Meet the Doctors
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Beth Dutton
Dr. Beth Dutton is a Phoenix native who grew up in the Arcadia neighborhood. Having her sites on veterinary medicine since she can remember, she attended the U of A and then Colorado State University where she earned her Veterinary degree in 1982. She has practiced at Blue Cross since that time, with a special interest in internal medicine. In 2002, she returned to CSU to study Veterinary Acupuncture to complement her practice
When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, making jewelry, gardening and spending time with her family, which includes 5 dogs, 2 cats, birds, turtles and chickens.
When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, making jewelry, gardening and spending time with her family, which includes 5 dogs, 2 cats, birds, turtles and chickens.
Dr. Brian Peter
Dr. Brian Peter grew up in Dix Hills, New York on Long Island and moved to Phoenix in 1973. With an early interest in being a veterinarian, he attended the U of A and then Colorado State University where he earned his veterinary degree in 1989. Dr. Peter has worked at Blue Cross since that time with a special interest in surgery.
In his spare time he enjoys hiking, golfing and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, two adult children (both having worked at Blue Cross), a golden retriever, a cat, 2 tortoises and a turtle.
In his spare time he enjoys hiking, golfing and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, two adult children (both having worked at Blue Cross), a golden retriever, a cat, 2 tortoises and a turtle.
Dr. Stacey Ryan
Dr. Stacey Ryan was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. After attending ASU, Dr. Ryan received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2005 and then joined Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic. She has special interests in internal medicine, pain management, preventative care, acupuncture, dental health, and surgery. Her favorite thing about being a veterinarian is the ability to improve her patients' quality of life. Dr. Ryan loves the amazing bonds that people have with their pets, and she takes pride in the bonds that she has with her patients and their owners.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves to travel, snowboard, hike, and cook. She currently has three spoiled furry kids: Cooper (a charming yellow lab), Goose (a super sweet English bulldog), and Taquito (a chihuahua with tons of character).
When she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves to travel, snowboard, hike, and cook. She currently has three spoiled furry kids: Cooper (a charming yellow lab), Goose (a super sweet English bulldog), and Taquito (a chihuahua with tons of character).
Dr. Sammie James
Dr. Sammie James was raised in Phoenix, AZ. After graduating from ASU, she earned her veterinary degree at Colorado State University in 2016. She is very excited to be back in Arizona and to be working at Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic with the doctors who mentored her through high school, undergraduate, and veterinary school. She has additional training in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic care and a passion for sports medicine, pain management, and a deep understanding and love for feline medicine.
She is married and has three cats (Flynnigan, Appa, and Sully) and two dogs (Rico and Daphne). She loves to camp, hike and swim, cuddle her cats while enjoying a cup of tea (even in 110 degree weather), and going to see new movies.
She is married and has three cats (Flynnigan, Appa, and Sully) and two dogs (Rico and Daphne). She loves to camp, hike and swim, cuddle her cats while enjoying a cup of tea (even in 110 degree weather), and going to see new movies.
Dr. Kait Knerr
Dr. Tracey Bennett
Dr. Tracey Bennet has retired. Her patients, clients and the Blue Cross staff thank her for her 24 years of dedicated care and wish her well in her well-deserved retirement!