Meet the Team at Mission Valley Pet Clinic
At Mission Valley Pet Clinic in San Diego, CA, we prioritize delivering compassionate services and top-tier products to our patients. Through teamwork, client education, and innovation, we are dedicated to partnering with you—our valued client—to provide your pet with the highest standard of care, complete with a focus on preventative veterinary medicine.
Get to Know Our San Diego, CA Veterinary Team
Veterinarians
Karen Klinger, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Klinger came to Mission Valley Pet Clinic in 2006. Dr. Klinger grew up in Ohio and attended Ohio University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in zoology in 1990. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University in 1994. After graduating, Dr. Klinger moved to Washington DC for six years, where she worked with two veterinary practices before moving to San Diego in 2000.
Dr. Klinger shares her home with her husband Michael and three cats. Wally is an orange tabby acquired from Mission Valley Pet Clinic, and Russell is a Norwegian Forest look-a-like who showed up in her front yard. After losing her beloved flame point Siamese, her newest addition is Nigel, the only seal point born in a litter of 5 black cats. Nigel’s now spayed mother belongs to one of our clients.
Dr. Klinger enjoys performing surgeries and loves the variety in her career- each day and each case is different. When she’s not working, Dr. Klinger enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, and reading.
Anne Herrera, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Herrera recently moved down to sunny San Diego after getting married to her college sweetheart, and they are in the process of adding four paws to their family! When Dr. Herrera isn’t taking care of her patients, her hobbies include visiting new restaurants, hiking, and traveling all around the world.
Mike Casemier, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Casemier was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, but now calls San Diego home.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University after an honorable discharge from the U.S Navy. He then went on to earn his veterinary degree from Michigan State University.
He worked with horses early in his career but has since focused on companion cats and dogs. Dr. Casemier is grateful for long-term relationships he develops with his clients.
When he isn’t taking care of his patients, Dr. Casemier enjoys spending time with his nine-year-old chocolate lab named Dexter and his five-year-old, aptly named cat, Lilith.
Leadership
Melanie, RVT
Practice Manager
About Melanie
Melanie is a native San Diegan. She has been part of the Mission Valley Pet Clinic family since 1998.
She graduated from the University of California San Diego with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal physiology and neuroscience. Melanie has been the Head Registered Veterinary Technician for many years and is also the manager of MVPC. Melanie attends continuing education meetings regularly, and her knowledge of veterinary medicine has enhanced the lives and treatment of many patients. She has expertise in many areas, including dentistry, cytology, medicine, nutrition, and behavior.
Melanie discovered her love of animals at a young age and brought home every stray animal that she could find. She has a three-toed box turtle named Catrina (poof-poof), a flame point called Josie, and Millie, an Australian Shepherd mix, both of which she adopted from MVPC. Melanie enjoys working where she can put her love for animals to good use. In her free time, Melanie enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time at the beach.
Technicians
Melissa, RVT
Lead Technician
About Melissa
Melissa was born in Juneau, Alaska, and grew up in Topeka, Kansas. She moved to San Diego in 2015 and started working at MVPC in March 2017. She has a 15-year-old orange tabby named Cole (left at the clinic) and a 2-year-old black and white kitty named Holly.
Melissa is attending Mesa College and will be graduating from the Veterinary Technician program in May 2021. She has been involved with animals since she was a little girl. Her family pets include dogs, cats, ferrets, rats, and rabbits.
Previously Melissa was one of our kennel technicians and enjoyed caring for our boarding guests. Melissa enjoys playing soccer every week, running, hiking, traveling to visit family, and watching a good Netflix show.
Janine, RVT
Veterinary Technician
About Janine
Bio coming soon!
Amber
Veterinary Technician
About Amber
Sarah
Veterinary Technician
About Sarah
Sarah joined Mission Valley Pet Clinic in 2003 as a receptionist. She took a brief absence in 2006 to travel but couldn’t stay away long. Sarah had planned to study writing and language but has since fallen in love with the veterinary field and decided to become a veterinary technician in 2010. She is now a Certified Veterinary Assistant.
Sarah and her husband have a large furry family consisting of a Lab named Benson, rescued from Labrador Rescuers. They also have four cats, Masen (born to MVPC’s Addie, when she added to the population with eight kittens), Henry, Zelda, and Emmy.
Sarah is a native San Diegan who enjoys cooking, working on her home, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sarah enjoys educating clients, learning, and teaching about geriatric/preventative pet care and nutrition.
Diana
Veterinary Technician
About Diana
Elexcia
Veterinary Technician
About Elexcia
Bio coming soon!
Client Service Representatives
Erica
Lead CSR
About Erica
Bio coming soon!
Josie
About Josie
Bio coming soon!
Cynthia
Customer Service Representative
About Cynthia
Bio coming soon!
Bee
Customer Service Representative
About Bee
Bio coming soon!
Kennel Staff
Rylie
Kennel Technician
About Rylie
Bio coming soon!
Kristi
Kennel Technician
About Kristi
Bio coming soon!
Karli
Kennel Technician
About Karli
Bio coming soon!
Office Staff
Kathy
About Kathy
Kathy has worked with Dr. Green for many years and came with her to Mission Valley Pet Clinic in 2002.
She was born in Ohio and graduated from Green Mountain College. Kathy then studied at the University of California Berkeley before obtaining her teaching credential from San Diego State University. In 1982 she received her Registered Veterinary Technician License from Mesa College.
In addition to helping care for the animals, Kathy functions as the inventory manager at MVPC. She has two cats named OB and Max and a chihuahua mix named PD. In her free time, she enjoys jogging, yoga, tai chi, kayaking, traveling, and visiting her children and grandchildren.