The core of our medical team is composed of highly educated veterinary specialists who have undergone rigorous training in their respective fields. VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital also promotes instruction by educating resident and intern doctors.
Though we are many different specialists, our single purpose is to provide world-class treatment through comprehensive and collaborative medicine.
Team Spotlight
Name: J. Michael Walters (please call me Mike and the J is for John, DON’T call me John)
Undergrad school: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Veterinary school: Louisiana State University
Residency: Colorado State University
Why did you choose to become a Veterinary Criticalist?
I became a criticalist and emergency clinician because I enjoy fast pace and the immediate changes I can make in patients’ lives.
It’s really a life or death situation on occasion and that is exciting.
Why do you choose to practice at VCA West Coast? To make a difference in patients and clients lives. To help ...
