Alta Rancho Pet and Bird Hospital is staffed daily by Dr. Reid Shufer and Dr. Kathy Henderson and serves the pets of Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario, Claremont, Fontana, and the entire Inland Empire of California.
Dr. Reid Shufer
Dr. Shufer is the owner and Chief of Staff of Alta Rancho Pet & Bird Hospital. A native New Yorker, Dr. Shufer completed his veterinary degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville in 1984 with high honors. He went on to pursue a 13-month medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. From there, Dr. Shufer joined a large specialty practice (Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital) where he further honed his clinical skills. In the late ’80s, Dr. Shufer and his wife, Brenda, moved to San Diego, where he purchased and ran Tierrasanta Veterinary Hospital. In 1993, the Shufers moved to Rancho Cucamonga to take over the reins of Alta Rancho Pet and Bird Hospital.
Dr. Shufer has many special interests within the veterinary field, including cardiology, ultrasonography, neurology, dermatology, dentistry and orthopedic and laser surgery.
The Shufers currently live in Claremont with their fourcats: Griffen, Bert, Sadie and Oberon. Dr. Shufer enjoys music, guitar, reading, theater, photography, biking, sailing, skiing and racquet sports in his time off.
Dr. Kathy Henderson
Dr. Kathy Henderson joined the staff of ARPH in the spring of 1998. She came to us from St. Louis where she was working as an associate at a multi-doctor small animal practice. Dr. Henderson graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has an enthusiastic interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine with
special interests in dentistry, pediatric and geriatric medicine and behavior.
In addition to her excellent clinical skills, Dr. Henderson is also a great manager. She has been doing a wonderful job managing the hospital since 2001.
Dr. Henderson lives in Alta Loma with her pets Envy Rose (long coated Akita), Peregrin (Turkish Van kitty) and Kevin (Ragdoll). She has an avid interest in dressage and practices her skills at a local barn. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, music, traveling and showing her dog Envy Rose who has recently been awarded AKC Rally-Advanced Excellent Title. She is only the sixth Akita to ever get this award! Recently, Dr. Henderson has added a beautiful Lipizzaner colt named Episolon to her family.
Dr. Max Diaz,
Dr. Diaz worked for Alta Rancho Pet & Bird Hospital for 3 years as a technician before going to veterinary school at the university of Oregon. He rejoined the staff as an associate veterinarian in October of 2021. Dr. Diaz has a keen interest in surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Diaz lives locally with his cat, Cheeto and his Husky, Kira. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and quadding.
Meet the Support Staff of Alta Rancho Pet & Bird Hospital
Alta Rancho Pet & Bird Hospital has a support staff averaging 12 people. They include receptionists, veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians.
Our staff undergoes extensive training to bring you the exceptional service that you desire and deserve. Each member of our team must study over 200 pages of information and complete many hours of instructional video, computerized testing and verbal evaluations.
We hope you agree that we have developed the finest health care delivery team in the Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Ontario, Claremont, Fontana, and the entire Inland Empire!
Meet Our Support Staff:
Richard, Head Technician
Richard has been with us for over 22 years, and now serves as a multifunctional employee, operating with equal alacrity in all departments.