ( Formerly Dr. Browne), started her journey 10 years ago right here at Phoenix Mountain as a veterinary technician in May 2015. After obtaining her Bachelors in Biology from ASU, she went to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Midwestern University in 2020.
Dr. Holden's passions extend from soft tissue surgery to internal medicine. She strives to establish client and patient bonds, loves watching her patients grow, and helping them through all stages of life. If she's not working at Phoenix Mountain, she spends her free time being involved in wildlife medicine with a local sanctuary. Her personal hobbies include motorcycle and dirt bike riding with her husband Cory, spending time with her two chickens, two cats, and a new dog.
Brittney grew up in Northridge, California and graduated from California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2020. She moved to Arizona to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Midwestern University in 2024.
In her spare time, her hobbies include crafting, reading, going to Pilates, and finding new restaurants with her husband Noah. They have a dog and a cat, Osa and Roo, that keep them busy at the moment. Brittney considers it a privilege to be part of your pet’s healthcare team. She is committed to providing care that makes both you and your pet feel respected, safe, and valued.
Dr. Aimee Morrison is a proud Arizona native who began her journey with Phoenix Mountain Animal Hospital in 2013 as a veterinary technician after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Arizona. During her undergraduate years, she gained valuable experience working with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and volunteering at spay and neuter clinics through Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS).
She went on to earn her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Following graduation, Dr. Morrison was accepted into the competitive Veterinary Internship and Residency Match Program, completing a one-year rotating internship at a leading emergency and specialty hospital in San Diego, CA.
In 2020, she expanded her experience as an emergency relief veterinarian, serving various specialty hospitals across San Diego. She later moved to Chicago, IL, where she became the Medical Director of a busy downtown emergency hospital. There, she had the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients, including dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
Her professional interests include internal medicine, emergency and critical care, geriatric health, and preventative medicine. Dr. Morrison is passionate about client education and delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to her patients.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, being with her family, and relaxing with her two rescue cats, Poke and Wasabi.
Dr. Lisa Gulinson set her sights on becoming a veterinarian when she was 4 years old, and grew up in a house surrounded by a menagerie of rescued animals. She grew up in California, and spent her younger years volunteering or working with rescues such as Pet Orphans, and worked with prestigious and famous veterinarians who shaped the veterinary field and wrote main textbooks in internal medicine and cardiology: Stephen Ettinger, Etienne Cote, and Stephen Bonagura.
Dr. Gulinson received her Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles with honors and is a Phi Beta Kappa. She helped build and run the Osteosarcoma laboratory at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She feels her research background has made her a well-rounded clinician, and is always on the lookout for new modalities to treat old problems.
She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. Her passions lie in internal medicine, dermatology and helping senior pets live a long healthy life.
Dr. Gulinson practiced in Los Angeles, and actively volunteered at k9 connections, where she enjoyed inspiring at-risk teens about veterinary medicine and achieving goals while teens bonded with and trained homeless shelter dogs to facilitate dogs being placed in a permanent home. Dr. Gulinson moved to Arizona in 2011 for a slower paced life and to raise a family.
When she is not helping animals, she spends time with her daughter, Sarah, and son, Ethan. She is married to a big-hearted Real Estate Broker named Todd Gulinson, who shares her love of animals and works to raise money for children in need at Children's Hospital. They share their home with seven furry family members of 3 dogs, and 4 cats: Bear, Popcorn, Rocky, Honeymoon, Jack, Paulie and Juby.
Dr. Karen Brophy has been a general veterinary practitioner for over 30 years. She spent her childhood and most of her adult life living in Alaska. She moved to the warmer climate zone of Arizona in 2010. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1994 from Colorado State University.
She co-owned and managed Alaska Pet Care Veterinary Hospital and Boarding Lodge in Anchorage, Alaska before moving to Arizona and joining the team at Animal Medical and Surgical Center in Scottsdale, AZ where she worked as an associated veterinarian for 10 years. She started Brophy Veterinary Relief Service, PLLC in 2021 and currently provides veterinary relief/LOCUM services to veterinary hospitals across the Valley. Having the combined experience of being a general veterinary practitioner, manager and business owner she strives to provide excellent veterinary care for pets with excellent client service to their humans.
Her special interests are preventative health care, internal medicine, and ultrasound imaging. Her personal interests include traveling, hiking, SCUBA diving, real estate investing, and spending time with her family and pets.
Lisa is co-owner and business manager at Phoenix Mountain Animal Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Loyola University Chicago. When she is not at work, she is advocating for our public schools and taking care of her two sons, two dogs and a cat. She enjoys hiking, camping, spending time with her family and is a self professed cookie monster.
