VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.

Veterinary Support

  • Hospital Supervisor Zoom
    Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)
    • Hospital Supervisor
      Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)

    Technician Supervisor

    Sylvia Gottfried
    Veterinary Tech School: Mesa College


    Graduated from the AHT Program in 1996, was recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Association's RVT of the Year in Private Practice in 2003, became certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care in 2004
     

    An active member of the ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, CaRVTA (California Registered Veterinary Technician Association), VECCS (Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society), and AVECCT (Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians). I have been employed at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center since 1995. My area of interest is emergency/ critical care and trauma. I live with my husband, three children, two dogs, and three cats. My hobbies include gardening and baking (especially cakes).
     

  • Hospital Supervisor Zoom
    Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)
    • Hospital Supervisor
      Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)

    Technician Supervisor

    Joy King
    Veterinary Tech School: Los Angeles Pierce College

    I've been with the Internal Medicine team for nearly 10 years. I enjoy working closely with the doctors and nurses, developing relationships with our patients and clients over the course of the pet's therapy. Our team creates a wonderfully nurturing environment where many of our nurses go on to veterinary school. With the leadership of our doctors and study-oriented nurses, we are consistenly pursuing up-to-date treatments to improve our knowledge base and standard of care. In my time at VCA, I participated in a double-blind study for Pimobendan, a cardiac drug, now approved for use in the United States. As a nursing supervisor, I have been involved in training the staff on some of the Internal Medicine procedures within the hospital including endoscopy and chemotherapy. Some of my personl interests include photography, playing with my dog, Alina, and I've been a life-long passmember at SeaWorld.
     

  • Hospital Supervisor Zoom
    Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)
    • Hospital Supervisor
      Hospital Supervisors. Listed from the left: Karen Recaberan (Surgery), Cathy McKinney (Client Services), Debbie Hannis (Emergency), Richard McAndrew (Hospital Supervisor), Joy King (Internal Medicine), Sylvia Gottfried (Nursing Supervisor)

    Technician Supervisor

    Karen Momsen
    Veterinary Tech School: Mesa College Animal Health Technology 1987

    After obtaining her RVT degree Karen was hired by the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center. I worked with the emergency service for 7 years. I have been with the surgery department since 1995 and am currently the supervisor of the surgical technician staff.

    Karne's hobbies include gardening, photography, animal care, and Disneyland. Karen lives with her husband Warner, and daughter Kyra who help care for their many pets: cats, birds, chickens, ducks, turkey, and fish.

     

Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.
Phone: 619-299-2400
Fax: 619-299-9068
2317 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. The hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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