VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center

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, DACVIM (Cadiology)

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Washington State University
    Certifications: DACVIM/Cardiology
    Departments: Cardiology

    Dr. 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, DACVR

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    Certifications: DACVR
    Departments: Surgery

    After 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, DACVIM (Neuro)

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    Certifications: DACVIM/Neurology
    BS, Biology, University of California, San Diego
    Departments: Neurology

    Jessica 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, DACVS

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    Certifications: DACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Celia 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, DACVECC

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    Certifications: DACVECC
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Dr. 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 Care

    Jennifer 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

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Western University of Health Sciences

    Charli 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

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Tennessee

    Kate 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

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Western University of Health Sciences

    Shannon 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

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    MS in Marine Science, University of San Diego
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Beth 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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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

We are located at 9801 Old Winery Place in Sacramento. Our hospital is open 24 hours a day every day to help care for your emergency needs. Our emergency fee is $135. If you are planning to come in on emergency, please call (916)362-3111 so that we are ready for you.

If your pet has swallowed a medication or toxic substance, you can call Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435 for the most up to date information and immediate assistance. The cost of the service is $65.

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