SAGE

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis
Internship Training: San Francisco Veterinary Specialists
Residency Training: Animal Emergency Center; Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Certification: Diplomate ACVECC (2010)

Dr. Jessica Beymer was born and raised in Berkeley, California. She graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and minor in English, and finished veterinary school at Davis in 2004. The intervening years were spent as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the small animal Intensive Care Unit, where her mission was to support pets with acute and life-threatening illnesses. After completing veterinary school, teamwork among students, clinicians, and support staff ultimately encouraged Dr. Beymer to pursue a 12-month rotating internship at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists and a three-year residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Animal Emergency Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Beymer is board certified in Emergency and Critical Care and has published research papers on blood product safety and Dieffenbachia toxicity. Her special areas of interest are transfusion medicine and therapeutic ventilation.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Ohio State University
Residency Training: Four Seasons Animal Hospital

Dr. Matt Blanchong is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he studied business administration and Japanese. After graduating, he spent three years living abroad in Japan, working and studying. He developed a deep passion for Asian food and culture while there. After returning to the United States, Dr. Blanchong worked as an investment banker in California for three years before returning to school to pursue his veterinary degree at Ohio State University. In addition to his DVM, Dr. Blanchong received a Master’s degree in Veterinary Biosciences. Since completing veterinary school in 2007, Dr. Blanchong has worked exclusively in the emergency and critical care field.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Blanchong loves swimming and running. He also enjoys fine cuisine and tasting various California wines. He has a wonderful rescue golden retriever named Stoli.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Atlantic Veterinary College – University of Prince Edward Island
Internship Training: VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center

Dr. Jessica Brandrup graduated from the University of San Diego in 2005 with a BA in biology and a minor in chemistry. She received her DVM from Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. After graduating veterinary school, Dr. Brandrup completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. Since finishing her internship, Dr. Brandrup has been practicing emergency medicine in California.

Dr. Brandrup enjoys the pace and unpredictability of emergency medicine, as well as being able to help owners in such a hectic time. Some of the aspects of emergency medicine she enjoys most include surgery and toxicologic emergencies.

When not in the clinic, Dr. Brandrup enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling around the US and beyond. Dr. Brandrup has wanted to be a veterinarian since before she could pronounce it, for love of animals and medicine.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis
Internship Training: Veterinary Specialty Hospital; San Diego, CA

Dr. Gerardo Martin del Campo received a B.S. in Animal Science from UC Davis in 1996, and continued at Davis for veterinary school, receiving his DVM in 2000. After finishing vet school, Dr. Martin del Campo completed a rotating small animal internship in medicine, surgery, neurology, and emergency at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. He has worked as an emergency clinician in the Bay Area since 2001. Dr. Martin del Campo enjoys the unpredictability and variety of emergency medicine, and the challenges those things provide.

When he’s not in the hospital, his interests include spending time with my wife and son, fishing, and golfing. He’s the proud owner of: Fenway, an 8-year-old Boston terrier, Wolfie, a 2-year-old miniature schnauzer mix, and Cherry, a 5-month-old Chihuahua. All three dogs were rescues he encountered while working.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Richard (Rick) Groff attended Kansas State University for both his undergraduate education as well as veterinary school. Prior to joining SAGE in 2012, he was the Medical Director of the Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Center (CCVEC). Dr. Groff began his emergency medicine career in Dublin, CA and completed externships in emergency veterinary medicine at both the Animal Medical Center in NYC as well as UC Davis. Dr. Groff was also awarded the Don Low Fellowship by the California Veterinary Medical Association in 1999. Dr. Groff has a particular interest in toxicology and has written and lectured extensively on the subject.

When not practicing, Rick enjoys road and mountain biking, hiking, and downhill skiing. Rick was drawn to veterinary medicine by the experience of working for his dad, a family veterinarian in his native Lincoln, Nebraska. He began shadowing his dad in the practice at the age of five, learning veterinary medicine literally from the ground up — cleaning the bottom row of kennels!

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine
Internship Training: Southern California Veterinary Referral Group; Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey

Dr. Tracy Hardin is originally from Seattle and graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio with a BA in Biology. She graduated from the University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine in Ireland in 2003. She then completed a rotating internship in Southern California and a neurology internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Beginning in 2005, Dr. Hardin worked as an emergency clinician along the east coast of the United States and finally made her way back to the west coast when she joined SAGE in 2014.

