About Us
“I hope to make people realize how totally helpless animals are, how dependent on us, trusting as a child must
that we will be kind and take care of their needs... [They] are an obligation put on us, a responsibility we have no right
to neglect, nor to violate by cruelty.”
James Herriot (Scottish Veterinarian and Writer. 1916-1995)
Our Story
In 2005, the owners of Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital and Pet Emergency Center made the decision to sell their general veterinary practice focus solely on emergency medicine. Dr. Jeff Schmidt took the opportunity to purchase the general practice keeping three core values in mind. First, achieve excellent client SERVICE. Second, provide QUALITY veterinary medical care to our patients enlisting our well-educated and caring staff. Third, be COMPASSIONATE to our clients and their companions and their specific needs.
Dr. Frank Lux, Dr. Patricia Colley and Dr. Doug McDougall join Dr. Schmidt and the dedicated Technical and Client Service staff at Arbor View Veterinary Clinic. Our mission is to provide you and your pet's quality medicine, exceptional service, and a compassionate and caring veterinary experience.
Our Veterinarians
Jeffrey Schmidt, DVM, Owner
Dr. Schmidt graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. He completed a one-year surgical and medicine internship at Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic after graduation, and remained at LBVC for 7 years. In 2003, Dr. Schmidt joined the staff at Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital and Pet Emergency Center. Dr. Schmidt has received advance training in ultrasound, surgery and pain management. He is currently the regional veterinary sedation and pain management consultant for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. He is the father of two, and enjoys the outdoors, cycling, running and Geocaching.
Frank Lux, DVM
Dr. Lux is a graduate of the Ohio State School of Veterinary Medicine. Early in his career he served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Dr. Lux practiced in Hermosa Beach, where his practice emphasized surgery and oncology. In 1981, Dr. Lux moved to Roseville where he started his mobile surgery practice. Shortly thereafter, he opened Placer Veterinary Clinic. In 2001, Dr. Lux merged his practice with Atlantic Street Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Lux has been voted Roseville's "Best Veterinarian" on multiple occasions. He resides in the Loomis area with his wonderful wife, Karin, and their menagerie of animals and fish. Dr. Lux is a dedicated member of the Placer County SPCA.
Patricia Colley, DVM, MPVM
Dr. Colley received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She received her Masters of Preventive Medicine degree from UC Davis in 1999. She completed the Don Low post-graduate fellowship in Small Animal Anesthesia at Davis in 2004 and served on the Admission Advisory Committee for the School of Veterinary Medicine at Davis from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Colley and her husband reside in the Roseville area.
Doug McDougall, DVM
Dr. Doug McDougall graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1977. He owned an American Animal Hospital Approved practice in Canada for 23 years. Dr. McDougall moved to California in 2001 working as a relief veterinarian in the Foothills area. His professional interests include surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. McDougall joined the AVVC family in 2007. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, hiking and kayaking with his sweetheart, Rosemarie, and their faithful Collie, Fergie.
Our Staff
Maggie Barsaleau, Practice Manager
Maggie Barsaleau is the key to success when it comes to a veterinary practice. She began her illustrious career with the opening of Diamond
Veterinary Hospital in Visalia. Maggie then went on to launch and manage many successful practices like Del Paso Veterinary Hospital, Atlantic
Street Animal Hospital, and Placer Vet Clinic. Arbor View Veterinary Clinic is honored to have her as their team leader. Maggie and her
husband "Doc" Barsaleau, are prominent members of the Roseville community.
The Rest of The Family
- Marilyn, Reception
- Robi, Reception
- Carrie, RVT, Dental & Diet Counseling
- Shannon, RVT
- Sabrina, RVT
- Correen, RVT
- Amy, Technician
- Lauren, Technician
- Megan, Technician & Reception
- Jonathan, Assistant