Offering curbside service and drop-off appointments upon request.
Meet Dr. Sarah Marzke
Veterinarian/Owner, Topaz Veterinary ClinicDr. Marzke grew up in Tempe, Arizona and decided she wanted to be a veterinarian in first grade. Her experiences with her own pets (including her beloved dog "Topaz") as well as many hours spent volunteering and later working in veterinary hospitals inspired her to pursue this career. She left Arizona to attend Princeton University where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. She then attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts in 1996 and was awarded the American Animal Hospital Association Senior Student Award for Proficiency in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery.
Following graduation, Dr. Marzke completed an intensive one year internship in small animal medicine, surgery, emergency, and critical care at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital in California. She then moved back to Tempe, Arizona with Dr. Berthiaume in 1997 and they have been practicing here ever since. In 2013, Dr. Marzke completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society acupuncture training, bringing integrative veterinary medicine to Topaz Veterinary Clinic. From 2015-2017 Dr. Marzke served as an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University School of Veterinary Medicine where she enjoyed being involved with teaching veterinary students. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA), the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA). She has also served on the Public Relations Committee for the AzVMA. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her family.
In addition to their two daughters, Dr. Berthiaume and Dr. Marzke have several furry, feathered, and scaly family members: Two Labrador Retrievers named Scout and Sprocket, a Pitbull Mix named Zuzu, two cats named Bunny and Einstein, a tortoise named Squirt, several chickens, and countless fish!
