Doctors
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.
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Brian MacKie, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Brian MacKie, DACVIM (Cadiology)
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, Washington State University
Certifications: DACVIM/Cardiology
Departments: CardiologyDr. Brian MacKie, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University in 2005. Following graduation, he completed a one-year rotating internship ...
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Linda Mellema, DVM, DACVR
Linda Mellema, DACVR
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, University of California, Davis
Certifications: DACVR
Departments: SurgeryAfter graduation from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Mellema completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Following ...
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Jessica Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Jessica Schmidt, DACVIM (Neuro)
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, University of California, Davis
Certifications: DACVIM/Neurology
BS, Biology, University of California, San Diego
Departments: NeurologyJessica Schmidt, DVM obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California, San Diego. She then received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005 from the University ...
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Celia Valverde, DVM, DACVS
Celia Valverde, DACVS
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, University of California, Davis
Certifications: DACVS
Departments: SurgeryCelia Valverde, DVM, DACVS, completed her Small Animal Surgery residency at U.C. - Davis in 2001 and became a Diplomate in the Academy of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003. Dr. Valverde had extensive training ...
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Chris Wong updated
Chris Wong, DACVECC
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, University of California, Davis
Certifications: DACVECC
Departments: Emergency/Critical CareDr. Wong graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1992. He performed his internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA after which he remained on staff. He spent 3 years ...
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Jennifer Arnold
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, University of California, Davis
Departments: Emergency/Critical CareJennifer Arnold, DVM, received her DVM degree from the University of California, Davis in 2002. She then joined VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center and completed a one-year internship with ...
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Charli Dong, DVM
Charli Dong
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Western University of Health SciencesCharli Dong grew up in Cupertino, California and received her Bachelors degree in Animal Science from UC Davis. She later received her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences. In her spare ...
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Kate Hamon, DVM
Kate Hamon
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, University of TennesseeKate Hamon, DVM, received a BA degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 2008. During her time at NCSU she worked as a veterinary assistant in a local clinic and volunteered at a ...
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Shannon Heidorn, DVM
Shannon Heidorn
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Western University of Health SciencesShannon Heidorn, DVM, is originally from Riverside California. She did her undergraduate work at the University of California Davis, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal ...
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Beth Johnson, DVM
Beth Johnson
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, University of California, Davis
MS in Marine Science, University of San Diego
Departments: Emergency/Critical CareBeth Johnson grew up in Milwaukee, WI. She received a bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison before moving to California to pursue a master's degree in Marine Science ...
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