Our Team
Dr. Alan Mafara
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Alan Mafara is an experienced veterinarian dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for companion animals. With decades of experience in veterinary medicine, he focuses on preventive care, orthopedic surgery, veterinary dentistry, and advanced pain management to help pets live healthier, more comfortable lives.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Mafara earned his veterinary degree from the University of Zimbabwe in 1993 and later relocated to Arizona in 2003 to continue his veterinary career. Over the years, he has pursued extensive continuing education to expand his expertise in specialized areas of veterinary care.
In addition to his surgical and dental work, Dr. Mafara has advanced training in physical rehabilitation therapy, including the use of an underwater treadmill, which helps improve mobility, recovery, and strength in pets following injury or surgery. He is also trained in veterinary acupuncture and pain management, using integrative approaches to reduce pain, support healing, and improve overall quality of life for animals with chronic conditions.
Known for his thoughtful and patient-centered approach, Dr. Mafara is committed to helping pet owners make informed decisions that support the long-term health and well-being of their animals.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Mafara is a licensed private pilot and holds a certification in gemstones. He also has a growing interest in communication and leadership and is currently pursuing expertise in public speaking.
Dr. Sharon Langeneckert
Associate
Dr. Langeneckert didn’t always know she wanted to be a vet but it seemed to make sense by the time she was a teenager. She was the kid who tried to rescue stray cats in the neighborhood and save worms that were drowned out of the lawn. In high school, she became very interested in physiology and biology. Her high school offered a work for school credit program so she obtained a position at a local veterinary clinic. It was there that she saw her first surgery and became hooked.
Having grown up in Michigan, she attended Michigan State University for both undergraduate work and veterinary school, graduating in 1994. Right after graduation, she looked for a place that didn’t have as much snow and relocated to the Phoenix area. Since then she has really enjoyed helping cats and dogs and the interactions she gets to have with their owners.
There is a special place in her heart for her feline patients, but there is nothing like a soft nose and wagging tail of a dog as well.
She and her husband have 2 kids, 1 cat and 1 dog. The kids like helping with the pets when they need medical attention. Maybe we have the next generation of vets here. We’ll see.