Our Veterinary Professionals

	Dr. Elizabeth J. Colleran: 1990 graduate Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine; 1996 Masters of Science in Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine; Member: American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, Academy of Feline Medicine Fellow, Director of American Association of Feline Practitioners; 2003 Northern California Small Business Person of the Year. Current President of AAFP.
	Sandy Doolittle – Office Manager: Sandy has over 25 years experience working in veterinary hospitals as well as 23 years worth of experiences working with injured and orphaned wildlife. She is a Director and Information Officer for the North Valley Animal Disaster Group. Besides her love of animals, her passions include volunteer work, traveling, dancing, reading and taking classes. She has 2 dogs, Rudy and Stella Coco as well as 4 cats, Hazey, Sauvage, Tomasio & Skelator.
	Jan Yaroslav - Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Dentistry): Jan began her career in veterinary medicine by volunteering at a Bay Area humane society while in high school. In 1978, she received an Associate in Science degree in Animal Health Technology from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She spent the next 13 years working for Companion Animal Hospital, a large specialty facility in Belmont, California. Before beginning her tenure at Mangrove Veterinary Hospital in 1991, she was employed by Stanford University. Jan has received advanced training in veterinary dentistry and received her Vet Tech Specialist Board Certification in 2008. Jan was awarded the CVMA RVT of the Year in private practice in 2010. Jan also enjoys teaching Veterinarians and Technicians about Dentistry through local and regional lectures and wet labs. Jan joined the staff at Chico Hospital for Cats in January 2010. Her hobbies include breeding and showing Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Miniature Horses, and traveling.
	Jorge Velasquez - Registered Veterinary Technician: Jorge began his career in Veterinary Medicine while in high school in Williams, CA. He received his Associates degree in Animal Health from Yuba College and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2009. Jorge also has a Pet Grooming business he runs on his days off. His hobbies are football, basketball, listening to music and spending time with his friends/family and five dogs. His long term career goal is to go to Veterinary school.
	Bernadine - Veterinary Assistant: Bernadine comes to us after successfully completing the ROP course in Veterinary Careers. After 25 years in the landscaping field, she decided to pursue her life long interest in caring for animals. Her husband and 2 sons are very supportive of her plans to continue her education and become a Registered Veterinary Technician.
	Lisa - Veterinary Assistant: Lisa came to us with 19 years experience with large and small animals and a love of cats. She and her husband currently have 7 furry felines they share their home with. Most weekends you will find her on the back of her husband’s motorcycle exploring the North State.
	Samantha Sutfin - Veterinary Assistant: Samantha likes to be around animals. She has lived in Northern California her entire life. Sam enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, riding her horse Shaybob, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Chico with her fiancé Bill and her four dogs, Sage, Coalby, Sitka, and Lucy. What she enjoys most about working at Chico Hospital for Cats is being able to communicate with clients about the health and well being of their cats. Samantha also really enjoys dental treatments and giving our patients a warm and healthy smile.