Meet our veterinary team!

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 is the hospital supervisor at our veterinary hospital and an aspiring veterinarian with two Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Human Development. Passionate about wildlife and ocean conservation, Aliya combines her academic knowledge with hands-on experience to support our team. As she prepares for veterinary school, she aims to blend her love for animals with her commitment to preserving the natural world.

Soojin is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who earned her veterinary degree in Hungary and recently relocated to San Diego to continue her career in animal care. She is currently working toward obtaining her accreditation in the United States, with a strong focus on small animal medicine and a special interest in surgery. Soojin brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to every patient she sees and is passionate about helping pets live healthy, happy lives.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter, embracing the balance of family life and her professional goals.

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.

Yazmin, our Lead Veterinary Assistant, has been with us for over a year, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to the team. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and has a keen interest in radiography. Outside of work, Yazmin enjoys spending quality time with her animals and family. Her commitment to animal care and enthusiasm for her field make her a vital member of our team.

Outside of work, Lily enjoys relaxing with her own feline companions and continuing to grow her knowledge in the veterinary field.