Meet Our Support Staff Team

Christina Cesneros

Working with animals is a dream come true for Christina. She grew up with many pets and started her career as a volunteer at an animal hospital. She graduated from the Platt College for Veterinary Technicians.

Claudia Benitez

Claudia has always been an animal lover and grew up with cats and dogs as pets. She graduated from UC Riverside with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish Literature.

Daniela Carrillo

Growing up Dani had a few furry companions that she loved and cared for. She initially wanted to work in child development, but after getting an opportunity to work for a spay/neuter mobile clinic as a receptionist and a dog bather her professional ambitions shifted towards animals.

Monica Diaz

Samantha Vizcaino

Samantha graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's in Animal Science and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is passionate about providing culturally competent care and ensuring everyone feels welcome here at CCPH!

Olivia Gomez

Olivia started working in the veterinary field at 17 years old at a small clinic and soon realized how rewarding and fulfilling working with animals in need is.

Andrea Perez

Carla Viana

Carla grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and always had pets. Her home consists of her family, children, and a fluffy dog. After volunteering at a veterinary hospital in high school, Carla was hooked and has worked in the Veterinary world ever since.

Tara Umfress

Tara grew up with many pets. During high school she shadowed a veterinary clinic and was hooked. She graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science from CSU Chico.

Jocelyn Nunez

Jocelyn is from Pasadena California and has always had a love for all our furry friends. Growing up she would rescue stray cats and dogs and take them home to treat them back to health or find them new homes.

Sarah Salgado

Jennifer Ries

Jennifer started her veterinary career in 1989. Helping pets live healthy, happy lives has always been a passion for her. She especially loves all things cat!