Dr. Erica Hu
Veterinarian
Dr. Hu has been with Banfield since July 2016 and really enjoys being here! She graduated with a veterinary degree from Massey University, on the North Island of New Zealand. While she does not specialize in any area of veterinary medicine, she carries an interest in soft tissue surgery and dentistry. Dr. Hu has two furry loved ones; Suki, a shepherd Labrador mix and Barrett, a Jack Russell terrier/Chihuahua mix. In her free time, she loves spoiling her dogs, hiking, and skiing.
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Dr. Jennifer Yu
Veterinarian
Born and raised in San Jose, Dr. Yu is a Bay Area native who has returned to her roots after graduating from UC Davis vet school in 2016. She has an interest in public health and infectious diseases, and currently lives with one very naughty chiweenie dog.
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Dr. Daman Chadha
Veterinarian
Dr. Chadha joined Banfield in September 2017 and started at the San Jose Meridian location in December of that year. She grew up on the East Coast and has enjoyed being around animals since a young age. She had the pleasure of horseback riding, working at a sheep farm while in college, and volunteering at Mystic Marie Life Aquarium with seals and sea lions. Dr. Chadha's love of animals led her to pursue a pre-veterinary curriculum at Virginia Tech where she graduated with a degree in biochemistry. Upon graduation, she worked at the National Institutes of Health, and then as a veterinary technician prior to attending veterinary school at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Chadha has practiced small animal veterinary medicine for 14 years in Northern CA, Southern CA, Indiana, and Illinois. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, volunteering in her son's school, traveling and photography.
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Rossana
Practice Manager
Rossana has been with Banfield since March 2008 and has loved every minute of it! She believes in providing the best client experience possible, as well as educating clients on the importance of preventive care for their pets, while developing team members along the way. She is fully trained as a veterinary assistant and in anesthesia so she is comfortable on both the operations and medical sides of the business. Rossana also has a degree in biology and a passion for environmental conservation. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her Yorkie named Grizzly and American bully named Troy, and family and friends. She also enjoys the great outdoors, sporting events, and continued education.
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Rachael
Registered Veterinary Technician
Rachael has been with Banfield since early 2009 and is going to school at San Jose State University for a master's degree in environmental studies. She is truly passionate about animals and is inspired to not only educate people about best practices regarding pet care, but also to promote wildlife conservation. She is excited to be getting married next year to her best friend in the most beautiful place on Earth, Yosemite National Park. In her free time, Rachael enjoys hanging out with her dog, Kobe, going on hikes around the Bay and eating vegan food. She believes that we are all stewards of this Earth and have a responsibility to reduce our impact by reducing, reusing and recycling.
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Hannah
Veterinary Assistant
Hannah has been working for Banfield since 2010 and is very thankful for the opportunity the company has given her throughout the years. She loves coming to work every day and being challenged in this ever changing field. In her spare time, Hannah loves golfing, swimming and being around her family and friends. She has a cat named Milo and a dog named Riley.
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Justin H
Veterinary Assistant
Justin has been a veterinary assistant with Banfield since October 2016. He recently graduated from UC Davis with a degree in medical microbiology and hopes to one day attend veterinary school. Justin has two dogs, an apple head Chihuahua (Joey) and a Yorkie (Lily). When not at work, he can be found volunteering at the San Jose Animal Center, wildlife rehabilitation center, or just relaxing at home.
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Lizzette
Veterinary Assistant
Lizzette is new to Banfield and the veterinary field, and aspires to be a registered veterinary technician and work with sea life. She has a soft spot for animals so when not with her cat, Blondikai, and dog, Bruce, she's volunteering with the cats at the Humane Society. In her spare time, Lizzette enjoys taking guitar lessons and playing Magic the Gathering. Her favorite parts of being a veterinary assistant include meeting new pets and pet parents every day!
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Jasmine
Veterinary Assistant
Jasmine has been with Banfield since April 2018 and is currently working on a degree in veterinary technology. She has two dogs, a Yorkie and a shih tzu, a guinea pig, and two aquariums with freshwater and saltwater fish. In her free time, that doesn't involve taking care of pets, Jasmine likes to read, paint, or go on long drives. She's excited to be a new member of the team and to have this opportunity in a career working with animals!
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Mandy
Veterinary Assistant
Mandy works part-time here at San Jose Meridian but enjoys coming into work because she is surrounded by amazing, helpful coworkers that help continue to grow her knowledge. She is currently enrolled at Foothill College working her way to join the veterinary technology crew. Other than work and school life, Mandy loves to go on hikes, and spend time with her friends and family.
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Aimee
Client Service Coordinator
Aimee is a student at De Anza College and joined Banfield in September 2017. She is excited to be part of the Banfield San Jose Meridian team and getting to know our clients and their pets!
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Cassandra
Client Service Coordinator
Cassandra was born and raised in San Jose, and is a mother of a 10-year-old daughter. She is new to Banfield and the veterinary field, and aspires to become a registered veterinary technician in the near future. She joined the Banfield San Jose Meridian team in April 2018. When not at work, Cassandra enjoys taking her daughter and new puppy, Maxi (a Chihuahua/terrier mix), to new parks and restaurants to indulge her sense of adventure. She is very excited to be part of Banfield and build a career with animals that ultimately brings her joy!
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MIchele
Client Service Coordinator
MIchele moved here from Michigan in August 2017 after completing a course to become a certified phlebotomist, and is nationally certified as a PBT1. She moved to California in hopes to find a job in that field but found she is much better suited to animal care. Michele has two cats, Bubz (a ragdoll), and Pietro (a Bombay), and she enjoys spending time lounging in the sun and reading books, or watching sitcoms while nested under her favorite blanket. She is happy to make Banfield her new home since April of 2018.
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