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Dr. Kevin Anderson DVM, MPH, DACVPM Dr. Anderson is the medical director and owner of Otay Pet Vets. He is a compassionate and thorough doctor with excellent client service skills. He understands and listens to your questions and concerns about your pet, he cares about your pet’s health, and he takes the time to educate you about your pet’s needs and to answer your questions. Dr. Anderson is known as a family man and has been married to Deborah for 24 years and they have three grown children, Chris, (newly engaged to Meghan) Michael and Ashley.Dr. Anderson retired from duty after a 20-year military career as a United States Army veterinarian, where he traveled to five continents providing veterinary care services and training to military troops and countries in need.During his military career, he managed numerous multi-sized clinics in many countries including Korea, Japan, Bahrain, and Germany. Dr. Anderson is a board certified veterinarian with over 22 years of veterinary experience, with strong diagnostic skills, and expertise in public health and foreign animal diseases. He holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from Tulane University and a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician. |
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Jovito Manzon RVT (DVM-Phillipines) Jovito has been with Otay Pet Vets from the beginning. His knowledge and experience as an RVT and DVM in the Philippines are unsurpassed. When asked what was something unique and different about himself, he said “it’s pretty cool that my son and I graduated from De La Salle- Araneta University in the Philippines as DVMS and now we are practicing RVTS here in the states and at OPV.” Jovito is known as a quiet man but he humors us daily with his witty sayings like “very good” and “going, going going” as he heads out the door. |
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Adriana Fernandez R.O.P. Vet Assistant 1 & 2 Adriana is a native to Chula vista and graduated from CVHS. She started with OPV under construction, 2 years ago. Adriana has two great dogs, Tess who was adopted and Lana Ona a surprise pup from one of our clients. Adriana plans to take her RVT license in the future and continue to grow in her skills. She is very personable and an awesome addition to our team. When asked what would surprise someone about herself, she said,” I am the only daughter out of 3, to play soccer like my dad, who played on the San Diego Soccer’s Team.” |
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Bethany Maxwell, Animal Science BS
Bethany graduated from California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo in 2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science. She started at OPV at the beginning of 2008, but has been working as a veterinary technician for nearly ten years now and is currently working towards her RVT license. She is a hard worker and an awesome addition to our team! Bethany has 3 fabulous dogs that keep her busy outside of work named Madison, Baxter and Zoey. When she isn’t working, you can find her outdoors enjoying life to the fullest.
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Jessica Sullivan R.O.P. Vet Assistant 1 Jessica has been with us since September 2007. She lives in Imperial Beach and has 2 dogs Dakota and Gizmo. Jessica is always smiling and a great addition to our team. Jessica is planning on attending college next year and getting her RVT license. When asked what would surprise someone about herself, she said, ” I’m artistic and I enjoy quilting and drawing people.” |
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Khara Basilio, Certified Vet Assistant Khara has been working with us since December 2007, starting out as an awesome volunteer for 3 months… we couldn’t wait to hire her. She graduated from PIMA Medical Institute’s Veterinary Assistant program and is currently attending Southwestern College. Khara has two dogs named Tyson and Pearl that are purely are adorable! If you love Hawaiian food, you might recognize her as she co-owns L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on H Street in Chula Vista. Needless to say, our team loves when she spoils us a Hawaiian meal! When asked what would surprise someone about herself, she said,” I love playing the piano in my free time and teaching children the Bible.” |
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Jessica Bautista, First Year Zoology Student Jessica started at OPV as an amazing and dedicated high school volunteer and now works part time while attending SDSU. She graduated from Eastlake High School in 2008 with AP Honors, Honors Diploma, & CSF graduate. She plans on being a marine biologist or zoologist…or both, someday. Jessica has been volunteering at the Chula Vista Nature Center as an Aquarist for the last year and she loves it. When asked what would surprise someone about herself, she said, “I own 2 snakes, one is a Mexican rosy and the other is an Arizona chocolate, their really cute, and I love to cook.” She makes a too-die for chocolate cake that our staff loves! |
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Michael P. Anderson, Boarding Facility Manager
Michael the son of Dr. & Debbie Anderson has been active with OPV from the beginning. Michael graduated from HS in 2006. He currently is attending SWC. When Michael is not at the vet clinic walking dogs or assisting in surgery with his dad, you’ll find him on the golf course. When asked what would surprise someone about himself, he said,”I’ve lived in 4 countries and I have visited over 30 and Kenya was one of my favorites.”
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Alicia Hinojosa, Receptionist Manager Alicia has been with OPV for almost 2 years. She has lived in Chula Vista for 7 years with her family. She is a wonderful and gifted manager of the front desk and answers the phone in English or Spanish, a great benefit for our Spanish speaking clients. Alicia loves animals, with cats being her favorite! She has several cats that are all spoiled and loved! d She has one cute chihuahua called Peanut, and a horse named Pancho. When asked what would surprise someone about herself, she said, ” I played the clarinet for 7years, playing in the Rose Bowl, Hawaii Bowl, and Disneyland Parade.” Go Alicia! |
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Dusty Shamblin, Dog Caretaker Dusty has been working for OPV for over 5 months now, and she has lived in Chula Vista for 15 years. She started out as an awesome volunteer walking dogs for 6 months. Dusty loves animals, especially dogs. She has two dogs at home Zoe and Sarah. Dusty is excellent at handling dogs in the pet park, and meeting their needs. When asked what would surprise someone about herself she said, “I love to rescue hurt animals and get them the help they need and I love computer games.” |
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Yesel Santoyo, Boarding Manager Yesel is a native of Chula Vista. She was born in Los Angeles and graduated from Eastlake High School in 2005. She has been with us for 6 months now and has a real passion for working with animals, and all types of dogs are her favorite. She has a fun spirit and is always singing and smiling. When asked what would surprise someone about herself she said, ” I have been riding motorcycles, ATVs,and anything that goes fast, since I was 4 years old.” If you are visiting the Pet Park, adjacent to our clinic, and you see Yesel playing with all the dogs, say hello! |
 Carmen Rubalcava- head groomer |
 Melissa Rannells- groomer |
 Karla Wilson- groomer |
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