Tracy enjoys music – whether its opera, rock, or a string quartet – and even studied voice and music history while at Oberlin College. She has rowed competitively on and off since high school and grew up hiking and camping in the Cascade and Olympic mountains.

Background and Education
Veterinary School: Michigan State University
Internship Training: Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center –Albuquerque, NM

Dr. Tracy Landreth received her BA in Biology from Hanover College, IN (2008). She continued on to receive her DVM from Michigan State University in 2014. Dr. Landreth completed her small animal rotating internship at Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center in Albuquerque NM. She has worked at emergency hospitals in Sante Fe, NM and Ann Arbor, MI prior to moving to the Bay Area and joining SAGE. Dr. Landreth enjoys treating wounds, trauma/shock, and toxicities.

When Dr. Landreth is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, rock climbing, learning to garden, and finding the best food in the Bay Area. She has two pets, Della two-year-old pitbull and piper a four-year-old cat. Dr. Landreth looks forward to meeting you!

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis

Dr. Allison Mattingly grew up in the East Bay and graduated from Carondelet High School in 1996. She attended UC Davis for her Bachelor of Science in Animal Medicine, with a minor in Native American Studies and graduated in 1999. She stayed at UC Davis for veterinary school, and earned her DVM in 2003.

From 2003 to 2011, Dr. Mattingly worked in general practice and preventative medicine in Oakley and in Lafayette. In 2011, she took an Emergency Clinician role at a hospital in Roseville, where she focused on small animal emergency care, as well as occasional exotic and wildlife medicine cases.

In her free time, Dr. Mattingly enjoys yoga – she has been a dedicated practitioner for many years. She has two school-aged children and loves being involved as a mom.

Background and Education
Veterinary School: Cornell University
Residency Training: Colorado State University

Dr. Sherman received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Stanford University, where studied Environmental Science and Biology as a pre-medical student. She continued on to earn her doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) from Cornell University in 2017. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Sherman decided to pursue further specialty training, completing her small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego. There she worked closely with the Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical care departments, and developed a love for emergency medicine. After completing her internship, she started a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University. Dr. Sherman is thrilled to be back to the Bay Area and is committed to providing the highest standard of patient care. She lives in San Francisco and enjoys cooking, hiking, and visiting the city’s many dog parks in her free time.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Washington State University
Internship Training: Seattle Veterinary Specialists
 
Dr. Kiera Steele graduated summa cum laude with her BA in psychology from UC Santa Barbara. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After completing a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in 2012, she stayed on as an emergency clinician. She later moved to California, where she worked at emergency hospitals that included SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care. She returned to Washington state where she worked as a general practitioner for a little over a year.
 
Kiera was happy to return to California in 2017 and resume her role as an emergency veterinarian with SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care. She has an affinity for critical care including shock management, wound repair and toxicology related emergencies.
 
In her free time, Kiera enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the piano, reading, traveling and horse back riding.

Background and Education
Veterinary School: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Internship Training: Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists

Dr. Rachael Worden received her BS in Biology with honors from the University of Dayton, Ohio (2013). She continued on to receive her DVM from Auburn University in 2017. Dr. Worden completed her small animal rotating internship at Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists in San Jose where she was able to perform and observe a variety of cases within the emergency department. Dr. Worden chose to continue with emergency specialty because she loves how comprehensive, challenging, and fast paced it is. Dr. Worden believes animals are amazing and loves working with animals because she has the opportunity to strengthen the human and animal bond by providing the best quality care.

Dr. Worden was raised in Northern Kentucky and has only lived in the South, so she is excited to be in living the Bay Area and experiencing all that the West Coast has to offer! When she is not in the hospital, she enjoys hiking, hanging at the beach with her dog Milo, snowboarding in Tahoe, and listening to live music.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis
Internship Training: Animal Medical Center, New York
Residency Training: University of California, Davis
Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (1996), Veterinary Acupuncture (2008)

Dr. Micki McCabe can’t remember when she didn’t want to be a veterinarian.

She attended UC Davis for a degree in Zoology with a French minor, and later earned her DVM there.

