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Monday through Friday
7:30AM-6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM-1:00PM
Sunday
Closed
We will be closed on the first Thursday of each month between the hours of 12pm and 2:30pm for important team trainings.
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(949) 631-1454

 

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1680 Tustin Avenue - Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - (949)631-1454 - Fax (949)631-6569

Kelly Wright, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Member, American Association of Feline Practitioners

Diane Steinberg, DVM
Feline Specialist
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners - Certified in Feline Practice
Member, American Association of Feline Practitioners

Kelly Wright, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Kelly graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2002. She won the American Association of Feline Medicine's award for outstanding ability and interest in feline medicine that same year and is studying to attain board certification in feline medicine from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She has found her dream occupation caring for cats, an animal for which she shares a special bond. She takes a gentle yet thorough approach to catering to their unique medical needs. She is a member of the following organizations:

Southern California Veterinary Medical Association
California Veterinary Medical Association
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners

Dr. Kelly has 5 "wonderful purry babies" at home: Jacques, Monster, Minnie, Mouse, and Manny.

 

Diane Steinberg, DVM
Feline Specialist
Dr. Steinberg graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1986. She started the Cat Clinic in 1988, and has been serving the health care needs of cats ever since.
Dr. Steinberg became board certified in feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1995 and has always had a special interest in feline geriatric medicine.
Dr. Steinberg is a member of several professional organizations including:

American Association of Feline Practitioners
California Veterinary Medical Association
Southern California Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association
American Veterinary Dental Society
Academy of Feline Medicine

Dr. Steinberg has 3 cats: Wahoo, Marlin and Corbina.

 

Gerry Wright
Owner/Practice Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracy Darling, RVT
Clinical Services Supervisor
Qualified Veterinary Dental Technician
Tracy has been with the Cat Clinic since 1995, and received her Registered Veterinary Technician license in 2001 and she received the Outstanding RVT of the year in 2005 award by the CVMA. She is responsible for overseeing most of the hospital's daily functions and spends a small amount of her time designing the clinic's website.
Tracy is a member of several professional organizations including:

California Veterinary Medical Association
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians
American Animal Hospital Association

Tracy is also a member of the National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT), a disaster response team established to deploy within 24 hours in response to federally declared disasters. Her most recent deployment was to New Orleans in response to the aftermath of hurricane Katrina in September, 2005 and tropical storm Ernesto in 2006. Tracy also donates her time and professional services to Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS), providing veterinary care and sterilization services at no cost to remote areas in need. She is also studying to become a veterinary technician specialist in the area of small animal internal medicine.
Tracy has 3 cats, and 3 dogs.

Tracy DiCenso, RVT
Office Manager
Tracy has been with the Cat Clinic since 1999, and recieved her veterinary technician license in 2004. She is responsible for overseeing the front office operations and client service. Tracy is a member of the following professional organizations:

American Animal Hospital Association
California Veterinary Medical Association
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Tracy has 2 cats: Cosmo and Moby and a dog: Scuba

Amber Millar, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Qualified Veterinary Dental Technician
Amber has been with us since 2001. She recieved an ROP Certificate in Animal Care in 2001. She is a member of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She recently passed the state board examination to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Amber has 4 cats: Frankie B, Joie, Bella, and Beau.

Bridget
Veterinary Technician
Qualified Veterinary Dental Technician
With the Cat Clinic since July, 2004. She is a member of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
Bridget has 4 cats: Baby, Wika, Beckham, and Chilly and she has 1 dog: Micah

Shannon
Veterinary Technician
Shannon has been with the Cat Clinic since May, 2005. She is also a full time student.

Andrea
Veterinary Assistant
With the Cat Clinic since May, 2005.
Andrea has 1 cat: Niko

Dawn
Veterinary Assistant
With the Cat Clinic since May, 2006
Responsible for the primary care of our boarding guests.

Ashley
Veterinary Assistant
With the Cat Clinic since 2006

Alexandria
Veterinary Assistant
With the Cat Clinic since September, 2007

Carol
Veterinary Assistant
With the Cat Clinic since 2007

Michelle
Receptionist
With the Cat Clinic since September, 2007

Jay
Veterinary Attendant
With the Cat Clinic since 2007

Feline Residents
The Cat Clinic currently has 5 feline residents.

Pete Photo

 

 

Pete has been with us since 1996, at 8 weeks of age. Although he likes to hang out in the back with our staff, he does make an occassional appearance in the reception area to greet incoming patients. Pete has donated blood to improve the lives of more than a dozen cats while residing at the Cat Clinic.

 

 

Goose has been with the Cat Clinic also since 1996, at 8 weeks of age. Although he isn't able to donate blood due to his rare blood type, he serves us well by offering demonstrations on how to take a pill and other forms of medications. He is usually found sleeping behind the reception counter with Jack.

 

 

Jack joined us in September, 2002 at the age of 6 years. He has given blood to many cats in need and is quickly becoming very popular among visitors to our clinic.

 

 

Ruggles is the newest member of our feline family. She came to us in February, 2003 at the age of 10 years. She has also given blood to save the lives of many cats.
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1680 Tustin Avenue - Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - (949)631-1454 - Fax (949)631-6569

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