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.

Meet Our Staff

Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Albuquerque, NM

Veterinarians

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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.

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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.

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Dr. Julie Harris – on maternity leave August – October

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.

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Dr. Liz Georges

Veterinarian

Dr. Liz Georges has joined our team on a relief basis while Dr. Harris is on maternity leave August through November of 2025. Dr. Georges obtained her BS in Animal Sciences in 2006 from Oregon State University and her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 2010. In addition to her core training, she completed a small animal emergency and specialty internship with VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral center in 2011. Dr Georges’ special interests include dentistry, internal medicine and animal behavior.

Leadership

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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.

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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

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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 one of our strongest technicians, leading surgery and providing exceptional client and patient care. We are so lucky to have her!!
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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 currently has a rabbit and two pet rats.
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monique, veterinary technician
Monique is an Albuquerque native. She has been in the veterinary field since the early 2000’s. Mo has most recently worked with the surgical team at Albuquerque’s largest and most advanced referral hospital. We are so excited about the experience and knowledge she brings to our practice!
Desiree
Desiree, Vet Assistant
Hi there, I’m Desiree! I have five cats and a leopard gecko, and I would have more pets if I had the room for it! I am currently completing a veterinary assistant externship program at Penn Foster and am also working on my Fear-Free Certification. I recently graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor in microbiology and cell science, with the ultimate goal of being a veterinarian. In my free time, I enjoy finding mountains to climb if the weather is good. If not, you can find me in the climbing gym! I’ve been loving working here and giving treats to all the beautiful pets that come in.
Ashley
Ashley, Vet Assistant
I was born in San Diego California and grew up in Puerto Rico during my elementary years and then moved to Illinois. I love my pets Reginald and Eevee more than anything! I recently relocated to Albuquerque and look forward to being a helping hand at Acequia Animal Hospital.
Kayla
Kayla, Vet Assistant - Extern
I am completing my veterinary assistant externship at Acequia. I am hoping to become a permanent member of the team here. I have a passion for animals and have always wanted to be a veterinary assistant. I have 3 daughters and a stepdaughter, and our family has 5 dogs! In my free time, I enjoy camping and spending time with my family.

Client Service Representatives

adrienne, client service representative
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.

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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!!

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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
Savannah, client service representative
Over the years, I have gained hands-on experience in a range of clinical settings. From routine care to emergency support and surgical assistance. Whether I’m helping a ease a pet through recovery or guiding owners through their animal’s health journey, my goal is always the same; to treat every animal with the care, patience, and the respect they deserve.
Jocelynn
Jocelynn, client service representative
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Jocelynn is a dedicated professional with a strong passion for both people and animals. Whether working in a community centered role, or volunteering with animal welfare groups, she brings empathy, energy, and purpose to everything she does.