Veterinarians

Dr. Amy Bednarek

Medical Director/Partner

Dr. Amy Bednarek, is a Los Angeles native and joined our team at Point Vicente Animal Hospital in September 2013 and became a partner in 2018. After an extensive career in the entertainment business, Dr.

Dr. Anne Dueppen

Associate DVM

Dr. Anne Dueppen was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She moved to Davis, California for college and graduated with a BS in Animal Science in 2001.

Dr. Iana Maslennikov

Associate DVM

Dr. Iana Strakh graduated from veterinary school in Moscow, Russia, in 2017 and completed her U.S. veterinary accreditation in 2020. She has since joined our hospital, where she focuses on providing exceptional care for companion animals, particularly dogs and cats.

Dr. Molly Johnson

Associate DVM

Hi, my name is Dr. Johnson, and I am a Veterinarian at Point Vicente Animal Hospital. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and helping my patients feel comfortable and confident in their treatment.

Dr. Rachel Balleras

Associate DVM

Hi, my name is Dr. Balleras, and I am an Associate Veterinarian at Point Vicente Animal Hospital. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and helping my patients feel comfortable and confident in their treatment.

Leadership

Krishna Van Buren

Hospital Director/Partner

Our Hospital Director, Krishna Van Buren, RVT, brings more than 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine and hospital management to Point Vicente Animal Hospital.

Patricia Newell

Practice Manager

Hi, my name is Patricia Newell, and I am a Practice Manager at Point Vicente Animal Hospital. I believe I was truly called to this role — throughout my career, I have had the privilege of building meaningful connections with both animals and the people who love them.

Shahzeen Ali

Client Service Supervisor

Shahzeen brings a passion for animals and a diverse background in animal science to our team. She holds a degree in Zoo Biology and has been working in the veterinary field since 2008.

Client Service