The friendly, professional staff at VCA Burbank Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives.
To be true to the 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.
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Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.
Team Spotlight
Dr. Nicole Coates graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After veterinary school, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery, shelter medicine, and humane law enforcement at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in New York. Then she worked for one year as a feline-exclusive veterinarian. She joined VCA Burbank Animal Hospital in August 2011 and ascended to the position of medical director in June 2025. Her professional interests are endocrinology, dentistry, and mentoring new gradu...
