Hi, I'm Dr. Kyle Schumacher
Our Mission
At Schumacher Veterinary Clinic, veterinary care is more than a profession—it’s a family tradition. Over 40 years ago, my parents took a leap of faith and established a one-doctor, full-service, mixed-animal practice rooted in compassion, integrity, and community. Today, while our clinic has grown and evolved, our commitment remains unchanged: to provide inclusive, high-quality care for every client and every animal who walks through our doors.
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We treat your pet’s health as personally as you do. Our team of dedicated doctors and staff—many of whom have been with us for decades—form the backbone of our success, bringing over 100 years of combined experience to every appointment.
We strongly believe that if we know better, we can do better. This guiding principle drives us to continually expand our knowledge and services. In addition to comprehensive wellness care, dentistry, and general medicine for both large and small animals, our clinic offers advanced diagnostics (including digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy), orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries (such as TPLO, Ridge Stop, and fracture repair), and holistic treatments like rehabilitation, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and cold laser therapy.
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We proudly offer 24/7 emergency services exclusively for our current and established clients—those with active accounts within the past calendar year—so we can focus our full attention on our regular patients when they need us most.
New clients are welcome for routine wellness care, and we encourage early scheduling appointments to ensure availability. Same-day “drop-off” and urgent care slots are reserved daily to accommodate unexpected needs or emergencies and may incur additional fees.
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While we love what we do—nearly every part of it—our commitment to a safe, respectful environment is unwavering. Aggressive behavior toward our staff or clients, whether in person or online, will result in immediate termination of services. Similarly, we may decline to treat animals exhibiting dangerous aggression for the safety of our team.
We are honored to serve this community and are grateful for your trust. We look forward to caring for your pets like family—because to us, that’s exactly what you are.
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— Dr. J.K. Schumacher
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Our Team
Meet the Friendly Faces Behind Schumacher Veterinary Clinic
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At Schumacher Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud of our kind, dedicated, and (mostly) well-behaved team! While staff may come and go, our core team has been with us for decades—bringing over 100 years of combined experience to the care of your pets. Whether you’re a longtime client or visiting us for the first time, you’ll quickly get to know the familiar faces who make our clinic feel like family.
We believe in compassionate care, professional excellence, and a collaborative approach. Our team includes skilled veterinary technicians, assistants, and front desk staff who work tirelessly to ensure every pet and every client receives the attention they deserve.
Dr. Kyle Schumacher
Head Veterinarian / Owner
Dr. Pinheiro
Veterinarian
Dr. Smith
Veterinarian
​Dr. Kyle Schumacher
Dr. Kyle was born and raised in the Mesilla Valley. She played local high school and club softball and then competed at the collegiate level while attending Trinity University for her undergraduate work. Dr. Kyle graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in 2005 and joined the practice shortly thereafter. Dr. Kyle has professional interests in equine reproduction and dentistry. She also enjoys treating canine athletes and working dogs and has additional training in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, veterinary rehabilitation, acupuncture, and animal chiropractic. Dr. Kyle is active in dog sports-she began competing in agility during veterinary school and has been successful with multiple dogs on both the National and International levels. She and her husband, Todd, have also recently taken up dock diving! Kyle and Todd also enjoy camping and hiking through the Gila and Sacramentos in their free time.
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Dr. William Schumacher
Dr. William Schumacher retired from full-time practice in 2015.
It has been over 40 years since Dr. Schumacher made the move to start his own veterinary practice in Las Cruces. Dr. Schumacher and his wife, Kay, were the only employees at first. Business slowly grew along with the Las Cruces community and eventually, they were able to hire their first employee. Now, there are almost 25 employees, including multiple veterinarians, one of whom is Dr. Schumacher’s daughter, Dr. Kyle Schumacher. You might still see Dr. Schumacher in the hospital or performing North Valley out-calls on occasion, but he is very busy in retirement-Dr. Schumacher was always an avid gardener, but now devotes more time to woodworking, fly-tying, and even some traveling!
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Dr. Cayla Pinheiro
Dr. Pinheiro is originally from Telkwa in British Columbia, Canada. She graduated in April of 2021 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and joined our practice in July 2021. Before attending Veterinary school Dr. Pinheiro volunteered at Rainbow Riders, a therapeutic riding school for children with disabilities. She loves riding, fishing, and especially traveling..which brought her to New Mexico! Dr. Pinheiro is enjoying the experience of mixed animal practice and all that the desert has to offer.
