Meet our veterinary team!
As the longest consecutively owned hospital in the area, we’re deeply committed to advanced diagnostics and building strong, trusting relationships with pet parents in Rancho Bernardo and beyond. Get to know the friendly faces behind Companion Care Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care!
We’re here to ensure your pets receive compassionate, expert care that builds trust every step of the way.
Dr. Michalena Satowski
Veterinarian
Aliya
Future Doctor
Katie
Hospital Supervisor
Madison
Assistant Hospital Supervisor
Christina
Veterinary Assistant
Amelia
Veterinary Assistant
Leah
Veterinary Assistant
Ritz
Veterinary Assistant
Ryleigh
Veterinary Assistant
Analyce
Veterinary Assistant
Leailani
Veterinary Assistant
Yasmine
Veterinary Assistant
Dr. Michalena Satowski
Veterinarian
Dr. Satowski was a high school valedictorian, earned her DVM with honors from the University of California, Davis, and has over 35 years of veterinary experience.
Prior to receiving her doctorate, she graduated with honors from California State University, Fresno with her Bachelor’s in biology. She also completed coursework for her master’s in zoology and was accepted to the University of Hawaii for a combined master’s/doctoral degree.
At UC Davis, she worked in the Nuclear Medicine Department on their oncology registry. She also worked with CT scans and on the Feline Iodine 131 Project.
Prior to opening up her own practice, she did veterinary work for animal rescue stations in Fresno County, as well as the Chaffee Zoo in Fresno, CA.
Dr. Satowski is licensed to practice medicine in California, South Carolina, and Washington, and carries a Federal Class II veterinary permit (allowing her to provide international transport certificates to exotics in addition to dogs and cats).
Aliya
Future Doctor
Coming soon!
Mariah
Veterinary Assistant
At home, Mariah enjoys life with her two children and a variety of pets, including several cats, a dog, and a leopard gecko—reflecting her lifelong love of animals.
Amelia
Veterinary Assistant
She shares her home with two dogs, a Golden Retriever named Sunshine and a Yorkshire Terrier named Sebastian—who inspire her passion for veterinary medicine every day. Outside of work, Amelia enjoys spending time with her pets and unwinding with her favorite TV shows.
Katie
Veterinary Assistant
Leah
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Ritz
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Ryleigh
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Analyce
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Leailani
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Yasmine
Veterinary Assistant
Bio Coming Soon!
Madison
Assistant Hospital Supervisor
Bio Coming Soon!
Katie
Hospital Supervisor
Bio Coming Soon!
Christina
Lead Veterinary Assistant