Dr. Kyle Santelio is a Southern California native, born and raised in Cerritos. He began his career early on working as a veterinary assistant in high school. Dr. Santelio earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Zoology at Cal State Long Beach, then went on to graduate from Western University of Health and Sciences. After … Read moreKyle Santelio, DVM

Dr. Carrie Herrema was born and raised in Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University and worked in marketing for several years before deciding to make a career change. She went on to graduate from Western University of Health Sciences here in California, then helped at a clinic and animal rescue organizations … Read moreCarrie Herrema, DVM

Dr. Claire Gunderson was born and raised in Long Island, New York. She began her career in animal care as a technician, and in 2009, came out west to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Dr. Gunderson then went to veterinary school at Iowa State University. … Read moreClaire Gunderson, DVM

Dr. Jodi Matsuoka was born and raised in Honolulu, HI and attended the University of Hawaii where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. She then attended veterinary school at Oregon State University and completed an internship in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. After her … Read moreJodi Matsuoka, DVM

Dr. Susan Gilliam is a native of Los Angeles. After many years in the corporate office environment in a completely different field, she chose veterinary medicine as a second career, so that she could have a positive impact on pet companions and their guardians. With the loving support of her husband, she returned to school … Read moreSusan Gilliam, DVM

Dr. Shadie Ghaffari Dan is a southern California native, born and raised in Santa Monica. She finished her undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. During her time off she enjoyed working as a life guard at the beach in the Pacific Palisades, and taking care of … Read moreShadie Ghaffari Dan, DVM

Dr. Vivian Nagao grew up in southern California. She attended UCLA where she earned her BS in Biology and MS in Pharmacology. Dr. Nagao worked in research for a couple of years before attending The Ohio State University for veterinary school. After graduating from veterinary school in 2004, she completed her internship in small animal … Read moreVivian Nagao, DVM, MS, CVA

Dr. Jen Bailey was born and raised in Mililani, Hawaii. She attended Colorado State University where she earned her BS in Microbiology and her DVM in 2001. She then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. Dr. Bailey first came to Bay Animal Hospital in June … Read moreJennifer Bailey, DVM

Dr. Sean Goodell is a southern California native, born and raised in Riverside. He earned a BS in Animal Science from Cal Poly Pomona in 1996, and a DVM from UC Davis in 2000. After earning his veterinary degree, he completed a 1 year rotating medicine and surgery internship at the Colorado State University Veterinary … Read moreSean Goodell, DVM