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Our Team

VCA Sterling Animal Hospital's Mission Statement:

  • To offer progressive, preventative, pet health care for each stage of life.
  • To empower our clients to be proactive on behalf of their pets' well-being.
  • To nurture the veterinary, client, pet bond.
  • To impart excellence in veterinary medicine to our patients, our clients, and to the next generation of veterinary professionals.
  • To provide a well-equipped medical facility and enhanced work environment for our exceptional, caring staff.
  • To foster the relationship of mutual respect entrusted to us by the community.
  • To surpass client expectations with our professional, attentive friendly manner.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

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.

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Samantha Tebo
DVM Medical Director

Dr. Samantha Tebo joined the team at VCA Sterling in 2019. Dr. Tebo originally hails from New York, where most of her family still resides. She spent 8 years as a veterinary technician prior to attending veterinary school. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University, with her Bachelor's in Biology, and studied in a tarantula research laboratory during her time in Michigan. Dr. Tebo then attended the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and spent the next few years in small animal practice locally.

Within veterinary medicine, Dr. Tebo is most interested in geriatric care and pain manageme...

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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 pets' care.
Philippe Blais
Philippe Blais
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Dr. Christine Koirala
Christine D. Koirala
Staff Veterinarian
DVM
Sam Tebo
Samantha Tebo
Medical Director
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 pets' care.
Emily Baird
Emily B.
Veterinary Assistant
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Jessica C.
Veterinary Assistant
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Melissa F.
Credentialed Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Mikayla Rouisse
Mikayla M.
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
CVT

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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Katelyn LaDou
Credentialed Hospital Manager
CVT

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our client service representatives and receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Cassie K.
Client Service Representative
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Amberly O.
Client Service Representative
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Rhona P.
Client Service Supervisor
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