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Administration
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Veterinarians
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Veterinarian Support
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Our Team Overview

Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.  Encina Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

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Peter Nurre
DVM, DACVIM Medical Director
Education: San Francisco State University, majored in Biology and Nutrition, graduated in 1993; University of California Davis Veterinary School graduate of 2001; completed rotating internship and internal medicine residency at VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center

Professional Interests: Internal medicine and cardiology

Personal Interests: Outdoor and sporting activities

Professional Organizations: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA

"I chose veterinary medicine because I love working with pets and their families. Internal medicine is like a puzzle, many pieces fit together to reveal what we can do to best help the pet."...
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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.
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Wendi Aengus
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Dr. Julia Antczak
Julia Antczak
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Stephen Atwater
Stephen Atwater
Veterinary Specialist - Oncology
DVM, MS, DACVIM
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Ashley Bennett
Veterinary Specialist - Oncology
DVM, DACVIM
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Maggie Chang
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
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Monica Figueroa
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
Carl Koehler
Carl Koehler
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, DACVS
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Da Bin Lee
Veterinary Specialist - Dentistry
DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Lew
Jennifer Lew
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian
DVM
Dr. Milauskas
Elizabeth Milauskas
Staff Veterinarian
Peter Nurre
Peter Nurre
Medical Director
DVM, DACVIM
Molly Priest
Molly Priest
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
Dr. Rifat
Nadia Rifat
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Dr. Russell
Jacqueline Russell
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
Dr. Sorenson
Karen Sorenson
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
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Sarah Vasend
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
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Damion Walters
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
Jen Wang
Jenifer Wang
Staff Veterinarian
DVM - Practice Limited to Internal Medicine
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Nina Yanagisawa
Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care
DVM
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Liana Yates
Staff Veterinarian
DVM

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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Lydia Correa
Veterinary Assistant
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Claudia De Armas
Veterinary Assistant
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Yesenia Flores-Salas
Registered Veterinary Technician
RVT
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Allison Jarvis
Registered Veterinary Technician
RVT
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Danielle Maloney
Veterinary Assistant
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Kiri Peita
Veterinary Assistant
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Lindsey Radabaugh
Overnight Veterinary Assistant Lead
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Pattie Raney
Registered Veterinary Technician
RVT
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Rachel Rumsey
Registered Veterinary Technician
RVT
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Margaret Ryan
Veterinary Assistant
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Kathy Shuttlesworth
Doctor's Assistant Lead
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Michelle Storelee
Veterinary Assistant Lead
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Kayla Thomasson
Veterinary Assistant
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Jennifer Tsutsui
Veterinary Assistant
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Nicole White
Registered Veterinary Technician
RVT
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Fatima Zamudio
Veterinary Assistant

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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Sonia Davis
Outreach Coordinator
RVT
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Holly Noboa
Assistant Hospital Manager
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Francesca Cortese, RVT
Hospital Manager
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