Dr. Tam and Dr. Asato will provide for more care for animal patients
Ohana Pet Hospital expands its veterinary professional team, to support the health and well-being of its growing family of patients, by welcoming Dr. Christina Tam and Dr. Kayla Asato to the Ohana family. Dr. Tam will join Dr. Jennifer Kelly to serve the urgent care needs of the hospital’s existing patients while Dr. Asato will provide general practice services.
Dr. Christina Tam is a native southern Californian, originally from the San Gabriel Valley. In 2008, she graduated from the University of California–San Diego with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of California–Davis in 2014. Dr. Tam enjoys running, camping, biking, traveling, and any activity that takes her outdoors and around the world.
Dr. Kayla Asato was born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawai’i. In 2010, she earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California–Davis and continued her education at UC Davis Veterinary School where she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2014.
“We feel blessed that this community has embraced Ohana Pet Hospital with such open arms, trusting us with their pets,” said Dr. Janis Shinkawa, Medical Director of Ohana Pet Hospital. “It is our responsibility to ensure we provide the best care and that means expanding our professional veterinary staff to accommodate growing patient needs. I am pleased that Dr. Tam and Dr. Asato are bringing their talents and compassionate care to our Ohana.”
Ohana Pet Hospital is a full-service facility, established in Ventura, California in 2012 by four women veterinarians and leaders in our community – Drs. Janis Shinkawa, Jill Muraoka-Lim, Kate Byrne and Nicci Quinn. Ohana is also an industry and community leader in “green” ideas from construction to operations. Ohana Pet Hospital is located at 4547 Telephone Road and can be reached at 658-7387 (www.ohanapethospital.com).
