Acequia Animal Hospital
Meet the Team at Acequia Animal Hospital
Get to know our exceptional and dedicated team at Acequia Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, where we provide your pets with compassionate veterinary care fueled by a genuine love for what we do.
Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Albuquerque, NM
Veterinarians
Dr. Jamie Philpott
Veterinarian
Dr. Philpott attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate studies. She attended veterinary school at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1986. Dr. Philpott prides herself on high-quality patient care and loves the special bond she shares with her patients and clients. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Philpott enjoys her family, dogs, cats, and horses.
Dr. Stephanie Babington
Veterinarian
Dr. Stephanie Babington was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended both Central New Mexico Community College and the University of New Mexico before attending veterinary school in Pomona, California. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2023 and is very excited to be back home to serve her community. Her interests include preventative and geriatric medicine and integration of alternative medicine through acupuncture. In addition to treating dogs and cats, she has a special continued interest in exotic medicine, especially birds! In her free time, Dr. Stephanie can be found thrifting, hiking, enjoying yoga, spending time with loved ones, and exploring new local eateries.
Dr. Julie Harris
Veterinarian
Dr. Julie Harris, an Albuquerque native, received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2017. She completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at a specialty and emergency hospital in Albuquerque, specializing in internal medicine, dentistry, and geriatric care. Dr. Harris has two rescue chihuahuas, Lulu and Vinny, and a rescue cat named Biggie. In her free time, she enjoys various activities, including walking, snowboarding, playing soccer, and spending time with her family.
Leadership
Beth, Practice Manager / Technician
Beth is a Minnesota native who relocated to New Mexico via Arizona in 2000. She has been in the veterinary field since 2001 and here at Acequia since 2008. She has a great Dane named Zia, and a handful of chickens. When not at work she enjoys being outdoors camping and spending time with friends and family.
Darlene, CSR Lead
Darlene is a graduate of Pima Medical Institute’s veterinary assistant program and joined our practice in 2016. She is native to New Mexico and shares her home with her husband, son and their dog Skye. Darlene is an accomplished baker, and spends her free time fulfilling orders for her speciality sugar cookies!
Technicians
Carol, Registered Veterinary Technician
Jasmine, Registered Veterinary Technician
Jasmine joined the Acequia team in July of 2020 as our curbside concierge. She graduated from Cibola High School in 2019, and is currently attending CNM’s veterinary technology program. Jasmine has 2 dogs, and a few cats! She loves photography and has been in taekwondo since she was 4 years old. Jasmine plays an important role in our practice. Her position has evolved from our curbside concierge, to technician in training! We are so lucky to have her!!
Ray, Veterinary Technician
Ray graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute in 2015, and joined our team in December of 2019. Ray has an extensive background in shelter medicine, and brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice. He has 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a hedgehog named Hazel.
Amy, veterinary technician
Bio coming soon!
monique, veterinary technician
Client Service Representatives
adrienne, client service representative
Adrienne has been with Acequia Animal Hospital since March of 2008. She loves spending time getting to visit with clients and their pets. Along with her husband, Israel, she also has a son named Davis, and daughter Elora. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge of animals while here at Acequia.
ashley, CSR / Vet Assistant
Hello! My name is Ashley and I joined the Acequia team in March or 2021 after graduating from Pima Medical School in 2014. I have always had a love for animals and began volunteering at Watermelon Mtn. Ranch in 2010. I’ve worked in primary care facilities most of my career along with one year in a hospital specialized in animal neurology. My passion is to care for pets from all walks of life. I currently I have 6 fur babies, 3 dogs and 3 cats. It’s a full house! I am enjoying my time at Acequia Animal Hospital and I’m excited to meet you, and help take care of your fur babies as well!!
Alex, CSR/Vet Assistant
Alex is an Arizona native and an army veteran who got her start in the veterinary field in 2018 when she joined the military working dog program. In 2019, she graduated from the Veterinary Assistant Program at San Juan College and started coordinating health care needs for military and TSA K9s in the Seattle-Tacoma area. She has four fur babies at home—her retired military working dog Hanna and three spunky cats.
Savannah, client service representative
Desiree, Vet Assistant
Bio coming soon!