Having worked at CPHC since 2012, Dr. Sarah Izard has long enjoyed being a part of the special bond between San Antonian pets and their human family. She relishes the challenge of investigating internal medicine cases, figuring out why an animal is unwell, and helping them feel better. Dr. Izard earned her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2002 after graduating from Trinity University in 1998. Outside of work, she can be found on the soccer pitch or hanging out with her family, which includes four cats (who have only 14 legs between them) and two dogs, both of whom were rescued through SNIPSA.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, and interested in animals from a young age, Dr. Sarah Denum graduated with a bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin before getting a DVM from Oklahoma State University. She is passionate about promoting a high quality of life for the pets of San Antonio and has been working at Community Pet Health Center since 2015. Dr. Denum enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, particularly her yellow labrador, Zac. A typical lab, Zac likes to swim, play fetch, and lay on the bed. 

Due to her father’s long career in the Army, Dr. Rivera was born and raised overseas until she moved to San Antonio at the age of 13. Her interest in veterinary medicine began in high school with her first job as a kennel technician here at CPHC. After high school, Dr. Rivera went on to earn both an undergraduate and veterinary degree from Texas A&M University before returning home to CPHC. Throughout the years, Dr. Kyzar has encouraged her journey in becoming a veterinarian and continues to be a great mentor. Dr. Rivera has a passion for small mammals, improving her Spanish, and educating clients about all things pet related. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys traveling, reading, and painting. She also shares her home and snacks with a spunky old cat named Amber and her young mixed breed dog named Lyla.

Seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face when their furry companion receives the special care they deserve has kept Marchell working at CPHC since it opened in 2006. After many years as a veterinary technician, she now serves the practice as a receptionist and loves being a part of providing the best care possible to pets in the Alamo City. She revels in the company of her husband and two sons, and four felines are in the family: Cinnamon (the outdoor champion), Briskette (the grump who sleeps next to mama’s head), Daisy (the shy, sweet one), and Cara (the tripod lover of everything and everyone).