Our Team

Our professional and friendly Doctor Team at VCA Madera Pet Hospital is dedicated to keeping pets healthy and happy and helping sick pets get the best treatments to make them healthy again.

Our entire staff helps to educate pet owners on care for their pets, by recommending the best flea, tick and heartworm treatments and precsribe presciption diet foods when necessary.

We strive to make you and your pet feel welcome at our hospital.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.

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Laurie Tassano (Lauster)
DVM Medical Director

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Laurie Tassano was born and raised in Marin County. She decided she wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age after a vet came to speak to her 3rd grade class on Career Day. She started working at a small animal hospital when she was 14 years old and spent time volunteering for such local organizations as the Marin Humane Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Marine Mammal Center. Dr. Tassano did her undergraduate studies at U.C. Davis in Biological Sciences prior to entering their veterinary program. She graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary ...

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Marna Stein
Hospital Manager
A California native, Marna's desire to work with animals probably began at birth. Her mother fostered this shared passion, so she spent her youth riding horses and competing in reined cow horse, cutting, and reining events at a statewide and national level. Marna credits her horse years with teaching her the drive and dedication needed to succeed.

When it came time to decide on a career, Marna turned her focus to small animals and became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She spent the next 10 years as an RVT, receptionist, and Hospital Manager. Her experience included single doctor practice, emergency and criti...
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Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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