Dr. Erin Troy
Dr. Erin Troy was raised on a small farm in Contra Costa County. She received her Bachelor's of Science from UC Davis and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Wisconsin. Dr Troy began working at MVH as part of the nursing staff before veterinary school and later returned as an Associate Veterinarian. In 1999 Dr Troy purchased the practice from her mentor Dr. Kennedy. Continuing education has always been a priority for Dr Troy and she has traveled to many conferences on Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation throughout the country. In addition, Dr Troy values community involvement and she enjoys speaking to groups of all backgrounds. She values the connections that she has made with the families with whom she has worked for so many years. Dr Troy enjoys spending her spare time doing many outdoor activities with her fiancé John and their dog Keller.
 

Dr. Jennifer Yamamoto
Dr. Jennifer Yamamoto was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. She knew from the age of five (when she adopted her first cat) that she wanted to be a veterinarian. After graduating from high school, she completed her bachelor’s degree in biology at UCLA and then headed straight to veterinary school at UC Davis. While at UC Davis, Jennifer actively participated in many clubs including the Holistic Medicine Club, Orphan Kitten Program and Fix Our Ferals. Jennifer has been practicing small animal medicine in Contra Costa County since 2002. In 2006, she earned her veterinary acupuncture certification through Colorado State University, and she is happy to be able to offer this complementary therapy to her patients at Muller Veterinary Hospital and the Canine Rehabilitation Center. Jennifer lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband Wes, daughter Katherine, faithful mutt Soco, and temperamental feline friend Meow Meow.

Dr. Kenda Burke
Dr. Kenda Burke is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz and Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. Her human practice, Well Within Chiropractic Center, is located in Oakland and she has been with our team for almost 2 years. She has studied chiropractic for animals through her schooling as well as from Dr. Jay Komarek, who is one of the top animal chiropractors in the world.
 

Betsey Carpenter DC, CAC
With over 20 years of experience as a chiropractor for humans, Dr. Carpenter extended her talent into treating small and large animals in 2002. She currently works at a variety of small animal clinics and equestrian stables throughout the Bay Area. Dr. Carpenter graduated from Options for Animals, an A.V.C.A (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association) accredited school. She also treats exotics as a volunteer at the Oakland Zoo.

Dr. Carpenter’s educational background includes a Bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Colorado and Dr. of Chiropractic from Palmer West College of Chiropractic. She is currently enrolled in the Advanced Program at Options for Animals which is a 3 to 5 year program.

Dr. Carpenter employs a variety of chiropractic techniques in her treatment of animals. She lives in Alameda and shares her home with five animals.

Joni Kamlet, RVT, CCRA (pending)
Joni is a Registered Veterinary Technician and will soon be completing courses to be a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA). She is also a massage therapist. Previously, Joni worked at an integrative holistic veterinary clinic, and has a great interest in canine nutrition . She is committed to helping dogs achieve the best quality of life possible. Joni lives in Moraga with her dog Singer and Bob the budgie.

Lisa Fisher, RVT
Lisa grew up on a ranch, and once showed quarter horses. A former school teacher, Lisa decided to change careers and work with animals. She loves working at the Canine Rehabilitation Center, and plans on continuing her education with an emphasis on this type of therapy. Lisa also works in the treatment area of the hospital that houses the Canine Rehabilitation Center. Lisa lives in Brentwood with her husband of 25 years, her 2 children, and her 2 boxers Chula and BullsEye.

Tracy Pavon (CBW Pending)
Tracy was born and raised in the Bay area and currently lives in Walnut Creek. She has been with Muller Veterinary Hospital since 2001. She is working toward her goal to become a Registered Veterinary Technician and hopes to be there soon. Tracy has taken and completed the CANINE MASSAGE course through Caninology® and is in the process of becoming a certified Canine Body Worker (CBW). Tracy loves working with animals! In her free time she enjoys spending time with her Labradoodle, Lucas D., and playing with her frisky cats Diesel and Gracie.