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.

Dr. Steven D. Paulick
- Dr. Steven D. Paulick
Dr. Steven D. Paulick
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Washington State University

Dr. Steven Paulick has been with VCA for over 20 years. Prior to joining VCA South County in 1995, he practiced at VCA Asher Animal Hospital in Reading. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at ...
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Dr. Jacques S. Drazsnzak, II
- Dr. Jacques S. Drazsnzak, II
Dr. Jacques S. Drazsnzak, II
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Colorado State University
Graduate School: George Washington University

Dr. Drazsnzak grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the foothills of the Ozark mountains. After graduating from Fayetteville High School, he accepted an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship ...
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Dr. Steven Dennis
- Dr. Steven Dennis
Dr. Steven Dennis
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Steven Dennis joined VCA South County in May 2005. He is a Santa Barbara native who earned his degree in Molecular Biology from UC Santa Cruz and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis in ...
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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, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.