Breaking Barriers: How Three Women are Revolutionizing Emergency Vet Care and Inspiring the Next Generation
In a field where women often work tirelessly behind the scenes but rarely hold the reins, these three women have not only built a hospital—they've ignited a movement. And as Mosaic Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital continues to serve its community, it will also stand as a powerful symbol of what happens when women take charge, lift each other up, and redefine the future of veterinary medicine.
How Three Trailblazing Women Built New Mexico’s Lifeline for Pets – Inside the 24/7 Emergency Hospital Shaping the Future of Vet Care
By 2024, the veterinary landscape in New Mexico had become dire. The combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and a wave of consolidation left the entire state with just one 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic. Recognizing the urgent need for more accessible emergency care, three seasoned veterinarians—Dr. Julia Donnelly, DVM, cVMA, Dr. Nicole Chamney, DOM, DVM, MBA, and Dr. Sonja Sims, DVM, cVMA—joined forces to establish the Mosaic Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Santa Fe.