Meet the WAG PACK: Your Veterinary Team in Salt Lake City, UT
Behind every emergency visit, specialty procedure, advanced diagnostic test, and ICU patient is a team of people working together with skill, focus, and heart. At WAG Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, our veterinary team in Salt Lake City, UT includes doctors, nurses, assistants, client care team members, and hospital leaders who believe pets deserve excellent medicine and families deserve clear communication.
We call ourselves the WAG PACK because no patient is cared for by one person alone. Our team is built around patient-centered care, ambition, collaboration, and kindness, values that shape how we support pets, clients, referring veterinarians, and each other.
We are proud to spotlight the people who care for your pet. From our emergency doctors and specialty clinicians to our highly trained veterinary nurses, every PACK member brings something meaningful to the experience your pet receives here. Browse the bios below to get to know the team welcoming pets and families to WAG.
Get to Know Our Team
Max Parkanzky DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Board-Certified Internist, Medical Director, Co-FounderDr. Max Parkanzky, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) is a board-certified small animal veterinary internist and the co-founder of Wasatch Animal Group in Salt Lake City. With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science…
Christina Boekhout DVM, DACVS (SA)
Board-Certified Surgeon, Co-FounderDr. Christina Boekhout, DVM, DACVS (SA) is a board-certified small animal veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Wasatch Animal Group in Salt Lake City. With a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University…
Josh Rosenbaum DVM, DACVECC
Board-Certified Criticalist, Co-FounderDr. Josh Rosenbaum, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified small animal veterinary criticalist and the co-founder of Wasatch Animal Group in Salt Lake City. Dr. Rosenbaum is recognized for his expertise in managing…
Felix Deleon CVT
Hospital Director, Charter MemberFelix Deleon is a versatile leader whose career spans every level of veterinary medicine—from starting as a technician assistant in general practice to advancing into senior hospital administration. Throughout his journey, he…
Jennifer Lyons CVT, VTS (ECC)
Charter Member, PACK LeaderJennifer Lyons is a charter member of Wasatch Animal Group (WAG), bringing to the team years of clinical experience, deep empathy, and a passion for teaching. She holds a master’s degree in…
Jayde Allison CVT
Charter Member, PACK LeaderJayde Allison is a charter member of Wasatch Animal Group (WAG), bringing years of clinical surgery experience and advanced anesthetic training to the team. She began her specialty medicine career as a…
Mel Macho
Operations DirectorMel brings eight years of veterinary experience to Wasatch Animal Group (WAG), having previously supported operations across the west and south regions as a medical equipment specialist for a large specialty hospital…