Meet Our Team
Our Veterinarians
Dr. James Speas
Practice Owner
Dr. James Speas (J.D.) was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. Coming from a family of longtime ranchers and having…
Dr. Brittany Galvan
Veterinarian
Dr. Galvan was born and raised in Arizona and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona. She then…
Dr. Ranique Hsu
Veterinarian
Dr. Hsu grew up in Northern California but always wanted to connect with family roots. Therefore, she ventured to Taiwan…
Dr. Fiona Dodson
Medical Director
Dr. Fiona Dodson grew up in the Crescenta-Cañada Valley area and with CCPH as her family’s veterinarian! She graduated from…
Dr. Laura Soto-Briski
Veterinarian
Dr. Soto was born and raised in Southern California and was thrilled to join the wonderful team of doctors at…
Dr. Monika Wehbe
Veterinarian
Dr. Monika Wehbe grew up in the La Crescenta Valley and, at a young age, her love for veterinary medicine…
Dr. William Widdop
Veterinarian
Dr. Bill Widdop, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, founded Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital in Cordova Tennessee in 1988. This four-doctor-certified…
Dr. Yerania Brito
DVM, Associate Vet
Dr. Brito is an Associate Veterinarian who earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with honors from Western University of…
Our Technicians
Megan De Wilde
RVT
Megan De Wilde is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who graduated from Pierce College. Originally from the Adirondacks, she brings…
Jennifer Strong
RVT
Since she was a small child, Jennifer knew she would always work with animals. Her journey began at the pre-veterinary…
Jackie Stryker
Technician Manager, RVT
Jackie Stryker (she/her) is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Technician Manager dedicated to providing stress-free, high-quality care for animals.…
Sabrina Vigueras
Surgical Coordinator, RVT
Sabrina graduated in 2018 from Cal Poly Pomona in Animal Health Science and got her RVT license in the summer of 2020.…
Melanie De La Hoya
RVT
Melanie's passion for loving and helping animals came from her dad. She grew up with many animals including chickens, a…
Lacey Roy
RVT
Lacey is a graduate of Platt College's Veterinary Technician program. She spent the last 20 years working in customer service…
Our Support Staff
Cynthia Castro
Practice Manager
Cynthia Castro serves as the Practice Manager at our hospital, bringing a lifelong love of animals and a strong foundation…
Christina Cisneros
Veterinary Assistant
Working with animals is a dream come true for Christina. She grew up with many pets and started her career…
Claudia Benitez
Veterinary Assistant
Claudia has always been an animal lover and grew up with cats and dogs as pets. She graduated from UC Riverside with…
Daniela Carrillo
Veterinary Assistant
Growing up Dani had a few furry companions that she loved and cared for. She initially wanted to work in…
Monica Diaz
Veterinary Assistant
Samantha Vizcaino
Veterinary Assistant
Samantha graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's in Animal Science and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Veterinary…
Olivia Gomez
Veterinary Assistant
Olivia Gomez is a Veterinary Assistant dedicated to providing efficient, comfortable, and respectful care to every patient. As a Fear…
Andrea Perez
Veterinary Assistant
Andrea Perez is a Veterinary Assistant dedicated to making veterinary visits less stressful and scary for pets. Originally from Guadalajara,…
Carla Viana
Client Care Representative
Carla grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and always had pets. Her home consists of her family, children, and…
Tara Umfress
Pharmacy Technician
Tara grew up with many pets. During high school she shadowed a veterinary clinic and was hooked. She graduated with…
Sarah Salgado
Client Care Representative
Sarah Salgado (she/her) is a Client Care Representative from San Fernando, CA, dedicated to assisting clients and their pets with…
Jennifer Ries
Practice Manager
Jennifer started her veterinary career in 1989. Helping pets live healthy, happy lives has always been a passion for her.…
Megan Harmon
Hospital Coordinator
Megan Harmon (she/her) is the Hospital Coordinator at CCPH, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive top-quality care and…
Stacy Gonzalez
Client Care Representative
Stacy is a Client Care Representative (CCR) from Highland Park. In her role, she is dedicated to supporting clients and…
Angelly Lopez
Client Care Representative
Angie is a dedicated Veterinary Client Care Representative at CCPH, known for her compassionate client service and fast-paced efficiency. Inspired…
Kathryn Neal
Client Care Representative
Kathryn Neal (she/they) is a dedicated Client Care Representative with a passion for creating positive experiences for clients and their…
We're hiring
Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them? Join our dedicated team at Crescenta Cañada Pet Hospital. We’re proud to offer a supportive, growth-minded environment where compassion, collaboration, and high-quality care come first.
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