Get to know Paige Cooper, CityVet

Paige Cooper is the lead doctor for CityVet Queen Creek.

How many years have you been in business? 1.

What product or service do you offer?

We are a small animal veterinary practice that provides vaccines, routine wellness, dental cleanings, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound and echos, end of life care, nutrition consults, and in-house diagnostics.

What makes your business different, competitive, or unique?

We have local ownership — we take pride in patient care and truly care about each individual pet as well as their owner.

What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said about your business?

We had a client that gave a presentation to over 200 of her employees about our customer service and attention to detail. She said she was so blown away by the care that she received that she felt compelled to tell her entire company about how we made her feel.

What motivates you professionally?

I have dreamed of being a veterinarian my entire life. I've always wanted to help animals, and now I finally get to live out my dream.

What do you consider to be your greatest success?

Currently, my biggest success is opening my own clinic. I get to practice the way that I believe medicine should be practiced while also providing gold standard level of care to my patients.

Who do you look up to or admire?

Andy Frisella — he worked his way up from nothing and now owns multiple businesses and is a multi-millionaire.

When you're not working, where in Gilbert do you spend your time?

You can typically find me at the gym working out or spending time with my husband and two boys.

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