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EMERGENCY/INTENSIVE CARE/WELLNESS
Dr. Patricia Alexander | Dr. Leslie Angus | Dr. Grace Davainis | Dr. Nicholas Davainis Dr. Tonia Fisher | Dr. Kim Henry | Dr. Beth Kenyon | Dr. Cathy Robello | Dr. Kim Soderholm Dr. Becky Talcott | Dr. Briar Visser Click on the following links to view information on our other doctors: |
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Dr. Patricia Alexander Dr. Alexander is from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She received dual bachelors degrees (French literature and language and biology) from the University of Virginia. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania and did an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Alexander practiced in Oregon prior to joining PetCare. Dr. Alexander has a special interest in emergency medicine, wound management, pain management and the human animal bond. Dr. Alexander lives with her three cats and is an outdoor enthusiast who loves gardening and travel. |
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Dr. Leslie Angus Dr. Angus was born and raised in New Mexico. She attended New Mexico State University where she played and eventually helped coach the women's softball team. Dr. Angus obtained her veterinary degree from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine and upon graduation she promptly left eight months of snow for the year round sun of Los Angeles, California. She joined a twenty-four hour hospital in L.A. and worked the emergency shift for seven years before returning to New Mexico to manage the emergency clinic in Albuquerque. She returned to California to join PetCare Veterinary Hospital where she has been practicing emergency medicine and critical care. Dr. Angus lives in Santa Rosa with her partner Dr. Kim Henry (another PetCare veterinarian), their son and daughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats. |
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Dr. Grace Davainis Dr. Davainis was born in Tennessee and was raised in Petaluma, California. She received a bachelors degree with departmental honors from Oklahoma State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Davainis completed an internship at North Carolina State University, and was voted Intern of the Year. Dr. Davainis has authored and published several articles and has a special interest in cardiology and critical care. Dr. Davainis lives with her husband, Nicholas (another PetCare doctor), their two children, one cat and two black Labs. Dr. Davainis enjoys hiking, biking, skiing and sailing. |
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Dr. Nicholas Davainis Dr. Davainis grew up in Corte Madera, California. He received his bachelors degree from U.C. Davis and his veterinary degree with honors from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Davainis was staff emergency clinician for four years at MedVet in Ohio, (the largest emergency and specialty care hospital in the Midwest), and then practiced general medicine at a 24 hour practice in North Carolina prior to joining PetCare. Dr. Davainis has a special interest in surgery. Dr. Davainis lives with his wife, Grace (another PetCare doctor), their two children, one cat and two black Labs. Dr. Davainis enjoys many outdoor activities (biking, hiking, skiing, sailing) and is especially passionate about windsurfing. |
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Dr. Tonia Fisher Dr. Fisher grew up in New Mexico where she graduated from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with General Honors with a B.S. in Biology. She went on to earn her veterinary degree from Colorado State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Fisher joined PetCare after completing a one year internship at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura. Her areas of special interests include dentistry and surgery. Dr. Fisher lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, 3 cats and her dog Rumor. In her spare time she enjoys working on her house, making stained glass windows and going to the gym. |
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Dr. Kim Henry Dr. Henry was raised in Delaware and earned her B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 before moving to Los Angeles where she worked at McClave Veterinary Hospital, a large 24 hour practice. She joined the team at PetCare in 1997 and has been an integral part of the hospital's development. She has a special interest in emergency medicine. Dr. Henry lives in Santa Rosa with her partner Dr Leslie Angus, their son and daughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats. Dr Henry enjoys spending time with her family, running and traveling. |
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Dr. Beth Kenyon Dr. Kenyon received her Bachelor's degree from U.C. Davis and went on to graduate from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kenyon joined PetCare after completing a one year internship at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura. Dr. Kenyon has a special interest in Feline Medicine and is very active with community cat rescue. In her free time she enjoys reading, sewing and craft projects. |
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Dr. Cathy Robello Dr. Robello grew up in the Los Angeles area. She received her bachelors degree from the Occidental College in L.A, and received her masters and veterinary degrees from UC Davis. Dr. Robello completed a non-traditional internship at Oak Meadow Veterinary Hospital in Los Gatos and was a resident in intensive care, anesthesia and critical care at Georgia State Universitys Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Dr. Robello has a special interest in feline medicine, trauma and critical care. Dr. Robello lives in Santa Rosa with her husband Gil (a founder of PetCare and one of our veterinary surgeons), their three children, 3 cats and 3 dogs. Dr. Robello enjoys raising her children, managing their sports teams, volunteering at their schools and music. |
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Dr. Kim Soderholm Dr. Soderholm grew up in Minnesota and Oregon before moving to Healdsburg as a freshman in high school. She earned her Bachelors degree in Biology from Sonoma State University before attending the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a one year internship in San Diego and has a special interest in emergency medicine and dentistry. Dr. Soderholm lives in Santa Rosa with her fiancé and two indoor cats and a dog. They spend much of their time gardening and home remodeling. She enjoys scuba diving and traveling. |
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Dr. Becky Talcott Dr Talcott was born in West Point, New York and lived all over the United States while growing up. She received her Bachelors and veterinary degrees from U.C. Davis. Dr. Talcott has practiced in Los Altos, Davis and Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Talcott lives with her husband, Dr. Kent Talcott (one of PetCares surgeons), her two children, one cat and a golden retriever. While not at the hospital, Dr. Talcott enjoys backpacking, gardening, reading, and photography. |
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Dr. Briar Visser Dr. Visser spent most of her childhood playing in the redwood groves of Muir Woods in Marin County, where her father was the resident park ranger. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Sacramento State University. Dr Visser worked at a veterinary diagnostic lab in West Sacramento before attending the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Visser completed a one year internship at the Sacramento Animal Medical Group, then stayed on as an emergency doctor before moving on to the Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, California and then to PetCare. Dr. Visser enjoys working with dogs, cats, and some small exotics. She spends her free time with her two dogs, two cats, one horse, a cockatiel named Beaker, and a pond full of koi. |
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