The team
Gentle hands, terrible poker faces.
Four humans, one shared weakness for wet noses. Shot on the clinic floor — cheese bribes included.
DVM, CornellLead veterinarian & founder
Dr. June Okafor
DVM, Cornell · Fear Free Certified · 14 years
“Bribes with cheese. Unashamed. It works on the dogs too.”
senior mobility plans · anxious first visits · why your dog stares at you
Owns one opinionated beagle named Comma.
DVM, UC DavisSurgery lead
Dr. Sam Reyes
DVM, UC Davis · Orthopedic fellowship · 11 years
“Steadiest hands in the county, worst dad jokes in the state.”
knee (TPLO) surgery · what anaesthesia is really like · recovery without the cone
Repairs vintage bicycles with the same patience.
DVM, PennDentistry & imaging
Dr. Priya Nair
DVM, Penn · Dental residency · 9 years
“Counts teeth like treasure. Finds the hidden 60% every time.”
dental x-rays · breath that clears rooms · brushing without a wrestling match
Bakes structurally ambitious birthday cakes.
LVTCare team lead
Marcus Bell
LVT · Fear Free Elite · 8 years
“Knows every good boy by name, birthday, and preferred biscuit.”
nail trims without drama · what to bring to a first visit · the treat menu
Runs the clinic's paw-print wall of fame.
How we practice
Fear-free, always
Floor exams, happy visits, and stopping before panic starts. Trust first, medicine second — it works better in that order.
Plain human spoken
No jargon walls, no mystery invoices. Every plan explained, written down, and priced before it happens.
Treat-forward medicine
The biscuit budget is a line item and we defend it in meetings.
We're hiring kind humans.
Vet techs and a weekend receptionist. Must pass the Franklin head-butt test.