Veterinary Support

Beth
- Beth
Technician Supervisor
Beth S.
Veterinary Tech School: Yuba College
School: Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology, 1987

Beth started her veterinary career in 1985 and has worked for American River since 1998. She is an avid dog agility competitor and trainer, and has been a member of Sacramento's Haute Dawgs Agility Group since 1999. She and her husband, Darrin, share their home with their Aussie "Xodie", and Pug, "Cirby"
Rebeccah Graves
- Rebeccah Graves
Registered Veterinary Technician
Rebeccah G.
Veterinary Tech School: Carrington College of California

I am a proud owner of an English bulldog and a pit/doxie mix, 2 cats, 2 tarantulas and a double yellow amazon parrot, and absolutely love what I do.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Chelsey L.
Veterinary Tech School: Veterinary Alied Staff Education

I have been involved with animals since I was 11. I was the adoption councilor for Friends of Auburn/Placer county rescue group, and for the Placer SPCA. I ran adoptions at Petco on Sundays for 6 years. I took on my first job in a veterinary hospital at the age of 14. I have been working in the field ever since. I aspire to become a veterinarian after working for at least 5 years as a Veterinary Assistant for the hands on experience. I have 3 cats, Patches, Ginger, and Max, 3 guppies and a thorough breed horse. I am a member of the Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers.
Jennifer
- Jennifer
Registered Veterinary Technician
Jennifer M.
Veterinary Tech School: Bryman

I went to college and graduated and have been a registered veterinary technician since then.
Nicole Herrera
- Nicole Herrera
Veterinary Assistant
Nicole H.

I have been working with animals for 16 years. I have done a little of everything started at a groomers, then worked into kennel for 5 years and a general practice. I then transferred to EC/Specialty at G.P since moving to the area. I have owned many animals over the years currently I have a dog 3 cats, and a duck. I also have raised an uncountable amount of kittens through out the years.
Stephanie Wahab
- Stephanie Wahab
Veterinary Assistant
Stephanie W.
School: Chico State, 2009

My name is Stephanie Wahab and I've been working at VCA American River Animal hospital since 2002. I've lived in Orangevale my whole life. I graduated from Chico State in 2009 with a degree in animal science. specializing in large animals. I'm currently working on my veterinary application. I live with my family, which includes my dog, cats, chickens, bunnies, and quinea pigs.

Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.