Meet Our
Veterinary Team
Meet Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital’s amazing veterinarians and team. We take great pride in giving your pets the best care possible!
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Marlena Jan
Medical Director
How long have you been practicing?
Since 2009
Where did you go to school?
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I enjoy staying up-to-date with career treatments & diagnostics. I greatly appreciate and value the long-term relationships that come from caring for the same clients & patients through the years.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Mushroom hunting, hiking, dancing, and cooking.
Dr. Ashley Foster, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
How long have you been practicing?
October 2021
Where did you go to school?
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I take pride in being part of such a hardworking, dedicated community that puts animals first. I love being able to work with multiple different species all in a day and to meet all their lovely companions. I also take great pride in being part of the fantastic team here at Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to go hiking with my dog and spend time outdoors, especially near water. I visit with my family & especially my 3 nieces. When it’s rainy, I cuddle up with a good book.
Dr. Rose Wingate, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
How long have you been practicing?
Many years!
Where did you go to school?
The University of California at Davis
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Dr. Wingate has always had an infinity to cats and dogs as well as other furry, feathered and scaly critters. She graduated vet school from University of California at Davis many years ago and has been passionate about caring for animals. Her family includes cats, dogs, goats and horses.
What do you like to do in your free time?
In addition to spending time with her critters she enjoys outdoor time gardening, camping, kayaking, and enjoying the beauty of California and beyond.
Meet Our Team
Timmie D.
Title
Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
1 year
Where did you go to school?
SRJC
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I enjoy contact with animals and making them feel comfortable.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Sew, knight, read, care for pets, and go on motorcycle rides.
Megan V.
Title
Officer Manager
How long have you been practicing?
Since 2004
Where did you go to school?
UCSB – BA in English, Specialization in Medieval Literature
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Making connections with clients through care of their pets.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Ride Dressage & Working Eq, crafting (such as knitting, weaving, and spinning yarn), and baking.
Jean H.
Title
CSR
How long have you been practicing?
36 years
Where did you go to school?
Amijo High School
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
I enjoy being able to help clients & non-clients with problem-solving. I have the ability to calm down someone and determine what is going on and being able to give advice and guidance – it means a lot to me when people go out of their way to thank us for helping them and their pets.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hike the beautiful hills of Sonoma County, visit the nearby beaches & catch a whale splash, and taste some of our famously delicious wines.
Dean H.
Title
Maintenance/Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
18 years
Where did you go to school?
Amador County High School
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Making sure all in-hospital patients are in a safe & clean environment.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy sunsets and long walks on the beach.
Lauren M.
Title
Inventory Clerk/Veterinary Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
18 years
Where did you go to school?
SRJC
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Getting to know our patients’ personalities so that I can do everything possible to ensure their experience here is as painless and comfortable as possible.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I’m a maker/crafter. I knit, weave, build furniture, sew, and much more.
Kyra B.
Title
Assistant
How long have you been practicing?
1 year
Where did you go to school?
SRJC
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Knowing I did the best of my ability to help patients be the healthiest they can be.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hiking, bowling, and roller skating.
Ana K.
Katelyn W.
Title
RVT
How long have you been practicing?
Coming soon
Where did you go to school?
Coming soon
What do you pride yourself in when it comes to veterinary medicine and/or taking care of your patients?
Coming soon
What do you like to do in your free time?
Coming soon