Reata Veterinary Hospital
Our founder Dr. Conaway and the whole team at Reata care for our patients as if they were our own.
Meet Our Doctors
Michael W. Conaway, DVM
Chief Medical Officer
An experienced equine veterinarian, Dr. Conaway has been caring for Southern Arizona horses since 1978. He grew up with horses in Scottsdale, Arizona and decided to become an equine veterinarian at an early age. Dr. Conaway received both a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science with honors from Washington State University. He stayed at Washington State University to receive his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with honors in 1978.
Returning to Arizona, he and his wife settled in a small house near the University of Arizona and founded Reata Equine. Dr. Conaway and Barbara have resided in Tucson since. They have two children; their oldest, Jessica, is an attorney in Seattle and their youngest, John, recently obtained his MBA and lives in Seattle also.
Dr. Conaway’s special interests include equine foot problems, equine reproduction, infertility problems, lameness, and laminitis.
Dr. Conaway strongly believes in the importance of education. He taught equine science for many years at Pima Community College, writes health care articles published on the blog here, attends veterinary conferences regularly, mentors recent veterinary graduates through Reata’s internship program and gives educational seminars to local horse owners throughout the year.
An experienced equine veterinarian, Dr. Conaway has been caring for Southern Arizona horses since 1978. He grew up with horses in Scottsdale, Arizona and decided to become an equine veterinarian at an early age. Dr. Conaway received both a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science with honors from Washington State University. He stayed at Washington State University to receive his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with honors in 1978.
Returning to Arizona, he and his wife settled in a small house near the University of Arizona and founded Reata Equine. Dr. Conaway and Barbara have resided in Tucson since. They have two children; their oldest, Jessica, is an attorney in Seattle and their youngest, John, recently obtained his MBA and lives in Seattle also.
Dr. Conaway’s special interests include equine foot problems, equine reproduction, infertility problems, lameness, and laminitis.
Dr. Conaway strongly believes in the importance of education. He taught equine science for many years at Pima Community College, writes health care articles published on the blog here, attends veterinary conferences regularly, mentors recent veterinary graduates through Reata’s internship program and gives educational seminars to local horse owners throughout the year.
Ann M. Pearson, DVM
Veterinarian/Acupuncturist
Dr. Ann Pearson joined the Reata Equine Veterinary Group in August of 2007. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1989 and holds a Masters Degree in Animal Science and Nutrition. While at Purdue, she received the prestigious Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Award, presented to the student showing the most promise in large animal practice. Dr. Pearson has been practicing in Southern Arizona since 1999. Prior to coming to Tucson, she worked in both small and large animal veterinary medicine, including an equine practice in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Pearson has a special interest in equine acupuncture, equine dentistry, oral surgery and emergency medicine. On the personal side, she is an avid horsewoman. She enjoys riding dressage and is a member of the Tucson Dressage Society. Dr. Pearson and her three boys live on the east side of Tucson.
Dr. Ann Pearson joined the Reata Equine Veterinary Group in August of 2007. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 1989 and holds a Masters Degree in Animal Science and Nutrition. While at Purdue, she received the prestigious Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Award, presented to the student showing the most promise in large animal practice. Dr. Pearson has been practicing in Southern Arizona since 1999. Prior to coming to Tucson, she worked in both small and large animal veterinary medicine, including an equine practice in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Pearson has a special interest in equine acupuncture, equine dentistry, oral surgery and emergency medicine. On the personal side, she is an avid horsewoman. She enjoys riding dressage and is a member of the Tucson Dressage Society. Dr. Pearson and her three boys live on the east side of Tucson.
Jonathan Henrichs, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jonathan Henrichs first joined the Reata family in January of 2017. After two years working as an assistant in the practice, he moved away for four years to attend Washington State University, where he earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2022. Dr. Henrichs is originally from Michigan where he grew up surrounded by a wide variety of animals from a young age. Before he first joined Reata, Dr. Henrichs earned his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University in 2011. Afterward, he spent the following five years working as a draft horse farmer, wrangler, and horse trainer on ranches and farms across the United States. During vet school, he took advantage of opportunities to work in the University's emergency equine surgery service, care for working horses and mules in the Andes mountains of Peru, and research the safety of equine pain medications. He enjoys all aspects of equine practice and is an active member of the Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium. He lives outside Vail with his wife, Danielle, and their family.
Dr. Jonathan Henrichs first joined the Reata family in January of 2017. After two years working as an assistant in the practice, he moved away for four years to attend Washington State University, where he earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2022. Dr. Henrichs is originally from Michigan where he grew up surrounded by a wide variety of animals from a young age. Before he first joined Reata, Dr. Henrichs earned his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University in 2011. Afterward, he spent the following five years working as a draft horse farmer, wrangler, and horse trainer on ranches and farms across the United States. During vet school, he took advantage of opportunities to work in the University's emergency equine surgery service, care for working horses and mules in the Andes mountains of Peru, and research the safety of equine pain medications. He enjoys all aspects of equine practice and is an active member of the Southern Arizona Equine Health Symposium. He lives outside Vail with his wife, Danielle, and their family.
Meet Our Team
Charlene, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician/Operations Manager
Charlene is a Tucson native and has been with Reata Equine as a veterinary technician since 1992. In 1997 she moved to Rifle, CO and attended Colorado Mountain College earning her Veterinary Technology Degree. After graduation, she returned to Reata Equine as a certified veterinary technician and has loved every minute of it. She is head technician and is the person that makes sure everything gets done.
