Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

James Bower
Medical Director
Board Certification: ACVIM
Veterinary School: Michigan State University

Dr. James Bower received his degree from Michigan State University and pursued advanced study at the University of Pennsylvania as a small animal intern and the University of California ...
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Megan Blasier Duvall
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Megan Blasier Duvall (who practices as Dr. Blasier) graduated in 2003 from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed internships in small animal medicine, ...
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Camille Fischer
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Daniel Yturraspe
Associate Veterinarian
Board Certification: DACVS
Veterinary School: Washington State University
Graduate School: Colorado State University

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Dr. Kim Dean and Linus
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Kim Dean
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

In 2009 Dr. Dean graduated from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2010 she joined VCA Holly Street shortly after completing a year-long formal, small animal ...
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Eric Christenson
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

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Marissa Cruz
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

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Annie Walker
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Michigan State University

Dr. Annie Walker received her DVM from Michigan State University in 1996. Originally from Royal Oak, Michigan Dr. Walker came to California in 1996 and has been providing outstanding veterinary ...
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Jessie Yick
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Western University of Health Sciences

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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.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please contact one of the following nearby emergency care clinics.

-San Carlos Pet Hospital - (650)591-5718 - 718 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

-North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency Clinic - (650)348-2575 - 227 North Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94401