ROCKY RIVER ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Dr. Colleen Madden

Dr. Madden obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Zoology in 2000 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, both from The Ohio State University. Over the years, she has learned she enjoys working in smaller veterinary hospitals where she can personally get to know each and every one of her clients and patients. She is passionate about creating a positive environment for her patients and has been Fear Free certified since 2017. Some of Dr. Madden's favorite activities include spending time with her family and being active outdoors. Her household keeps her on her toes which includes her husband, 2 children, 3 cats and 2 dogs.

Dr. James Garcia

Dr. Garcia was born on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. After moving several times, his family settled in Wellington, Ohio when he was 11-years-old. After graduating from Wellington High School he joined the United States Air Force where he served as a computer programmer for six years. While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Garcia continued his education by taking night classes, later transferring to Ohio State University where he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2013. Since then he has been practicing in South East Michigan and on the eastern coast of Florida. The areas of Veterinary Medicine that Dr. Garcia enjoys the most are Surgeries, Cardiology and Teeth cleaning but he also enjoys the varied aspects and challenges faced by being a General Practitioner. Dr. Garcia is married, and he and his wife Tiffany have two children Eden and Crosby. They have relocated to Westlake where they will be sharing their home with a Goldendoodle (Archie) and two Devon Rex cats (Spice and Pout Pout). The Garcia family love traveling, spending time outdoors hiking, camping and exploring wildlife.