Dr. Laura Weatherford
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Laura (as she prefers to be called) graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School in 1994 and practiced for the first 3 years in a busy 24 hour hospital. For the next 8 years she worked as a relief vet giving other doctors days off. She joined Tustin Santa Ana Vet Hospital in January 2005.   Dr. Laura has 1 Jack Russell - Chloe and way too many cats! Her favorite past times are reading, travel and photography.

Erin Sanders, Front Office Manager / Veterinary Assistant
Erin has been working with animals for the past 15 years.  She is certified with the AKC as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Instructor and is also a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers).  After 6 years as the Executive Director of a non-profit animal welfare and rescue organization she has found her true passion helping animals under the guidance of Dr. Laura.  Erin loves to cook and she has been preparing home cooked organic dog food and treats for her dogs for the past 3 years.  Erin shares her home with her husband, two children, one dog (Turtle) two cats (Wicked & Meecho) and a Senegal Parrot (Sara).

Lauralee Yow, Technician / Kennel Assistant Manager

Leslie Healis, Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant

Gilbert Garcia, Veterinary Technician
Gilbert has been a veterinary technician at Tuatin Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital for 25 years.  We call him the "Chihuahua Whisperer" as he seems to have a calming effect on the little dogs.  Gilberts experience makes him an invaluable member of our team and his tenure makes him a familar face to our long term clients.  He finds great satisfaction in helping animals and being part of their recovery.

Veronica Alcala,Veterinary Technician
Veronica has been a veterinary technician for 8 years and has been with the Tustin Santa Ana Veterinary Hospital since November of 2007.  She has a special place in her heart for chihuahuas and pitties.  Veronica shares her home with her son, 3 dogs (Chicken, Anikan and Chica) and 2 cats (Isabella and Lovey).

Ashley Barnes, Kennel Assistant

Joseph Perrotta, Veterinary / Kennel Assistant