DVM

Veterinarian Dr. Maribelle Orellana was born and raised in the San Francisco Peninsula. From a very young age, she has wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and grew up with a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rats, and lizards. Maribelle volunteered at the SF SPCA during high school, assisting in the …

Veterinarian Samantha Parkes earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Sam lived in Australia for seven years and had many experiences at a variety of Veterinary clinics treating animals ranging from dogs and cats to kangaroos and wombats.  Dr. Parkes’s veterinary interests include creating great connections with animals and their …

Clinical Director Dr. Vince Nguyen-The grew up in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and was exposed to various animals at a young age, including cats, dogs, and farm animals. His interest in science and biology led him to complete the Swiss equivalent of a B.S. in science. He then moved to California and graduated from …

Clinical Director I am a California native and grew up in San Francisco. After earning my DVM from Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine, Indiana, in 2002, I returned to California to practice medicine. After many years in private practice, I am still in awe of the incredible dedication and heart that members of our veterinary …