Doctors

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. 

Kristen Camille Bautista

Manager, Vet Technician, Surgical Technician

Hi, everyone! My name is KC, and I'm one of the Co-Practice Managers at Rancho Pet Hospital. I graduated from UC Davis, Class of 2024, with a degree in Biological Sciences. My ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian stems from my experience with my family dog having puppies, and I've been in love with the veterinary field ever since! After graduating, I began focusing on inceasing my experience in the field prior to applying to vet schools. Some things I've done in that time include volunteering & fostering for animal shelters, traveling to Costa Rica for a wildlife/conservation internship, and working at RPH! Outside of building my career, some of my favorite things include baking, going to the beach, and over-analyzing any and every movie I watch. Thank you for entrusting us with your pet, and I can't wait to meet your fur baby.  :)

Nicholas Maulhardt

Vet Technician, Surgical Technician

Hello! My name is Nicholas, but everyone calls me Nick. My first experience with animals was raising pigs for 4-H and competing in showmanship competitions, which lasted five years before I went to college. I graduated from UC Davis in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science. I hope to become a small animal veterinarian, possibly opening my own clinic or specializing in radiology or surgery. I recently traveled to Costa Rica with the Loop Abroad program to help rehabilitate injured animals such as sloths, raccoons, cheetahs, and more.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending it with my girlfriend, watching movies, making music, or trying new food.  In college, I competed on an esports team professionally and still enjoy playing games when I have time. I am excited to take care of your pet and provide the best treatment possible.

Arionna Christopher

Vet Technician

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.

Hannah Melander

Vet Technician

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.

Speciality Doctor

Dr. Pastor

DVM, DACVS (SA)

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.