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Bethan Nitzsche

Medical Director

DVM

Dr. Bethan Nitzsche has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a child. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, she began her career at Midwest Exotic Animal Hospital & ER in Chicago before making Southern California her home.

For more than 15 years, Dr. Nitzsche has cared for pets and families in the High Desert community through VCA Yucca Valley Animal Hospital. As medical director, she is passionate about providing exceptional care, supporting her veterinary team, and helping pets live longer, healthier lives. She also helped introduce the hospital's Urgent Care service, making it easier for local pets to receive timely medical attention when they need it most.