Charlene is a Tucson native and has been with Reata Equine as a veterinary technician since 1992. In 1997 she moved to Rifle, CO and attended Colorado Mountain College earning her Veterinary Technology Degree. After graduation, she returned to Reata Equine as a certified veterinary technician and has loved every minute of it. She is head technician and is the person that makes sure everything gets done.
Earl, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
After 25 years building houses, Earl made a drastic career change. In 2014 Earl received his veterinary technician degree, and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. Even though he has no horses of his own, he cannot escape the equine bug. Both his parents were on the professional rodeo circuit, and his father was an equine surgeon. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and their dozen or so dogs.
After 25 years building houses, Earl made a drastic career change. In 2014 Earl received his veterinary technician degree, and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. Even though he has no horses of his own, he cannot escape the equine bug. Both his parents were on the professional rodeo circuit, and his father was an equine surgeon. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and their dozen or so dogs.
Sara, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Small Animal Technician Supervisor
Sara was born and raised in southern Arizona. She graduated from the Pima Community College Veterinary Technician Program with Honors in 2022 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has been working in a small animal practice for seven years and is excited to work in a mixed animal practice. At home, she has two cats, two dogs, two turtles, and two beautiful daughters. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, working on cars with her husband, and traveling.
Small Animal Technician Supervisor
Sara was born and raised in southern Arizona. She graduated from the Pima Community College Veterinary Technician Program with Honors in 2022 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has been working in a small animal practice for seven years and is excited to work in a mixed animal practice. At home, she has two cats, two dogs, two turtles, and two beautiful daughters. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, working on cars with her husband, and traveling.
Briana, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Briana was born and raised in Tucson and grew up with horses and goats. After attending PMI's Veterinary Technician Program in 2019, she became a Certified Veterinary Technician and has worked with large animals ever since. Along with being a Veterinary Medical Laser Safety Officer, she also teaches the large animal courses for Pima Community College's Veterinary Technology Program.
Briana is actively involved in the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) and National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Education of technicians and technician students is something she has become quite passionate about.
Briana was born and raised in Tucson and grew up with horses and goats. After attending PMI's Veterinary Technician Program in 2019, she became a Certified Veterinary Technician and has worked with large animals ever since. Along with being a Veterinary Medical Laser Safety Officer, she also teaches the large animal courses for Pima Community College's Veterinary Technology Program.
Briana is actively involved in the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) and National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Education of technicians and technician students is something she has become quite passionate about.
Aurélia
Veterinary Technician
Aurelia moved to the United States from France in 2013. She recently graduated with a BS in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida, where she also worked in equine, small-animal, and mixed-animal veterinary clinics. With a passion for horses and a love of the desert, Aurelia recently moved to Tucson in hopes of, one day, becoming a veterinarian herself.
Aurelia moved to the United States from France in 2013. She recently graduated with a BS in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida, where she also worked in equine, small-animal, and mixed-animal veterinary clinics. With a passion for horses and a love of the desert, Aurelia recently moved to Tucson in hopes of, one day, becoming a veterinarian herself.
Danielle
Client Services Coordinator Supervisor
Danielle is originally from Devon, England, but permanently relocated to the United States five years ago and became a US citizen in November of 2021. Prior to working at Reata, Danielle worked as a patient services coordinator for the large animal department at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her four years at WSU gave Danielle extensive insight into the veterinary world and the experience needed to coordinate the day-to-day operations of a veterinary hospital.
Danielle is originally from Devon, England, but permanently relocated to the United States five years ago and became a US citizen in November of 2021. Prior to working at Reata, Danielle worked as a patient services coordinator for the large animal department at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her four years at WSU gave Danielle extensive insight into the veterinary world and the experience needed to coordinate the day-to-day operations of a veterinary hospital.
Becky
Client Services Coordinator
Becky was born and raised in Arizona. She has a degree in medical billing and has over 20 years of human medicine experience. After raising her two daughters and two sons she decided to step into the world of veterinary medicine. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, riding her horses and watching her youngest son, Tristan, play football. Go Trojans!
Becky was born and raised in Arizona. She has a degree in medical billing and has over 20 years of human medicine experience. After raising her two daughters and two sons she decided to step into the world of veterinary medicine. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, riding her horses and watching her youngest son, Tristan, play football. Go Trojans!
Jill
Client Services Coordinator
Jill was born and raised in Tucson. She is married, has 5 adult children, and 4 beautiful granddaughters. She has worked in the medical/customer services field for over 20 years. Jill has always loved animals and in her 50's decided it was time to follow her childhood dream of working at a veterinary hospital. In her free time she enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her family which includes her 4 dogs and her horse.
Jill was born and raised in Tucson. She is married, has 5 adult children, and 4 beautiful granddaughters. She has worked in the medical/customer services field for over 20 years. Jill has always loved animals and in her 50's decided it was time to follow her childhood dream of working at a veterinary hospital. In her free time she enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her family which includes her 4 dogs and her horse.
Compassionate Veterinary Care for Southern Arizona Communities
Reata Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive care for horses, dogs, and cats in Tucson, Arivaca, Amado, Nogales, Rio Rico, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Sonoita, Sierra Vista, Three Points, Benson, St. David, Tombstone, Bisbee, Palominas, Hereford, Douglas, Wilcox, Dragoon, Mammoth, Oracle, Casa Grande, Corona De Tucson, and the surrounding areas.
