Staff

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Dr. Ravi 

DVM, PhD

Dr. Ravi graduated from College of Veterinary Science, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India before moving to United States to pursue his dream of becoming doctorate in philosophy (PhD). He graduated from School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia with PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Neuropharmacology as research area of interest. He moved to the west coast to work as postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Kilduff's sleep neurobiology lab at SRI International, Menlo Park and continued in same position later at UC Davis Mouse Biology Program. While contributing to research, he prepared for the vet board exams and eventually certified to work as veterinarian by Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, MA as part of AVMA ECFVG program. He lives with his wife and two adorable daughters. He loves traveling, hiking, reading history/mythology books. During his free time (if he gets some) he likes to relax on the couch and watch travel channel while cuddling his niece. He started the Rancho Pet Hospital with an aim to provide quality service at affordable price integrated with a family approach. 

Patricia

Hospital Manager

Hi! My name is Trish! Upon having many animals of my, own my journey with animals started in 2021 volunteering at the Boo Boo Zoo, also known as the East Maui Animal Refuge a sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals. But my love for animals didn’t start there. It started at a very young age dreaming of going to UCD and becoming a veterinarian. But my path took me other places. I've worked in after school settings, taught preschool for over 10 years, summer camps, & have coached kieki soccer. After moving back to CA, I started my journey with the RPH family and have loved every moment of it. I would love to get a chance to meet and care for your fur babies just as they were my own. Some might say I have my own zoo at home with 8 turtles, 2 plecos, 2 dogs, many goldfish, 1 betta fish, 1 tortoise, 1 leopard geck & 1 conure! Thanks for taking the time to get to know me! 
Ally 
Assistant Manager
My name is Allyson (Ally) Young, i am a graduate of Carrington College and future registered veterinary technician. I have always loved animals since I can remember and its only natural that I go into the field that allows me to do what I love. I am a proud US army veteran and I use that drive and determination I have developed to help any animal that comes into our clinic. In my free time, I enjoy playing games, reading, watching tv and spending time with my family and my fur baby.

Hannah

Veterinary Assistant

Hello! I'm Hannah and I'm a vet assistant here at RPH. I'm currently a pre-vet student in Idaho, but I spend half the year here in California so I can avoid the snow. If I have free time between work and studies, I enjoy baking and reading. I have an 11 year old blind Lhasa Apso and a 1 year old CKC Spaniel. I love to help all of your beautiful fur babies here at RPH.

Stacy

Veterinary Assistant

Hi, I'm Stacy. I have grown up around animals all my life. I currently have 5 cats and 2 dogs. I first started off working in the animal industry as a dog sitter on the side, but officially as a full-time career around 3 years ago when I was working at a doggy daycare. I took a small break from working to finish school, but along the way, got hired to be the receptionist here at RPH. I've always wanted to work with animals and working here helped me make my way up to vet assistant.

Ez'Ra

Veterinary Assistant

Hi! My name is Ez’Ra and I’m currently a student studying Animal Science. I hope to gain more experience working with animals in order to become a future Veterinarian Doctor. I own an adorable cat named Eden, who can be a character at times but I know secretly he loves me :P
Jasen

Receptionist

Hello, my name is Jasen. I am the receptionist here at Rancho Pet Hospital. I have always had a big passion for animals and helping people. I have extensive experience working in the customer service industry, but I am no stranger to the animal industry and veterinary side of things as well. I am a Sacramento native, originally from the South Sacramento area. I currently live in Mather with my wife, who keeps me from owning a plethora of pets. I enjoy skateboarding, eating/cooking, and spending time outdoors in my spare time. I am also co-owner of my mother’s elderly cat. I aspire to open my own practice some day and start my own pitbull rescue in the future. I love working with our team, Dr. Ravi and your pets. :)

Arionna

Veterinary Assistant

Hello, my name is Ari!

Animals have always been my passion and I've enjoyed working in the veterinary field. When I'm not at one of my two jobs, I enjoy playing video games, reading, writing, hanging with my family, friends, and all my fur babies.

Meet Our Specialty Surgeon

Dr. Paster
Dr. Erin Paster graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Veterinary
Medicine in 2001, completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and
surgery at Michigan Veterinary Specialists, and a surgical internship at Veterinary
Specialists of Rochester, in New York. She then pursued a post doctoral fellowship at
the University of Pennsylvania, where she ran the PennHIP clinic and pursued
research interests in PennHIP screening, hip dysplasia and orthopedic disease. She
co-authored journal articles from the Nestle- Purina life-long study in Labrador
retrievers. Dr. Paster’s surgical residency training was completed at UC Davis in
2008, and she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
in 2009. Her clinical interests include soft tissue surgery for critical patients, small
exotic animal surgery and orthopedics, especially for sporting dog breeds. Dr.
Paster’s personal interests include the outdoors, fishing, rock hounding, gardening,
studio art, and eating, especially Wisconsin cheese. She lives with her husband, Joel,
their enthusiastic Doberman Pinscher, a cat, a Bearded Dragon and two turtles.