Meet Our Doctors

TLC Pet Hospital Veterinarians

Dr. Danois Salas — Dr. Danois Salas
Veterinarian, Owner, Surgical Lead

Enjoys helping to lengthen the time that a parent and a pet can bond and enjoy each other.

Dr. Long — Dr. Long
Medical Director

"This team is amazing ya'll, and I can't imagine going to work every day with anyone else. The care and passion is unparalleled."

Jocelyn Hood, DVM — Dr. Hood
Veterinarian

Dr. Welk — Dr. Welk
Veterinarian

She moved to Albuquerque in 2024 with her husband, dogs, cats, rats and axolotl.

Dr. Howell — Dr. Howell
Veterinarian

She spent a few years working in local shelters before, attending Colorado State University for vet school.

Dr. Danois Salas — Dr. Danois Salas
Veterinarian, Owner, Surgical Lead

Dr. Salas is the owner of TLC Pet Hospital. He purchased the hospital in July 2005. Undergraduate degree from NMSU, Veterinary degree from CSU. He is married with 3 beautiful daughters. Enjoys traveling and watching or playing soccer.

Medical Interests: Dermatology. Orthopedic surgery. Enjoys helping to lengthen the time between parent and pet bond.

Fear Free Certified — Dr. Danois Salas
Veterinarian, Owner, Surgical Lead

Dr. Salas is the owner of TLC Pet Hospital. He purchased the hospital in July 2005. Undergraduate degree from NMSU, Veterinary degree from CSU. He is married with 3 beautiful daughters. Enjoys traveling and watching or playing soccer.

Medical Interests: Dermatology. Orthopedic surgery. Enjoys helping to lengthen the time between parent and pet bond.

Dr. Long — Dr. Long
Medical Director

Dr. Long is an Albuquerque native. Dr. Long attended UNM and earned a degree in Biology before attending Colorado State University for Veterinary school. Dr. Long graduated in 2010 and moved back to Albuquerque in 2011. Dr. Long is an avid reader and loves movies, popcorn and drinking tea. Dr. Long and her husband, Joel, enjoy traveling and spending time in the mountains.

Medical Interests: Preventative medicine. Diagnostic imaging. Dermatology.

Why I like to work at TLC: “I have worked in a lot of veterinary hospitals over the years – very large ones, and very small ones. And I can say without a doubt – TLC is hands down the best clinic I have ever worked for. This team is amazing ya’ll, and I can’t imagine going to work every day with anyone else. The care and passion they have for our clients and patients is unparalleled, and I am honored to call this group people my teammates.”

Fear Free Certified — Dr. Long
Medical Director

Dr. Long is an Albuquerque native. Dr. Long attended UNM and earned a degree in Biology before attending Colorado State University for Veterinary school. Dr. Long graduated in 2010 and moved back to Albuquerque in 2011. Dr. Long is an avid reader and loves movies, popcorn and drinking tea. Dr. Long and her husband, Joel, enjoy traveling and spending time in the mountains.

Medical Interests: Preventative medicine. Diagnostic imaging. Dermatology.

Why I like to work at TLC: “I have worked in a lot of veterinary hospitals over the years – very large ones, and very small ones. And I can say without a doubt – TLC is hands down the best clinic I have ever worked for. This team is amazing ya’ll, and I can’t imagine going to work every day with anyone else. The care and passion they have for our clients and patients is unparalleled, and I am honored to call this group people my teammates.”

Jocelyn Hood, DVM — Dr. Hood
Veterinarian

Dr. Hood grew up in Albuquerque and attended UNM for her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. For veterinary school, she attended Colorado State University graduating in 2019. In 2020, Dr. Hood became certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture through CuraCore Academy. When not working, Dr. Hood enjoys spending time with her cats, photography, video games and traveling.

Fear Free Certified — Dr. Hood
Veterinarian

Dr. Hood grew up in Albuquerque and attended UNM for her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. For veterinary school, she attended Colorado State University graduating in 2019. In 2020, Dr. Hood became certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture through CuraCore Academy. When not working, Dr. Hood enjoys spending time with her cats, photography, video games and traveling.

Dr. Welk — Dr. Welk
Veterinarian

Dr. Sophia Welk was born in Indiana and moved to Illinois for veterinary school. She moved to Albuquerque in 2024 with her husband, dogs, cats and rats. In her free time she loves reading, hiking and playing piano.

Medical Interests

Feline medicine, surgery, internal medicine

Fear Free Certified — Dr. Welk
Veterinarian

Dr. Sophia Welk was born in Indiana and moved to Illinois for veterinary school. She moved to Albuquerque in 2024 with her husband, dogs, cats and rats. In her free time she loves reading, hiking and playing piano.

Medical Interests

Feline medicine, surgery, internal medicine

Dr. Howell — Dr. Howell
Veterinarian

Dr. Rachel Howell was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. After obtaining degrees in biology and psychology from UMM, she spent a few years working in local shelters before, attending Colorado State University for vet school. Dr. Howell and her husband have a spicy kitty named Beasley. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, puzzles, and board game nights.

Medical Interests:

Internal Medicine, Palliative and end-of-life care, Soft tissue surgery and exotic pets.

Fear Free Certified — Dr. Howell
Veterinarian

Dr. Rachel Howell was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. After obtaining degrees in biology and psychology from UMM, she spent a few years working in local shelters before, attending Colorado State University for vet school. Dr. Howell and her husband have a spicy kitty named Beasley. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, puzzles, and board game nights.

Medical Interests:

Internal Medicine, Palliative and end-of-life care, Soft tissue surgery and exotic pets.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.