After veterinary school, she traveled to New York City and interned at the Animal Medical Center, returning to her alma mater for a residency in internal medicine.
Micki worked as an internal medicine specialist for years and eventually developed an interest in merging eastern and western veterinary medicine in her practice.
She received her Certificate of Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) from the Chi Institute in Florida in 2008, after which she studied TCM approaches to food therapy and massage techniques (Tui Na). She has also completed advanced coursework in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine through IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), CIVT (College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies), and the Chi Institute.

Micki’s expertise in both eastern and western veterinary medicine shapes the way she cares for each of her patients. She has experienced firsthand how integrating these distinct disciplines can provide hope and positive results to so many. Dr. McCabe also spearheaded SAGE’s commitment to sustainability, helping SAGE become the first certified “green” veterinary practice in Contra Costa County.

When not practicing, Micki enjoys horseback riding, traveling, telemark skiing, hiking, and yoga. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters, and is married to Dr. Chuck Walls, an immensely talented SAGE veterinary surgeon (and a great cook)! Her family shares a home with Delilah the pug, Theo the Chihuahua, Maisy the terrier, and Frankie and Daisy, the two cats. Micki also enjoys spending time with the family’s two horses, Flicka and Cache.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of Wisconsin
Internship Training: University of Saskatchewan
Residency Training: University of California, Davis
Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (1997)

Dr. Bruskiewicz (also affectionately called Dr. B) attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin (1993). She completed an internship at the University of Saskatchewan, and her internal medicine residency at UC Davis. Dr. B became a board certified internist in 1997. Dr. B particularly enjoys the challenges of gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, immune-mediated, and endocrine diseases.

When not at the hospital, Dr. Bruskiewicz is an avid cyclist, completing many centuries (100-mile rides) each year. Dr. B is a repeat 5-pass finisher of the Death Ride, a 129-mile event through the California Alps, and has completed double-century rides, attaining the California Triple Crown. Her racing team raises money to support the continued protection and beautification of Mt. Diablo. Dr. B was drawn to veterinary medicine as a 6th grader when, as part of her school’s Career Week, she spent time shadowing a local veterinarian. At home, she is the loving caregiver to a Chihuahua named Oliver, two golden retrievers, Kona and Echelle, and four cats: Lance, Luke, Finnegan, and Burney.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Cornell University
Internship Training: Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey; MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Ohio
Residency Training: MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets
Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (2017)

Dr. Ayeley Okine is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. Following veterinary school, Dr. Okine completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey, which was followed by a small animal internal medicine specialty internship at MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers. She would continue at MedVet to complete her residency in internal medicine.

Dr. Okine has a strong professional interest in immune-mediated blood disease and gastrointestinal disease. She values building close relationships with her patients and their owners. Through education and communication, Dr. Okine helps owners make informed, collaborative decisions about their pets’ disease process and treatment options.

When she’s not practicing, Dr. Okine enjoys reading, going to the beach, and pursuing her new interest in cooking. She’s the proud owner of one dog – Tommy, a lab-boxer mix.

Background and Education

Veterinary School: University of Sydney
Internship Training: Mississippi State University
Residency Training: Purdue University

Dr. Katrina Stewart grew up in Australia, completing an advanced science degree at the University of Wollongong followed by two years working in an Embryology Laboratory in Sydney. She returned to study her veterinary degree at the University of Sydney, and following graduation worked in the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland in a rural mixed practice for 2 years. Here she worked with many native animals including work for the local Bat Hospital.

Dr. Stewart went on to pursue a 1-year rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Purdue University. She enjoys working in all areas of Internal Medicine. When Dr. Stewart is not treating patients, she enjoys being in the outdoors, is an avid swimmer, and loves to bake and crochet.

Dr. Stewart believes working with animals is a privilege and enjoys building lasting relationships with pet parents and their special family members. She looks forward to meeting you.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of Prince Edward Island
Internship Training: Bay Area Veterinary Specialists
Residency Training: Bay Area Veterinary Specialists
Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (2006) Oncology subspecialty (2007)

Dr. Martin Crawford-Jakubiak (or Dr. J, as he is warmly referred to by his clients) attended the University of Rochester, where he earned a BS in Microbiology, and Drexel University, where he received a Master’s in Laboratory Animal Science. He earned his DVM from the Atlantic Veterinary College of the University of Prince Edward Island (2002). From there, he completed his small animal internship, and internal medicine and oncology residencies at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists. Dr. J earned board certification in internal medicine in 2006 and in oncology in 2007.

