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Pet emergencies can be scary – we’re here to help you handle them.
We understand that seeing your pet sick, hurt or in distress can be stressful – especially if you don’t know what’s wrong. Fortunately, our experienced ER clinicians are prepared to take action and help.
Acting quickly in an emergency may save your pet’s life.
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you’ll have an entire veterinary team helping them so you can get back to what matters most – spending precious moments together.
Experience makes all the difference.
Our emergency team is made up of veterinarians, vet technicians and assistants, and support staff with rigorous training and experience in specialty medicine. The team works hand in hand to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves. Because we’re a multidisciplinary hospital, the team can consult the expertise of other specialty departments, too.
After earning his veterinary degree in India, Dr. Deepak Kumar relocated to the United States and earned his Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE®) certificate from Oklahoma State University. His interests in the field of small animal veterinary medicine include small animal surgery, internal medicine and ultrasound.
Dr. Faurest Nelson Wicks’ clinical interests include emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery and orthopedic surgery.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Nelson Wicks enjoys gardening and working on his 1993 Mazda Miata. He has two dogs, Fungus and Morty, and many homing pigeons. Prior to veterinary school, he was a full-time falconer and falcon breeder for five years and plans to continue practicing falconry.
Dr. Katie O’Hearn serves as the medical director for BluePearl Monterey, bringing more than 20 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care and general surgery. As a seasoned hospital leader, she is dedicated to maintaining the highest clinical standards and strategically optimizing patient care during critical moments.
Dr. O’Hearn thrives on the fast-paced challenges of emergency medicine, viewing it as a profound opportunity to utilize her skill set and support families through crisis. Her ultimate professional reward is seeing a sick patient recover and reunite with their loved ones.
A loyal resident of the Monterey area for the last 10 years, Dr. O’hearn balances the intensity of the specialty hospital with a rich home life. She shares her time with her husband and daughter and their beloved pets – a chocolate Lab, a golden retriever, charismatic rescue goats (Peanut Butter and Jelly) and 12 chickens.
In her free time, you can find her doing hot Pilates, enjoying a book or getting steps in with her dogs on the beach.
Dr. Stephanie Paclot’s wide-ranging experience treating multiple species gives her a broader approach to diagnosing and treating her patients. She practices medicine with an open mind and focus on her patients’ quality of life. Her special interests include toxicities, emergency surgery, and critical care for hospitalized patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Paclot enjoys hiking with her husband and Siberian husky, taking long walks on the beautiful beach, traveling the world and discovering new cultures, practicing yoga and ballroom dancing, sewing, cooking, and surfing.
Dr. Tanía Power brings over a decade of experience in general practice and emergency medicine to the BluePearl team. Her clinical practice centers collaboration with clients to achieve the best individualized patient care.
Dr. Power spent her early childhood in rural Alaska and Puerto Rico before her family settled in Mendocino County in Northern California. Currently, she shares her home with her daughter Xenia, her dog Herbie and her hamster Agnes.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, dancing, music and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Dr. Bill Sullenberger thrives on the variability of emergency cases, including trauma, toxicities, soft tissue surgeries, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. He has a special interest for avian and exotic animals.
Dr. Sullenberger is the son of an emergency veterinarian and husband to a veterinary rehabilitation therapist. He is a dedicated emergency clinician who helped open and build our BluePearl Pet Hospital in Monterey.
Outside of work, Dr. Sullenberger is an avid board sports enthusiast. He spends his free time with his two children, two dogs, three cats, and bird.
Dr. Leslie Takesaka finds emergency cases the most gratifying to treat.
Dr. Takesaka enjoys hiking, cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
Dr. Jenny Tan finds emergency surgeries the most gratifying to practice.
Dr. Tan enjoys rock climbing, tennis, reading and eating. She has a rabbit named Pancake.
We know an unexpected trip to the emergency pet hospital can be stressful, and we want you to be prepared so you have one less thing to worry about. Our entire BluePearl team will be with you every step of the way.
During an emergency, every second counts. If your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us so we can talk you through their situation and be with you.
Our goal is always for your pet to have the best chance at a complete recovery so they can return home with you, happy and healthy.