Who we are

Our caring veterinarians and staff are here to ensure your companion animals get the best care possible.

Our team includes:

  • Dr. Rodger Claxton, DVM

    • 25+ years of experience in general practice, wellness, surgery and dentistry including 10 years in Santa Rosa area

  • Dr. Sue Boynton, DVM

  • Dr. Jack Ehlinger, DVM

    • 25+ years of experience in Napa Valley, SF Bay area and SoCal. Core skills include Canine and feline preventative care, general and urgent medicine and dental health maintenance. Full spectrum of general routine surgeries including spay, neuter, (sub)cutaneous tumors, abscess, lacerations and wounds, aural hematoma, COHAT and dental surgical extractions, cystotomy and entropion surgery

  • Dr. Karanvir Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MS, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA

    • 30+ years of experience in complex surgeries including Orthopedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncologic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Neurosurgery

    • Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon

  • Lacey Scroggins, Practice Manager

  • Nicole Fortuna, RVT

  • Amanda Zanco, RVT

  • Lena Hansen, VT

  • Samantha Farley, VT and CSR

  • Jordyn Schrag, CSR

  • Erika Rahmgren, Operations Manager

Book your appointment today and let us help keep your pet happy and healthy!

Our Team

Amanda Zanco

Amanda has been in general practice for over 30 years and has been a Registered Veterinary Technician for 16 years. She is Fear Free Certified and Low-Stress Handling Certified. She has demonstrated a deep commitment to high medical standards and is a strong and compassionate advocate for her patients. She is devoted to prioritizing patient wellbeing and their best interests. She loves veterinary medicine, especially preventative care, behavior and surgery. Her approach to anesthesia safety is where she shows diligence, confidence and careful attention to detail. Her passion is helping fearful and anxious pets be heard and seen, so that they can have exceptional care. In her free time she enjoys cooking and baking with her kid. When not petting her demanding loud cat Adelaine, she likes going on hikes, birdwatching and gardening.

RVT

Samantha Farley

Bio coming soon.

VT and CSR

Chelsea Williams

CSR

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Sue Boynton

Bio coming soon

DVM

Dr. Rodger Claxton

Dr. Claxton has 25+ years of experience in general practice, wellness, surgery and dentistry including 10 years in Santa Rosa area

DVM

Dr. Jack Ehlinger

DVM

25+ years of experience in Napa Valley, SF Bay area and SoCal. Core skills include Canine and feline preventative care, general and urgent medicine and dental health maintenance. Full spectrum of general routine surgeries including spay, neuter, (sub)cutaneous tumors, abscess, lacerations and wounds, aural hematoma, COHAT and dental surgical extractions, cystotomy and entropion surgery

(More Bios coming soon…)