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Our Team

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and staff and learn more about them. Our doctors and staff have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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Sean Yoshimoto
DVM, DACVIM Medical Director, Veterinarian Specialist - Internal Medicine

Dr. Yoshimoto received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California Davis. After an internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, he returned to UC Davis and completed a residency in internal medicine.

After practicing in the West Los Angeles area for the past 18 years, he joined VCA ASEC in July 2022, as our Medical Director.

Dr. Yoshimoto is a Board Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist. His interests are in respiratory disease in dogs and cats, endoscopy, and ultrasound. He is available for consultation and referral Wednesday through Friday....

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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.
Dr. Balfour
Raviv Balfour
Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery
DVM, DACVS
Dr. Barncord
Kristin Barncord
Veterinarian Specialist
DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology
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Betty Chow
Veterinarian Specialist - Internal Medicine
BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVIM
Dr. Chow
Eric Chow
Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery
DVM, DACVS
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Sara Crespo-Szabo
Veterinarian Specialist - Internal Medicine
DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Downing
Sue Downing
Veterinarian Specialist
DVM, DACVIM-Oncology
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Jenn Hubbard
Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery
DVM, DACVS
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Andres Ixtlahuac
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Ingrid Judge
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Laurel Krause
Veterinarian Specialist - Internal Medicine
DVM, DACVIM
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Teresa Linder
Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery
DVM, DACVS
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Melissa Ong
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Roxanne Regalado
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
Dr. Reichle
Jean Reichle
Veterinarian Specialist - Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
DVM, MS, DACVR
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Daniella Ross
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
Dr. Saelinger
Carley Saelinger
Veterinarian Specialist
VMD, DACVIM-Cardiology
Brittany
Brittany Shuster
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
Dr. Somerville
Mary Somerville
Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery
DVM, DACVS
Dr. Spurlock
Nicole Spurlock
Criticalist, Department Co-Manager - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM, DACVECC
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Ian Sroufe
Resident Veterinarian - Surgery
DVM
Dr. Trish Tovar
Tricia Tovar
Criticalist, Department Co-Manager - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM, DACVECC
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Sharmei Vicente
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Kimberly Vu
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Kelleigh Waters
Clinician - Emergency & Critical Care
DVM
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Sean Yoshimoto
Medical Director, Veterinarian Specialist - Internal Medicine
DVM, DACVIM

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.
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Zoe Olmos
Specialty Departments Manager
RVT
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Vanessa Washburn
Emergency & Critical Care Department Manager
RVT

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.
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Daisy Gomez
Client Service Manager
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Lavan Holmes
Director of Operations
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Breanna Karr
Hospital Administrator
RVT
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Lindsey Olmos
Relationship & Marketing Manager
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