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Dr. Darcy Smith
Dr. Smith was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. During high school and undergrad, she worked as a technician here at Schumacher Veterinary Clinic. She attended New Mexico State University for undergrad and received her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Biology and a minor in chemistry in 2019. She graduated from Midwestern University in 2023 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and is currently working on finishing her Master of Public Health degree. During her time at Midwestern, she created a zoonotic disease tracking system that is currently being used by the Arizona State Veterinarian’s office. After graduation, she stayed in Arizona and completed a 14 month small animal internship rotating through emergency medicine and critical care, urgent care, general practice, shelter medicine, and advanced surgery and dentistry. She is excited that she has made a complete circle and is now coming back to Las Cruces to be a doctor at the clinic she grew up and learned in. Her special interests include emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. She has a rescue dog named Boo and a cat named Lilly. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, enjoying various activities outdoors, and spending time with her family, friends, and boyfriend.
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Patricia McAdams, CCRT - Lead Technician
Patricia (aka “Po”) joined the Schumacher family 24 years ago. She originally worked at the front desk, but then moved back as an assistant after 4 years. Patricia is certified in canine rehabilitation, is one of our main surgical technicians, and leads our team of Veterinary Assistants. Patricia’s infinite patience and persistence has helped many orthopedic and neurological cases to succeed in regaining function and mobility-she’s an enormous asset to the practice. Most people don’t realize that away from work, Patricia is an avid Star-Trek buff and movie aficionado!​
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Katie Simpson - Lead Technician
Katie has been with the Schumacher family since 2007. She is one of our most experienced assistants and helps by managing our inventory, fixing anything and everything (!), and especially in coordinating mobile work and farm calls. She and her daughter have a small farm at home which includes, 7 dogs, 4 cats, numerous chickens, ducks, and 2 horses. She enjoys spending her time camping, fishing, and horseback riding.​
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Senior Technicians
Jodi Lindsay
KJ Hernandez
Sara Favela
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Sydney Hadwen
Tyler O'Leary
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April Mendoza - Practice Manager
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A Las Cruces native, April Mendoza brings over 20 years of leadership and hospitality experience to her role as Practice Manager at Schumacher Veterinary Clinic. With a strong background in creating welcoming, high-functioning environments, April also owns MUTTZ El Paso—a unique dog park bar and dog bakery that blends her professional expertise with her lifelong love of animals.
Her passion for pets runs deep. Inspired by her late rescue dogs, Pinot and Niko, April has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of both pets and their people. She is now a proud mom to Coco Chanel and the newest addition, Louie Vuitton—two lovable pups who keep her grounded in the mission of compassionate care. At Schumacher, April ensures smooth operations and a supportive, family-like experience for every client—human or furry.
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Melanie Landt – Lead Receptionist
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Born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Melanie Landt graduated from Mayfield High School in 2018 before earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Dairy Science from New Mexico State University. Her academic focus on reproduction, biology, and anatomy fueled her passion for animal care, which she further developed through hands-on work with livestock at the NMSU farm.
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Melanie joined the Schumacher Veterinary Clinic team in early 2023 and now serves as Lead Receptionist, where she combines her scientific background with a friendly, approachable demeanor to create a welcoming and efficient front office experience. She plays a key role in ensuring smooth communication between clients and our medical team, always striving to make every visit as stress-free as possible.
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She is also honored to work alongside Dr. Kyle Schumacher, particularly in the areas of Canine and Equine Chiropractic, where she continues to expand her knowledge and passion for animal science.
Outside the clinic, Melanie enjoys making people laugh, spending time with her partner and her feline companion, Paisley, and curling up with a good thriller novel.​
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Sandra Hendrix
Sandra Hendrix helps our management team by heading operations at Argus Pet Center and handling our Accounting. Sandra hails from northern New Mexico with a background in rodeo and 4-H before moving to Las Cruces to attend New Mexico State where she received a BBA with a major in Business Computer Systems and a minor in Economics, then continuing on to finish her MBA while working at NMSU. Sandra retired from NMSU after 30 years of service and joined the Schumacher team in 2020. Sandra has always enjoyed working with animals and has extensive experience in canine sports, including both agility and obedience. Sandra’s “furry kids” are often found supervising operations at Argus Pet Center-Jolt is an accomplished agility champion and Rapid is her newest pup and rising superstar!
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Todd Harper
Todd and Dr. Kyle met during high school and they’ve been together ever since! A Las Cruces native, Todd is a Mechanical Engineer by training, but in addition to his “regular job”-he is always around the clinic to help with any computer or construction projects and we occasionally call on him to design and manufacture custom products for some of our REALLY BIG patients! You’ll also see him helping out with the occasional emergency or horse call. Todd’s family is heavily involved in organic pecan farming and custom harvesting throughout the Mesilla Valley. Todd enjoys fishing and hiking, but he also likes to go fast during the summer you’ll find him driving the Del Valle Pecans/Schumacher Veterinary Clinic #3T USRA Modified at Vado Speedway Park! Todd and Kyle have been managing the clinic since October 2015.