Pet Hospital in San Pedro, CA

Dr. Sarah LaMoyne

Dr. LaMoyne grew up in San Jose, CA. Although she studied communications and advertising for her bachelor's degree, she always had a fondness for animals and volunteered regularly with dog and cat rescues and shelters in the Bay Area growing up. That love only grew and after realizing she wanted to pursue a different career, she began taking animal science classes at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA. Her passion for medicine was ignited and she started working at an emergency animal hospital in Culver City, CA. She graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2015 from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since then, she has been practicing at Banfield. Her current role is Chief of Staff for two local South Bay hospitals. Dr. LaMoyne lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their husky named Kodak and cat named Dorothy Parker (AKA BB-8). More Details >>

Dr. Heather Dean

Dr. Dean is a local native born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She went to undergraduate school at UC Davis where she received a bachelor’s degree in animal science, management, and film studies with a minor in international relations. She graduated from veterinary school at Michigan State University after which she did a rotating small animal internship in Washington, DC, and a primary care and diagnostic imaging internship at Michigan State. Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Dean paid her way through school by working as a veterinary technician, after-hours hospital assistant, and a herd manager at the school dairy farm. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. More Details >>

Dr. Ginna Kim

Dr. Kim grew up in Southern California and attended undergraduate school at Harvey Mudd College where she studied biology and chemistry. She worked in research after graduation, but soon realized that she had no passion for her work. She eventually started working at a veterinary hospital, and realized her passion for veterinary medicine. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. She has been practicing veterinary medicine at Banfield since graduation. In her free time, she loves being active and outdoors, participating in the performing arts, and spending time with her family, including her two cats, Penny Lane and Abbey Road. More Details >>