Dr. Stan Kunin was raised on a 44-acre chicken ranch in north San Diego. Spending his youth with his knowledgeable grandfather, he learned about chickens and the menagerie of other animals residing there, including horses, dogs, cats, a goat, and a pig. It was there that he fell in love with the idea of becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Kunin graduated from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1978, after which he completed an internship program in West Los Angeles. During his internship, he worked emergency shifts while concurrently learning from specialists who trained him in internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and exotic animals. He is married with three grown children and one grandchild. When not working, he enjoys performing magic (once a member of The Magic Castle), playing and discussing baseball, and traveling with his family.

Dr. Connie Sontag is a native Floridian and graduated from The University of Florida school of veterinary medicine in 1985. She always had a special bond with animals, but the spark that ignited the flame to become a veterinarian was immediately after delivering a set of twin calves on a kibbutz in Israel at the age of 17. She loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but internal medicine and reproduction are her two specialties of major interest. Her best quality is her ability to communicate with both the clientele and their pets.

Diana was born and raised in Southern California, where she was drawn to the wildlife that surrounded her, learning about various creatures, including reptiles, birds, and mammals. After college, she accepted a banking position where she became the assistant manager of her branch. Wanting to travel extensively, she obtained her travel agent’s license, left California, and navigated to foreign destinations allowing her to explore different cultures, customs, and their surrounding indigenous creatures. Upon returning to Southern California, she married and became a full-time parent volunteer for each of her 3 children’s schools until she decided to use what she had learned from her history and began working at Veterinary Medical Center. Diana has 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a bird. She still enjoys traveling but mostly loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandchild.

April is a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician with a degree in Animal Health Technology from Pierce College. A dedicated professional, April has advanced training and experience in dentistry, nutrition and canine massage therapy. April wanted to work with animals her entire life; she has been on staff at Veterinary Medical Center since 1979. She enjoys the beach, nature photography, baking, arts and crafts, and being “mom” to her Shelties.

Erik has been a Veterinary Assistant with Veterinary Medical Center for 20 years. He has always had a passion for animals since the young age of 5 and has owned a variety of animals from chickens to dogs and parrots. He is enthusiastic about caring for animals and their well being, and in educating clients on the proper care for their pets. When not at work, he loves to spend time with his family and pets. He enjoys traveling the world, flying his drone, and collecting a variety of succulents and orchids. He currently resides in Camarillo with his husband, 2 dogs Charlie and Kia, and his parrots. He hopes to see you soon to meet your furry child!

Jennifer joined Veterinary Medical Center in 1997. She grew up in Granada Hills, California. Her journey for her love for animals started at an early age by caring for dogs and cats around her neighborhood. Prior to joining the VMC team, she worked at a pet store while attending high school and shortly after, worked as a groomer for 9 years. She loves constantly learning new things and has a passion for helping all kinds of animals. She also continues to have a successful pet sitting business which she has had for 30 years. Jennifer has 3 dogs named Darla, Ranger and Lulu, and 1 cat named Ivy. Her animals are her children. In her spare-time she loves to watch movies and read biographies and horror novels.

Brittany was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, she has always had a love for animals, invariably trying to find ways to help them in their time of need, even going back to when she was little and bringing stray animals home. She has been in the veterinary field for 15 years and can’t imagine doing anything else. She currently has a dog named Sally, two cats named Mary and Asylum, and three geckos. In her free time she loves to go hiking, camping, traveling, and exploring national parks with her husband and two daughters, who are the light of her life.

Ashley was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She has 6 years of experience in the veterinary field. Her passion for animals came at a very young age when her parents gifted her a puppy when she was only 10 years old. She has since expanded her fur family to 2 dogs and a cat who she absolutely adores. Ashley enjoys educating new pet owners and strives to provide the best customer service for you and your furry friends. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her partner, activities that include her pets, as well as reading and watching crime documentaries.

Alex grew up in West Hills and has been with VMC since 2015. Having always loved dogs, she couldn’t wait until she could finally adopt one as a teenager and that’s where her adventure into having a fur family began. She has three small dogs, two Chihuahuas and a Cairn Terrier. Though her job mainly consists of office work, her goal is to provide the best service possible both to owners and their pets.

Leslie was born in Los Angeles, California. She currently resides in San Fernando with her 3 cats Ophelia, Athena and Matilda, and her dog Dobby. Leslie grew up around animals and loves providing the best customer service to you and your furry friends. In her free time she enjoys discovering new kinds of coffee and being around family and friends.

Alejandro Nuñez was raised in Van Nuys. Since he was small he has always loved animals, especially dogs. He likes to play around with animals but also sees the importance for, and has the desire to educate clients, to ensure the animals stay healthy. In his free time he likes to play soccer, travel, and go to the park with his pet dog, Mambo.

Jessica is a Veterinary Receptionist and loves working in the field. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, she grew up with dogs all throughout her life. Jessica graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelors in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology. Jessica also works at a juvenile placement facility for boys on probation. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, working out, taking her dog, Saint, on long walks and spending quality time with her family & friends.

Yasaman has lived in Woodland Hills all her life and since she was young had always known she wanted to be a veterinarian. She is currently attending UC Davis studying Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity and is planning on applying to veterinary school in the near future. Yasaman has pets of her own, a poodle terrier named Abby, and a cat named Kendall. When she is not at work or studying, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and reading.