Jill Giri
A California native, Dr. Giri was born in Los Gatos and developed a lifelong passion for working with animals at an early age. Dr. Giri earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she initially planned to pursue a career in the horse breeding industry. While living […]
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Adam
Dr. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Adam is a sixth-generation Central Coast native whose love of animals began early, helping at her grandmother’s farm and raising animals through 4-H. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical training at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since 2018, […]
Carly Gerhardt
Dr. Carly Gerhardt earned both her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, where she developed a strong interest in emergency and critical care medicine. After graduation, she moved to California’s Central Coast at the encouragement of her brother, who convinced her to trade Michigan winters for beach days. She later […]
Beth Saldana
Dr. Beth Saldana is a Houston, Texas native who knew from an early age that she wanted to dedicate her life to caring for animals. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas before pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating at the top […]
Claudia Bowman
Dr. Claudia Bowman is a board-certified veterinary internist with extensive experience diagnosing and managing complex internal medicine cases in dogs and cats. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree before completing a rigorous residency in small animal internal medicine, culminating in board certification through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). As a […]
Evan Ross
With deep family roots on California’s Central Coast, Dr. Evan Ross has always considered the region a second home. Now, he’s thrilled to return as a veterinary cardiologist at Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital. A graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ross completed a rigorous rotating internship at VCA West […]
Kenneth Bruecker
Dr. Ken Bruecker is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with an additional board certification in sports medicine and rehabilitation. A UC Davis graduate, he completed his surgical residency and master’s degree at Colorado State University, and has since become widely regarded as a leader in small animal orthopedics. Dr. Bruecker has been instrumental in advancing techniques […]
Elizabeth Mewengkang
Born and raised in New Jersey, Elizabeth always knew she was destined for a career in veterinary medicine. She began as a receptionist in a general practice, moved into specialty and emergency medicine, and quickly fell in love with the advanced care it provides. Her journey took her to Charlotte, NC, where she helped open […]
Yoneko Tamaki
A Central Coast native, Yoneko Tamaki brings a deep connection to the communities of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Her path into veterinary medicine began unexpectedly while attending the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA. During that time, she started volunteering full-time with a dog rescue—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion […]
Carli Hendrickson
Dr. Hendrickson earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She went on to complete a small animal rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin in 2020, followed by a Diagnostic Imaging Residency at UC Davis, which she completed in July 2024. She became a Diplomate […]