Our Doctors

ALE AGUIRRE

DVM, DACVIM

Education

• Biology and Anthropology, Stanford University
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University

Advanced Training

• Small Animal Rotating Internship, University of Missouri
• Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency, Cornell University
• Sabbatical, Mayo Clinic
• Sabbatical, Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Board Certification
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM)

Publications

• Editor and Contributor, Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
• Contributor, Diseases of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary System, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seventh & Eighth Editions
• Chronic Liver Disease, Clinicians Brief
• Gallbladder disease in Shetland Sheepdogs, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Ale Aguirre DVM, DACVIM is an Internal Medicine Specialist and the owner of Salt River Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Aguirre spent many years practicing internal medicine in Phoenix before setting out to open his own practice. Dr. Aguirre enjoys all aspects of internal medicine but has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures. Over the course of the past 10 years, Dr. Aguirre has participated in the research and development of veterinary specific medical devices that have aided in the treatment of tracheal collapse, kidney stones, and a variety of gallbladder disorders in dogs and cats. In addition, Dr. Aguirre completed a sabbatical at Mayo Clinic in interventional endoscopy and endourology. Combining this experience, along with years of research and development, Dr. Aguirre is currently pioneering new endoscopic procedures and equipment for the treatment of urinary and gallbladder diseases in dogs and cats.

Dr. Aguirre specializes in interventional procedures that include removal of bladder and kidney stones, treatment of urinary incontinence, and correction of tracheal collapse. Dr. Aguirre performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures including liver, intestinal, and pancreatic biopsies, as well as, spays and neuters.

When not practicing, Dr. Aguirre can be found on the sidelines of soccer, basketball, hockey, and tennis cheering on his two young sons.

Hailey Rose

DVM, DACVIM

Education

• Global Health, Arizona State University
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University

Advanced Training

• Small Animal Rotating Internship, Tufts Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services
• Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency, Cornell University

Board Certification
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM)

Publications

• Vitamin D metabolites and acute phase proteins do not predict mortality in a mixed-population of hospitalized dogs and cats.

Hailey Rose, DVM, DACVIM, a Phoenix native, is a dedicated internal medicine team member at Salt River Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Rose received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Midwestern University before completing a high volume internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services, followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Cornell University. Dr. Rose’s areas of interest include endocrinology, gastrointestinal disease, immune-mediated disorders, and feline medicine.

Driven by her commitment to providing exemplary care, Dr. Rose approaches her work with a passion for helping her patients and owners receive the highest standard of treatment and compassionate care. Outside of internal medicine practice, Dr. Rose enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Phoenix through hiking with her two dogs.

Aaren Glick, DVM

Education

• Animal Sciences, University of Arizona
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University

Advanced Training

• Small Animal Rotating Internship, Midwestern University
• Internal Medicine and Interventional Endoscopy Internship, Salt River Veterinary Specialists

Publications

• Serum C-reactive protein and haptoglobin decrease in the first three months of treatment and relative change in haptoglobin predict remission in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

Dr. Aaren Glick, DVM, is an internal medicine specialty resident with Salt River Veterinary Specialists. Having completed her specialty internship with Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Glick is thrilled to further her training and expertise with the Salt River team. She is dedicated to partnering with pet families to manage and treat their companions’ illnesses comprehensively and compassionately. While Dr. Glick is passionate about all aspects of internal medicine, she has particular interests in gastroenterology, Valley Fever management, and minimally invasive procedures, including bladder stone removal. Through her residency, Dr. Glick is eager to expand her skills in these specialized techniques, ensuring the highest level of care for her patients.

When Dr. Glick is not practicing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two bernedoodles.