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 […]

Megan Mackintosh

Dr. Megan Mackintosh is originally from Vancouver, Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Victoria before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship and surgical internship at a private practice in […]

Emma Devereux

Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Dr. Emma Devereux developed a love for animals early in life and knew from a young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. Growing up, she spent her time playing soccer and tennis and riding horses whenever she had the chance. Dr. Devereux earned degrees in evolutionary […]

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 […]

Ethan McEnroe

Dr. Ethan McEnroe is a first-generation American who grew up in Bakersfield, California. Inspired by his father, a dairy veterinarian, he spent much of his childhood accompanying him on farm calls and listening to bedtime stories from James Herriot. From an early age, he knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become […]

Joseph Raleigh

A Southern California native, Dr. Joseph Raleigh graduated summa cum laude from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, followed by a rigorous three-year residency in Small Animal Surgery at UC Davis. As a board-certified veterinary surgeon, Dr. Raleigh offers […]