Our Team

The friendly, professional staff at VCA Crestwood is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to this mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet.

And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists. In a word: TEAMWORK!

Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From check-in to check-out, our team of pet lovers works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming experience for both you and your pet.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

paw Team Spotlight
Cherie Decker
DVM Medical Director

Dr. Decker was born and raised in Southern California. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from UC Riverside in 1996 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from UC Davis in 2003. She has been working at VCA Crestwood since 1996 when she started as a receptionist, then as an assistant, and later a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Upon graduation from UC Davis, she returned to VCA Crestwood as an associate veterinarian. In 2004, she became Medical Director, a position she still holds. She is married and has a dog. In her very limited spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and crafts...

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Gloria Aguilar
Veterinary Assistant Supervisor
Gloria, one of our Certified Veterinary Assistant and Treatment Supervisor, always knew she would work animals. Even as a kid she always brought home strays and cared for them. Gloria has cats, dogs, goats, chickens, and ducks. She has worked at VCA Crestwood for 18 years. In her free time Gloria loves to care for her barnyard critters and spending time with her grand kids, and they love granny's house because of all of the animals! Gloria loves her job and taking care of other people's pets. When people give feedback about how well we take care of their pets, it makes it worthwhile in her eyes.

Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.
Our Team
VCA Crestwood Team

Veterinarian Support

Our technicians and support team members are all gentle animal lovers who treat your pets with the compassion and respect they deserve. Explore our support team members' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital such a good choice for your pet's care.

Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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