Our vets.

Jessica Beymer

DVM, DACVECC
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

Critical Care
Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
  • Residency, Rebecca Kirby & Elke Rudloff, Milwaukee, WI
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Davis
Off duty

After 10 years of San Francisco Bay Area practice, Dr. Beymer moved closer to family in Southern California. She is married to a Veterinary Oncologist and happily bossed around by two Dachshunds and a suspiciously long-bodied Terrier.

Morgan Cavanaugh

VMD

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
Off duty

In his free time, Dr. Cavanaugh enjoys surfing, scuba diving and traveling.

Emilie Chaplow

VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine
On the job

Dr. Emilie Chaplow is skilled in:

  • Endoscopy
  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • Bone marrow aspirates
  • Feeding tube placement (PEG and E-tube)
  • Joint taps
  • Arterial blood gas

She has a special interest in immune-mediated disease, endocrinology and gastroenterology.

Dr. Chaplow is an associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences and has authored a chapter in Ettinger’s textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine on “Dysphagia and Regurgitation”.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City, NY
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City, NY
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Off duty

Dr. Chaplow and her husband share two sons, a labrador and a pug. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running and hanging out with her kids.

Elizabeth Craig

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Elizabeth Craig’s life calling is saving animals and helping to nurse them back to health. Her clinical interests include trauma, sepsis, acute and chronic pain management, respiratory diseases and immune-mediated diseases.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Off duty

Dr. Craig and her husband share a son and four pets, a one-eyed Scottie named Grace, a labradoodle mix named Simon and cats named Charlemagne and Nero. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring LA with her family on the weekends.

Karina de Anda

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Karina de Anda’s clinical interests include internal medicine, exotic animal medicine and emergency medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of California, Davis
Off duty

When not helping pets in need, Dr. de Anda enjoys spending time with all her own pets, reading, baking and exploring the beautiful geography California has to offer with her sisters.

Cris Fontes

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Cris Fontes has a passion for emergency veterinary medicine.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
  • Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, AL
Off duty

In his free time, Dr. Fontes likes to spend quality time with his wife and three kids, going to the movies, ice skating or playing hockey.

Karen Koo

MBA, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology

Oncology
On the job

Dr. Karen Koo has special interests in primary bone tumors (osteosarcoma) and malignant melanoma which has driven her research in both areas and subsequent publication in canine malignant melanoma.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
  • Residency, Oncology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Off duty

Dr. Koo was born and raised in Hong Kong and previously spent two years living in Shanghai. She is fluent in Cantonese and proficient in Mandarin (Putonghua).

In her free time, Dr. Koo enjoys watching movies, cooking and training her terrier-cross named George.

Maya Lottati

PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine
On the job

Dr. Maya Lottati’s clinical interests include:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastrointestinal conditions
  • Immune-mediated diseases
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic procedures
  • Ultrasonography
  • Advanced imaging

With numerous publications in scientific journals and a love for research, Dr. Lottati continues to participate in exciting research projects aimed at advancing the field of veterinary medicine.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley, Woodland Hills, CA
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
  • Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Maryland, College Park
Off duty

Dr. Lottati lives in Woodland Hills with her husband, children and chihuahua mix. When she is not spending time with her family and fur babies, some of her favorite activities include traveling, cooking and relaxing with a nice glass of wine.

Lindsey Louderback

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Lindsey Louderback’s clinical interests include emergency and internal medicine.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Shelton, CT
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Arts, English, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Louderback enjoys reading, traveling, spoiling her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Peter Norfeldt

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Since joining TrueCare in 2021, Dr. Peter Norfeldt has been dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

In addition to emergency medicine, Dr. Norfeldt has a special interest in end-of-life and palliative care. He strives to provide comfort, dignity, and individualized attention to pets and their families during challenging times.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital, Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Off duty

Outside of work, Dr. Norfeldt enjoys traveling the world with his partner, Matthew, and spending time at home with their golden retriever, Colby Jack, and guinea pigs, Chicken and Waffles. In his free time, he also loves baking and practicing ballroom dancing.

Lauren Quarterman

DVM, DACVR-RO
Board Certified in Veterinary Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology
On the job

Dr. Lauren Quarterman has extensive experience in many different radiation therapy modalities, including stereotactic radiation therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. She remains focused on the continued advancements in the field of veterinary radiation oncology with the goal of improving local tumor control, reducing treatment related side effects and ultimately improving animal welfare.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology-Radiation Oncology
  • Residency, Radiation Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Delaware, Newark

Cindy Sibrian

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Cindy Sibrian’s clinical interests include emergency medicine and ophthalmology.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, California State University, Northridge
Off duty

When not at work, Dr. Sibrian spends time loving her pets.

Natalia Soto

DVM, DACVS-SA
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)

Surgery
On the job

Dr. Natalia Soto performs both soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. She has a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery, wound management and reconstructive surgery.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
  • Residency, Surgery, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • Internship, Surgery, VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Eatontown, NJ
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, AL
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Soto enjoys running, hiking and spending time with her cat, Little G.

Amanda Tallant

DVM

Surgery
Education
  • Residency, Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, NY
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, NY
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
  • Bachelor of Science, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Off duty

In her free time, Dr. Tallant enjoys watching documentaries, hanging out with her dogs, online shopping, going out for dinner, golfing, yoga and traveling.

Juli White

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Juli White loves the excitement of emergency and critical care medicine, especially the pets and people that she gets to interact with on a nightly basis.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbra

Angel Wu

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On the job

Dr. Angel Wu enjoys the challenges working in the emergency room provides and finding creative solutions to help pets in need.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, San Diego
Off duty

Dr. Wu is originally from Los Angeles. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, photography, traveling, country music and cross-country skiing.