VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital

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Our Team

Our Team

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS) exists to serve our patients, their owners and their veterinarians.

In accordance with our role in providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care through close interaction with our referring veterinarians, our commitment is to provide the highest quality veterinary medical service possible, to advance the veterinary profession through teaching and learning, to heal and comfort our patients by treating them humanely and with dignity, and to support our clients and ease their burden of confronting serious illness in their pets.

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.

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.

Katherine Hansen

Veterinary Specialist - Radiation Oncology

DVM, DACVR-RO

Jennifer Hofer

Veterinary Specialist

DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Elyssa Katz

Staff Veterinarian - Internal Medicine

DVM, Practice Limited to Internal Medicine

Erin Kishi

Veterinary Specialist - Surgery

DVM, DACVS-SA

Claire Legallet

Emergency Veterinarian

DVM

Anna Nomura

Emergency Veterinarian

VMD

Julie Soohoo

Veterinary Specialist - Dermatology

DVM, DACVD

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.

Natalie B.

Technician Lead (Surgery)

Veterinary Assistant Lead (Emergency)

Technician Lead (ICU)

RVT

Laura X.

Technician Lead (Oncology)

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.