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Client Services
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Thomas Moreno
Pet Care Specialists
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Dr. Dawn Harris
Veterinarians
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Our Team

The friendly, professional staff at VCA Mission Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to this mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet.

And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists. In a word: TEAMWORK!

Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From check-in to check-out, our team of pet lovers works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming experience for both you and your pet.

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.

paw Team Spotlight
Eliset
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Eliset graduated from the Palo Alto College Veterinary Technology program in 2004 and has been serving VCA for over 19 years as an LVT. She has a passion for client service and education and enjoys training new generations of hospital staff professionals since they are the future of the hospital and veterinary care.

Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.
Dr. Dawn Harris
Dawn Harris
Staff Veterinarian

Veterinarian Support

Our technicians and support team members are all gentle animal lovers who treat your pets with the compassion and respect they deserve. Explore our support team members' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital such a good choice for your pet's care.
Yaritz Orihuela
Yaritza Orihuela
Veterinary Assistant
Jenna Perez
Jenna Perez
Veterinary Assistant
Giselle Rivera-Lopez
Giselle Rivera-Lopez
Veterinary Assistant

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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Stephanie Gonzales
Client Service Representative Lead

Pet Care Specialists

Just as we emphasize health, we also understand the value of providing a full line of care to our clients, which may include boarding and/or grooming services. Our team of caring and compassionate staff are here to offer your pets exceptional services that keep them feeling and looking their best while you're away.
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Xavier Cantu
Kennel Assistant
Thomas Moreno
Tomas Moreno
Kennel Assistant
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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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