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.

Catherine Grinstead
- Catherine Grinstead
Catherine Grinstead
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Cathy Grinstead graduated from the University of California Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She completed her internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the VCA Sacramento ...
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James F Biggart III, DACVS
- James F Biggart III, DACVS
James F. Biggart III
Veterinary Specialist
Board Certification: DACVS
Veterinary School: Texas A&M University
Graduate School: Colorado State University

Dr. Biggart is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1977, and joined VCA Sacramento Animal Medical Group in 2003. In addition to his extensive surgical experience, he ...
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Jill Mikovich
- Jill Mikovich
Jill Mikovich
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Jill Mikovich graduated from the University of California Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. During her veterinary training, Dr. Mikovich participated in research on feline infectious ...
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Karen Hume-Smith
- Karen Hume-Smith
Karen Hume-Smith
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Karen Hume-Smith grew up in Seattle, Washington. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis in 2010. During her veterinary training, Dr. Hume-Smith ...
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Kendra O'Connor
- Kendra O'Connor
Kendra O'Connor
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Kendra O'Connor grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University with a BS degree in Zoology, and continued at Iowa State University to complete her DVM degree. She then ...
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William Garfield
- William Garfield
William Garfield
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Louisiana State University

Dr. Garfield graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. He practiced in Louisiana for two years before relocating to southern California where he spent ...
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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.