James E. Nave, DVM Founder of Tropicana Animal Hospital. Dr. Nave a native of Missouri has lived in Las Vegas since Serving in the Army and Vietnam, He first came to Las Vegas in 1971 and after working at two veterinary hospitals he opened Tropicana in January of 1974. Dr. Nave has been very active in organized veterinary medicine. He has held numerous local, state, and national positions in our profession. He has also been very active in our community and state. He is Past President of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and was a member of the Nevada Athletic Commission for 12 years.

Dr. Randall Ezell is a native of Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He and his wife Janis have lived in Las Vegas since 1982. He has 2 children, Michael and Jennifer. He has 2 dogs, a Sheba Inu named Lucy, and a Shetland Sheep Dog named Andy, and 4 cats, Bambi, Rudy, Tush and Bo.

Dr. Blake Tunnard is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received his education from Louisiana State University. Dr. Tunnard is an avid soccer player. He also has a 12 year-old black cat named Bosco.

Dr. Jae Chang studied veterinary medicine at Louisiana State University. He is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a 9 year old cat named Nabi. Dr. Chang enjoys fishing and outdoor activites as well as playing poker.

Dr. Travis McDermott

Dr. Cris Fontes

Dr. Stacey Bone

Dr. Joan Talbott