Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
*Surgical drop-offs must be here by 8:00 am
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
*Surgical drop-offs must be here by 8:00 am
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Dr. Tacita Vu was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area. She received her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University, then sought further training by completing an intensive small animal rotating internship at Med Vet Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. She has a special interest in emergency, pain management, and.internal medicine. She strongly believes in the strength of the human animal bond and is excited to serve the humans and pets in this community.
Dr. Vu is a pet parent to an adorable Golden/Basset/Cattledog mutt named Dug (from the Disney “Up”). In her free time, Dr. Vu likes to go on hikes with Dug. She also volunteers to foster kittens and spay/ neuter clinics with local rescues.
BVMS, MRCVS
Born and raised in Pleasanton, California, animals have always been a part of my life, starting with the family cats and dog. I joined 4-H at an early age, where I had the opportunity to care for animals of all shapes and sizes, from goats to horses to guinea pigs. During my 4-H years, my love for all creatures great and small inspired me to pursue veterinary medicine with the goal of working with exotics.
I received a B.S. in Animal Science from Cal Poly, SLO and then continued with my veterinary studies abroad at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
Missing the California sun, I moved back to the bay and am now excited to help your pets live their best lives!
Office Manager
Client communication and education is a major part of Ariadne’s responsibilities as a Office Manager here at Advanced Veterinary Medical Center. She is also responsible for checking our clients and patients in and out of our facility, acupuncture, monitoring anesthesia, taking x-rays, performing dental prophylaxn, helping with pharmacy needs, organizing and cleaning our hospital, assisting with patient treatments, and much more. What Ariadne finds most enjoyable about working with us is her ability to serve as a good leader or teacher to anyone help or more information about their pet and the veterinary care we provide.
Ariadne possesses an associate degree in veterinary technology and has been working in the animal-related field for over 5 years. She joined the Advanced Veterinary Medical Center team in August of 2018 and has proven herself to be an incredible resource for our clients and their pets.
“I enjoy working with my coworkers,” Ariadne says. “I feel as though we really get along great, therefore the environment here is very positive and we work really well together.”
Away from the hospital Ariadne enjoys spending time with her loved ones and friends and going to the beach or to the park with her dogs. She owns a Maltese mix named Woobie, and a Rottweiler named Moose.
Veterinary Nurse
As a Veterinary Nurse for Advanced Veterinary Medical Center, Denise is responsible for administering patient medications, providing restraint when necessary, record keeping along with other clerical work, providing kennel care, preparing for surgeries, client education and communication, and lots more.
Denise joined our team in July of 2018 and has been working in the veterinary field for over 8 years. She has an associate degree in veterinary technology and loves working with animals and their owners. Denise has 2 cats and 1 dog of her own, and she thoroughly enjoys spending time with them at home.
