Meet the team behind the practice.
Dr. Sarah Bason and Dr. Katherine Siens have owned and led Granite Mountain Veterinary Hospital since 2020, bringing decades of combined experience and a deep commitment to the pets and families of Prescott.
Dr. Sarah Bason
- AzVMA
- AVMA
- Graduate of Washington State University
Dr. Bason was born in Scottsdale, Arizona and moved to Prescott in 1999, graduating from Prescott High School in 2002. She attended Yavapai College for her Associate's degree and Northern Arizona University for her Bachelor's degree.
During her time in Prescott, Dr. Bason worked as a Kennel Assistant and then Veterinary Technician for Granite Mountain Veterinary Hospital, then owned by Dr. Szekely. She moved to Pullman, Washington to attend Veterinary School at Washington State University, but quickly made her way back to Northern Arizona.
She had always kept in touch with Dr. Szekely, and when the time came for him to retire, he reached out to see if she had an interest in buying the clinic where she had started her veterinary career. She had always dreamed of purchasing the clinic and had a great potential partner and close friend in Dr. Siens. The two of them decided to take the leap and took ownership of the hospital in September of 2020.
Professional interests
Soft tissue surgery (particularly reconstructive and urinary surgery), geriatric care, and dentistry.
Outside the clinic
Dr. Bason enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family, including her fiancé Justin, children Greyson and Maeva, and dogs Buttercup, Nessie, Sergeant, Onyx, and Ebony. The clinic is very much a family project, so if you hear a ruckus coming from the back office, it's likely that Greyson and Maeva are visiting their mom at work.
Dr. Katherine Siens
- AzVMA
- AVMA
- USDA-accredited
- AAV
- Graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Siens has been practicing in the quad cities area for 12 years and the last 5 years has accepted the challenge of not only creating a quality of life for clients and pets she serves but now a family of staff she co-manages with Dr. Bason.
Dr. Siens has found over the years a passion for husbandry, nutrition, and behavior for large and small animals. She strives for best preventative care practices to mitigate problems later in an animal's life but has learned without clear communication her efforts are wasted. She encourages having open conversations with clients to expand the knowledge and understanding of a topic, allowing all of us to be part of the pet quality of life team. She believes that owning a pet shouldn't be a burden and strives to help humans and animals find balance in an ever-changing environment.
Dr. Siens supports strong family bonds and can't wait to meet yours! She cherishes her time spent off-roading, camping, or doing farm chores with her family. Watching her children grow and her property transforms into a native home for all creatures gives her hope and fills her heart. Every day there is something to learn and her children bring a different perspective that she can bring to her clients.
Professional interests
Behavior, husbandry, public health, and staff wellness.
Meet the team behind the practice.
Granite Mountain runs on the daily work of a tight-knit team of technicians, assistants, and front-desk staff. Here is a look at them through the years, from quiet behind-the-scenes moments to the events that make this place feel like family.
To provide exceptional veterinary care with kindness, transparency, and respect for every pet and every family that walks through our doors.