Our Team

Our mission at VCA All About Pets is to be the community's preferred provider of veterinary care for all dogs, cats, birds and small exotic pets. Service excellence for our clients and quality care for our patients are our first priorities.

We are committed to maintaining an environment in which knowledge is shared among both clients and staff and where courtesy, respect and compassion are the rule. We strive to deliver the best possible health care to all pets and emphasize preventive medicine as the means to achieve happier, healthier and longer lives for our patients.

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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Hiroko Hata
DVM Medical Director

Dr. Hiroko Hata joined VCA All About Pets Animal Hospital in October 2012. She had previously worked at VCA San Martin Animal Hospital for over a year. She was born and raised in Japan and moved to southern California when she was 10. She completed an intensive rotating internship in Tucson, AZ, where she discovered her love for internal medicine, neurology...and dachshunds!

When not in the hospital, she can be found spoiling her rescue dogs, Bunny (not a dachshund) and Simon (still not a dachshund), on hiking trails and beaches, discovering new food in the Bay Area, and spending time with family and friends....

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Katie Carstens
Hospital Manager

Katie grew up in Southern California before moving to Monterey County. That is where she worked at her last veterinary hospital for 15 years before joining All About Pets. She has worked in veterinary medicine for over 20 years. Katie has four kids, a husband and three cats at home waiting for her everyday when she arrives after working with her amazing team. She enjoys hiking, strength training, riding the family motorcycle with her husband and going to car shows in her spare time.

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.

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.

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.

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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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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