Dr. Sarita Patel joined the team in September 2013.
She started here as a kennel assistant and then achieved her dream of attending Veterinary School, joining the Maplebrook team as a doctor in 2018. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She also holds an Animal Science degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
She was born and raised right here in Maplewood, MN. Her special interests include exotic animal medicine, preventative medicine, geriatric care, and surgery. Dr. Sarita is very passionate about partnering with her clients to provide high quality veterinary care for all furry family members. When not in the clinic, she very much enjoys outdoor activities, DIY projects, traveling the world, eating delicious desserts, needle arts, and spending quality time with her family including her daughter Lucy, partner Damien, rescue bunnies (Alby, Mira, Francois and Iris), pups (Lily and Mimi), kitty (Peachie), and Hedgehog (Jules).
Dr. Sarita adores all her current patients, and can’t wait to meet you and your family pets!
FUN FACT: Dr. Sarita is a tea fancier and brews homemade chai just about every morning.