Martin particularly enjoys providing individualized internal medicine and oncology care to the highly complex veterinary patient. In other words, he loves cracking the toughest cases with his trademark compassion and care. When not practicing, he enjoys tending to his own brood: an adorable set of twins and two cats. Dr. J was drawn to veterinary medicine by his love of animals, and can trace the beginning of his career path back to when he was just four years old.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis
Internship Training: Colorado State University
Residency Training: North Carolina State University

Dr. Jason Kidd received his DVM from the University of California, Davis in 2007. He completed an internship at Colorado State University in 2008 and a small-animal medical oncology residency at North Carolina State University in 2011. Dr. Kidd focuses on maintaining quality of life for his patients and helps owners to make the most informed decisions possible for their beloved pets. His clinical interests include lymphoma, histiocytic cancers and metronomic chemotherapy.

Dr. Kidd was born and raised in the Bay Area and currently lives in Berkeley with his wife, Katherine (also a veterinarian), daughter, and pointer mix, Fintan. When not working, he loves spending time with his family, traveling, surfing, snowboarding, and seeing live music.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Colorado State University
Internship Training: Private practice veterinary specialists, San Diego
Residency Training: Animal Medical Center, New York
Certification: Diplomate ACVS (2001)

Dr. Martin Aitken attended both Metropolitan State College in Denver, CO and Colorado State University. He received his DVM from Colorado State (1994). From there, he completed a private practice internship in San Diego, followed by a year-long surgical internship at the same practice. He then completed a residency in small animal surgery at the Animal Medical Center in NYC, staying on to serve two years as a clinical instructor and service head in the practice’s surgical department. Dr. Aitken particularly enjoys performing soft tissue surgery with specific interest in oncologic, thoracic and hepatic surgery. He became a board certified surgeon in 2001.

When not practicing, Martin enjoys cycling, scuba diving, and baseball. A little-known fact about Martin is that he was a rodeo bull rider in his youth. Dr. Aitken also serves as the medical consultant and volunteers for his wife’s guinea pig rescue organization, CAVY World Guinea Pig Rescue.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: University of California, Davis
Internship Training: Pet Emergency & Specialty Center (La Mesa, CA); Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists (Annapolis, MD)
Residency Training: Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Certification: Diplomate ACVS (2014)

Dr. Mark Dosch grew up in Pasadena, California and moved to northern California to attend UC Davis. After graduating in 2004 with a degree in animal science, he attended the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, Dr. Dosch moved to San Diego for a 1-year rotating internship at the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center. He then moved to Maryland for a surgical internship at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, and continued his surgical training with a 3-year small animal surgery residency at that practice. He moved back to northern California in 2013 and successfully passed the American College of Veterinary Surgery board exam in 2014. Dr. Dosch’s professional interests include soft tissue, orthopedic and neurologic surgery and the ability to implement minimally invasive techniques in both the investigation and treatment of orthopedic and soft tissue disease processes.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda (also a veterinarian), family (including his dogs, Harper and Maddie, and cat, Sprite), and friends. He enjoys fly fishing, deep sea fishing, photography (particularly nature and landscape), SCUBA diving, and hiking in beautiful California. He is also an avid sports fan, rooting hard for Dodgers baseball fan and USC and Packers football.

Background and Education:
Veterinary School: Colorado State University
Internship Training: Animal Medical Center, New York
Residency Training: Animal Medical Center, New York
Certification: Diplomate ACVS (1996)

Dr. Lissa Richardson graduated from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. She completed her internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Following two years of private practice, Dr. Richardson returned to the Animal Medical Center to complete her residency in surgery. Lissa was a clinical instructor of small animal surgery at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for two years before joining SAGE Centers in 1994. Lissa has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1996. Dr. Richardson enjoys all aspects of surgery; soft tissue, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. Her special interests include reconstructive and paw surgery.

Lissa, along with other SAGE veterinarians, regularly gives presentations as part of Cover Your K9’s day-long first aid class for police dog handlers. She also gives fun presentations to school groups and has been to several Career Day events in local schools. Dr. Richardson is married and has two children and a black lab (adopted from a rescue group). She enjoys mountain bike riding, hiking, skiing, and really anything outdoors.