Originally from the bay area, Heather went to UC Santa Barbara for her undergraduate degree and triple majors in Biology, Art Studio and Art History. She then went on to veterinary school in Pomona at Western University of Health Sciences and graduated in 2007. After...
A complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos and heartworm preventatives is maintained in our in-house pharmacy at Animal Hospital of the Sierra so that our doctors can prescribe a variety of medications for their patients. Medications range from those used to treat sick or injured...
The staff at Animal Hospital of the Sierra are not just employees, we are pet owners too! We each have a great deal of love and respect for animals and that is the primary reason we work at this animal hospital. Our passion is to...
Our doctors have the skill and experience to perform many types of soft tissue (non-orthopedic) surgeries in our hospital. Surgeries performed commonly at our hospital include: Laceration and wound repairs Tumor and mass removals Cystotomy for bladder stones Gastrointestinal foreign body removal Entropion (eyelid) correction ...
Ultrasound is a form of non-invasive imaging. This technology uses sound waves to create an image of internal organs and their architecture. This imaging modality is advantageous because it is a non-invasive way to evaluate a patient for abdominal masses, fluid in a body cavity,...
Within our own lab, our staff can perform a variety of routine procedures including fecal samples, urinalysis, blood smears, ear smears, fine needle aspirates, and skin scrapings. We also offer Complete Blood Counts (CBC), blood chemistries, electrolytes, heartworm/tick-borne disease tests, and FeLV/FIV tests. Commercial and specialty...
At Animal Hospital of the Sierra, our treatment area serves many purposes for us to care for your pets. Surgery patients and hospitalized pets are kept here under the watchful eyes of our Registered Veterinary Technicians and veterinary assistants. Our treatment area is stocked for...