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Our Team

Working together closely with your family veterinarian, we can help ensure your pet gets the very best of care. Our specialists are experts in their specialty and use their skills and knowledge to help each and every one of our patients. As a team of veterinary professionals, we pride ourselves in being your veterinarians top choice.

Team Spotlight

Carl Koehler

DVM, DACVS Veterinary Specialist - Surgery

Education: Graduated from University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998; completed rotating internship in 1999 at the California Animal Hospital in West Los Angeles; completed a surgical internship in 2001 from Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas; completed a small animal surgical residency

Personal Interests: Biking, hiking and most outdoor activities

Professional Organizations: AVMA, VOS, ACVS

"I have always liked the challenge of medicine and surgery, and working with animals has always been my passion."...

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.

Armeti Aghashani

Veterinarian

DVM - Practice Limited to Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Stephen Atwater

Veterinary Specialist - Oncology

DVM, MS, DACVIM

Ashley Bennett

Veterinary Specialist - Oncology

DVM, DACVIM

Maggie Chang

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Monica Figueroa

Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

Carl Koehler

Veterinary Specialist - Surgery

DVM, DACVS

Da Bin Lee

Veterinary Specialist - Dentistry

DVM, DAVDC

Jennifer Lew

Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

DVM

Peter Nurre

Medical Director, Veterinary Specialist - Internal Medicine

DVM, DACVIM

Molly Priest

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Jacqueline Russell

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Karen Sorenson

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Sarah Vasend

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Damion Walters

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

DVM

Jenifer Wang

Staff Veterinarian

DVM - Practice Limited to Internal Medicine

Nina Yanagisawa

Staff Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

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.

Registered Veterinary Technician

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.

Francesca Cortese

Hospital Manager

RVT