We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don’t hesitate to call us at (505) 873-2590. Thank you!
Dr. William C. Heite
Affectionately known as “Dr.Bill” at our animal clinic. Dr. Bill has over 50 years of veterinary care experience. Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Bill received his DVM degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. After serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army stationed in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Bill joined a mixed animal practice in Deming, New Mexico. In 1980, Dr. Bill opened Gila Animal Clinic in Silver City, New Mexico, where he practiced until 2006.
In May 2009, Dr. Bill and Dr. Dee purchased Cole Elliot Veterinary Hospital, which is now South Valley Animal Clinic. Dr. Bill brings over five decades of animal care experience, with a special focus on small animal surgery and medicine for the last 20 years. Dr. Bill is passionate about companion animal care. As a skilled feline and canine veterinarian, Dr. Bill works hard to provide quality medical care for all his patients.
When not keeping the animals of Los Lunas and Albuquerque healthy, Dr. Bill can be found trail ridging on his Appaloosa mule, “Clyde”. Dr. Bill and Dr. Dee live on a small farm in Los Lunas.
Dr. Donna M. Trent-Heite
“Dr. Dee”, as she is known to our pet parents, enjoys providing small animal veterinary care. Originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Dr. Dee received her A.S. from Harcum Jr. College, her B.S. in Animal Science from Delaware Valley College, and her V.M.D from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. After partnering with Dr. Bill at Gila Animal Clinic in Silver City, Dr. Bill and Dr. Dee purchased what is now South Valley Animal Clinic. Dr. Dee is passionate about educating pet owners about preventive medicine and companion animal wellness care. She’s committed to keeping pets healthy, happy and active throughout their lives.
Dr. Dee loves trail riding and resistance free training with her mules. Dr. Dee adopted mustang horses from the Bureau of Land Management after they started saddle training at a prison facility in Canon City, Colorado. Dr. Dee’s constant companions are her beloved Dachshunds, Yuengling and Peter who accompany her to work each day. Dr. Dee is also busy taking care of her adopted goats and chickens, which live on the Los Lunas farm with her and Dr. Bill.
Sue
Office Manager
Comes from the cold northeast, she misses the forests and the ocean, but loves the Albuquerque sunshine. Lives with her husband and 3 Siberian Huskies near the Sandia Mountains. Sue enjoys outdoor adventures, day trips, long drives and visiting the mountains as frequently as she can.
Janessa
Receptionist
Janessa is a mother and wife. She has a big smile that will warm your heart and is as kind as can be. Janessa enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, shopping for her home and watching Hallmark movies.
When Janessa is not at work, she is most likely organizing her home or cooking a new recipe. Janessa loves the mountains and hopes to move to western slope of Colorado one day. When you come by the clinic don’t be afraid to come say hi, she would love to meet you.
Heather
Veterinarian Assistant
Hi! I’m Heather and I’m a Biology graduate from UNM and a future Veterinarian. I’m currently here at SVAC honing my animal and people skills while I wait to be accepted to a Veterinary school.
I like spending time with my pets and my boyfriend in nature or sitting on the couch watching the supernatural and crocheting. Your pets are my passion and I’m excited to meet them!
Geni
I have always loved and want to help animals whether it be big or small. I am a barrel racer and have 3 horses named Bella, China, and Jagger. I also have a blue heeler named Whiskey and a bunny named Lieutenant but called Lou for short. I am very excited to help our loved pets we get to call best friends.
Carlie
Hello! My name’s Carlie and I’m a graduate from NMSU with my bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. It has always been my dream to work with animals as I am currently a Vet assistant, I would like to one day go to vet school. I love a good book and being outdoors. And I can’t wait to help you and your fur babies!