two bay-area locations!
two bay-area locations!
Receptionist – Erik Heil Erik grew up in a small town in New Jersey right outside of Philadelphia, PA and throughout his life has worked and cared for several animals both at home and on farms. Erik has a love for all animals, big or small. He finds joy in caring for others and bringing … Read moreErik Heil
Receptionist – Jenna Stroup Jenna’s journey in the veterinary field began with a tiny, fuzzy, orange jelly bean that fit in the palm of her hand. Over 150 bottle baby kittens later, she graduated from Carrington College in 2021 and worked as an RVT in local shelters for years. Now she gets to admire the … Read moreJenna Stroup
Receptionist – Carolyn Dinn Carolyn first came to Wildwood as a client seeking care for her family’s Russian tortoise Chomps, who is owned by one of her three children. When she and her husband decided to downsize their photography business, Carolyn joined the Wildwood team as a receptionist, bringing her energy and enthusiasm to the … Read moreCarolyn Dinn
Veterinarian – Monica Chu Dr. Monica Chu grew up in SF Bay Area and worked as a SCUBA Dive Master in Monterey prior to changing careers to veterinary medicine. Dr. Chu graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and is committed to providing your pets with the best possible care. She has an interest in working … Read moreMonica Chu, BVetMed
Veterinarian – Justin Cupka Dr. Cupka grew up on the East Coast and graduated from Unity College in Maine with a degree in Captive Wildlife Care and Education, focusing on wildlife and zoo medicine. He moved across the country to attend the University of California Davis, where he earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. His … Read moreJustin Cupka, DVM
Receptionist – Marisa Salazar Marisa is the original receptionist at Wildwood Veterinary Hospital. She has been with Dr. Welsh on and off since 1998. A native of San Jose, she has always loved animals. She always had a variety of animals, cats, hamsters, dogs, turtles, fish and even a pet moth. As one of Jehovah’s Witness, … Read moreMarisa Salazar
Practice Manager – Rachael Litzinger Rachael has been an animal person from birth, growing up in a household with a rottweiler, five cats, and 4 guinea pigs, things were always crazy. Although Rachael has a soft spot for dogs and cats, other animals are always welcome. Currently, she has two cats, Gwen and Merlin, and a … Read moreRachael Litzinger
Veterinary Assistant – Katrina Liu Katrina graduated from University of California Davis with a B.S. in Animal Science, which she affectionately refers to as “Farming 101”. Initially, her career began with only dogs and cats, but after an eventful internship at a wildlife rehabilitation center, her interest in exotics and wildlife brought her to the … Read moreKatrina Liu
Registered Veterinary Technician – Cindy Chou Cindy has always had an interest in animals for as long as she can remember. She would study and observe many species of animals for hours—especially exotic animals—from reptiles, fish, and aquatic creatures. After entering the Education field with a concentration in Biology, she realized that she wanted to … Read moreCindy Chou, RVT
