Meet the Staff
Dr. Gina Navia
Veterinarian
Dr. Gina Navia grew up in Burbank, CA and became interested in veterinary medicine after taking her first anatomy class in high school. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, she started in the field as a veterinary assistant. While working as an assistant for over 4 years she obtained her Masters of Science in Environmental Biology. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. She has a passion for animal welfare and exotic medicine. Dr. Navia is fluent in Spanish and is committed to providing exceptional pet care at South Pasadena Animal Hospital. She has a special interest in working with small animals and exotics, including birds, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
Dr. Sylvia Chiang
Veterinarian
Dr. Sylvia Chiang was born and raised in Los Angeles. Before becoming a veterinarian, she ventured into different fields including graphic design and cooking, but came back to her true love of vet med. She still enjoys such hobbies. She traveled to many places including Davis, CA and St. Kitts, then Corvallis, Oregon (OSU) to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Although she only sees dogs and cats, her favorite animal is the sea otter. When she is not helping animals, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening and traveling.
Casey Hunter, B.S.
Hospital manager
"In the cold dark bleak reality of this world, the only thing that allows me to soar above the quagmire of despondency are my feathered friends. If I could, I would grab on to the legs of a Raven and fly past the horizon, never to return."- self
Patrick Villadiego
Office manager
Justin Wolf
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lizet Serrano
Registered Veterinary Technician
Jennifer Castaneda
Certified Veterinary Technician
Angelica Styles-Chamalet, B.S.
Veterinary assistant
Celisse Soriano, B.S.
Veterinary assistant
Plant-powered and loving every bite! From avocado toast to soul-satisfying smoothies, I'm all about that vegan life. Saving the planet one delicious meal at a time!
Kristy Guiuan
Veterinary assistant
Marilyn Vilchis, MBA
Veterinary assistant
Dog's best friend and proud pup parent! My world revolves around tail wags, belly rubs, and endless adventures with my furry sidekick. We're a package deal- no bones about it!
Omar Mora
Veterinary assistant and Client Service Representative
Jamie Rodriguez
Veterinary assistant and Client Service Representative
