Lisa Contreras DVM
Education
Dr Contreras has over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field. She was a veterinary assistant for five years prior to receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona in 2007. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida and has completed their Food Therapy Course. Fear Free Level 2 Certified.
Professional Experience
Dr. Contreras has experienced many facets of veterinary medicine, from high volume spay & neuter, to shelter work, emergency and critical care and general practice and wellness.
Special Interests
Dr. Contreras' focus is on the importance of preventative medicine and food therapy. She enjoys incorporating Eastern and Western Medicine for optimal outcomes of her patients' needs. She is actively involved in small animal practice, where her special interests include soft tissue surgery, nutrition and Fear Free education. She also enjoys dentistry.Dr Contreras also has a passion for teaching and mentoring new paraprofessionals and veterinarians. She helped teach third and fourth year veterinary students Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007-2008, where she taught wellness and surgery. She has also been involved with various RVT programs at Carrington and Platt Colleges.
Wayne Davis DVM
Education
Dr Davis has over 45 years of experience in the veterinary field. After graduating from the University of California Davis College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr Davis developed his first small animal practice in Riverside, CA, eventually expanding it to 3 hospitals.
Professional Experience
Dr Davis has over 45 years of experience in the veterinary field. Dr Davis is actively involved in the local Riverside veterinary community. He has been a board member of the Mary S. Roberts Adoption Center for over 40 years, including holding the position of Board President. He enjoys working with veterinary students and recent graduates, and has mentored many over the years.
Special Interests
Dr. Davis’s focus is on internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and nutritional management.
Outside of professional practice, he lives with his mixed breed dog Nikki, rescued as a parvo puppy from the shelter life. His personal interests include playing the classical organ and piano.
Laura Schrader DVM
Education
Dr. Schrader has over 23 years of experience in the veterinary field. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of California, Davis in 1996. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis in 2000.
Professional Experience
Upon graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Schrader dove into private practice to start helping pets and their families. Primarily working with dogs and cats, she has also worked with rabbits and rodents. She has previously served on the board for Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center.
Special Interests
As a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Schrader promotes preventative health measures, addresses health needs, and performs surgery. She enjoys internal medicine and the management of diseases that affect our geriatric pets. She especially has a love for dermatology and the management of endocrine disorders, such as diabetes mellitus and Cushing’s disease. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her two cuddle-bug Chihuahua/Terriers, Albert and Dobby, and her mischievous cat, Stitch. They make perfect reading companions!
Shavit Fine DVM
Education
Dr. Fine Graduated from the Veterinary School of Medicine at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, Israel in 2003. She began practicing medicine in California after completing and successfully complying with the American Veterinary Medical Association's Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) in 2005,
Professional Experience
Dr. Fine has extensive professional experience in veterinary medicine, specializing in
dogs and cats' internal medicine and surgery.
Special Interests
Feline internal medicine is one of Dr. Fine's passions. Her understanding of feline health
allows her to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions with precision and care.
Taking several courses in small animal ultrasound has enabled Dr. Fine to utilize
ultrasound techniques and aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, elevating the level
of care she provides to her patients.
Dr. Fine is committed to client satisfaction, and takes pride in her ability to find creative solutions to challenging situations. Her compassionate manner and effective communication skills ensure that pet owners are not only informed but also feel valued and heard.
Dr Fine enjoys spending time with her family and pets (a dog and two
cats), traveling, listening to audiobooks or music and staying active.
Yael Munson-Chon DVM
Education
Dr. Munson graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. A native of Huntington Beach, she practiced in Chicago and Los Angeles before joining La Sierra Veterinary Clinic.
Professional Experience
Dr. Munson has extensive professional experience in both companion and emergency animal medicine. She treats dogs, cats, and a variety of exotics including rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals.
Special Interests
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Munson raises 3 children and enjoys tending her flock of chickens and ducks, her 3 dogs Anna, Cali and Daisy, and four cats Willow, Bubba, Jack and Solstice. She is also an avid gardner, growing organic vegetables.