Tim G. Eastman, DVM, DACVS, MPVM

• 1991 graduate of Cal Poly, Animal Science with a business minor
• 1996 graduate of UC Davis, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 1996 graduate of UC Davis, Masters in Preventative Veterinary Medicine
• Littleton Large Animal Clinic, Internship, Littleton, Colorado
• Texas A & M, 3 year surgical residency
• 2000 joined the practice
• 2001 board certified in Equine Surgery
  with American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Board Member:
  • Monterey Horse Park
  • Salinas Rodeo
  • Veterinary Managers Group 8
• Native of Salinas, California
• Email: Tim Eastman, DVM, DACVS, MPVM

Alexandra Eastman, MS, DVM

• 1991 Colby College, BA Biology
• 1993 graduate of Cal Poly, Pomona, Masters of Science Program, Equine Exercise Physiology
• 1997 graduate of UC Davis, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 1997—2000 Associate in busy Equine Practice in Texas
• 2000—2002 Portola Animal Hospital, Salinas
• 2002 joined the SCEC practice
• Member of the Natividad Medical Foundation Board
• Primary interests: Neonatology and Medicine
• Vice President—Natividad Medical Foundation Board
• Shoes That Fit
• Email: Alex Eastman, MS, DVM

Matt Durham, DVM

• 1992 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Animal Science
• 1996 graduate of UC Davis, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Internship in diagnostic imaging with ultrasound, radiology, scintigraphy and computed tomography modalities
• Private practice in southwest Washington, primarily equine medicine
• University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Fellowship in Equine Ultrasound/Cardiology
• 2001 joined the practice
• From Reno, Nevada
• Email: Matt Durham, DVM

Wade Tenney, DVM

• 1991 Cornell—BS in Animal Science.
• Four years on the Varsity Polo Team at Cornell
• 1997—Colorado State University, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• New Bolton Fellowship in Equine Reproduction—
  two years.
• Littleton Large Animal Clinic, Colorado—Associate for two years after a one-year internship
• 2000-2005—B.W. Furlong and Associates, Equine Veterinarians, P.A., Oldwick, New Jersey
  Special Focus:
  (in addition to general ambulatory practice):
  • Equine Reproduction
  • Nuclear Scintigraphy
• 2005—2006 UC Davis Large Animal Ultrasound Internship
• 2006—Joined SCEC
• Email: Wade Tenney, DVM

Nora Grenager, VMD, DACVIM

• Grew up on a small farm in central Pennsylvania
• 2000—Graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in biology from Amherst College in Massachusetts
• 2005—Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
• 2005—Joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic
• 2006—Finished 1-year internship at SCEC and started 3-yr medicine residency at SCEC
• 2010—Board-certified in large animal internal medicine with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Volunteer with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Field Services (formerly Rural Area Veterinary Services)
• House of Delegates Representative for the Monterey Bay to the California Veterinary Medical Association
• Committee Member and Scholarship Director of the International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot
• Assistant Director of the Laminitis West Conference
• Member of the Monterey County Large Animal Evacuation Group
• Publications: 1. Orsini JA, Grenager N, Carr J, Benner P. "What is your diagnosis? Diagnosis: midsagittal nondisplaced Salter-Harris type III fracture of the proximal phalanx of the right hind limb." J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2006 Feb 1;228(3):353-4.
  2. Rabuffo TS, Hackett ES, Grenager N, Boston R, Orsini JA. "Prevalence of Gastric Ulcerations in Horses with Colic."
  Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Jun 2009: 29 (6):540-546.
  3. Orsini JA, Hackett ES, Grenager N. "The Effect of Exercise on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Athlete." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Mar 2009; 29(3):167-171.
• Email: Nora Grenager, VMD

Jonathan Hirsch, MS, DVM, DACVS

• 1993 Randolph-Macon College—BA in Classical Studies (Biology Minor)
• 1997 Virginia Commonwealth University—MS in Biology
• 2000 Virginia-Maryland Regional CVM, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 2001 San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, Internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery
• 2001-2003 Virginia Equine Clinic, Ambulatory Associate
• 2004 Oregon State University CVM, Clinical Fellowship in Large Animal Surgery
• 2004-2007 UC Davis VMTH—Equine Surgery Residency
• 2008-2009 San Luis Rey Equine Hospital—Staff Surgeon
• 2008 Board Certified in Large Animal Surgery
• 2009 Joined SCEC
• Email: Jonathan Hirsch, MS, DVM, DACVS

Steve Loncosky, DVM

• 2006 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Animal Science and Equine Science Minor
• 2006 – 2009 volunteered in multiple Rural Area Veterinary Service (RAVS) trips while in veterinary school
• 2010 graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 2010 Joined SCEC
• Professional interests: surgery, lameness, imaging, and volunteer work: rural area veterinary services
• Email: Steve Loncosky, DVM

 

Justin McCormick, DVM

• 2001 University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
• 2003 University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science and Microbiology
• 2005 University of Arizona, Master of Science, Pathobiology
• 2009 University of California, Davis, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 2009-Joined SCEC
• Interests include Equine Surgery, Lameness and Imaging, Ranching, Cutting and Reining, and Fly- fishing.
• Publications: Comparison of Single versus Boosted Vaccine Protocols for a Modified –Live
  and Killed Virus Vaccine in Inducing Serologic Response against Equine Influenza in Performance Horses of Different Ages. McCormick JD, Collins JK, Holland R, Barnett C, Chambers TM, Tudor L. AAEP Proceedings. December 2009.
  Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Angulation and Tendonopathy in the Equine Foot. McCormick
  JD, Puchalski SM, Schultz R. AAEP Proceedings. December 2008.
  Digital image processing. Lo WY, Puchalski SM. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2008 Jan-
  Feb;49(1 Suppl):S42-7. Abstract. Acknowledgement.
• Email: Justin McCormick, DVM

Donna Sutton

• Office Manager of SCEC since 1992
• Hartnell Community College,
  General Education
• Native of Salinas, California

Analynn Patterson

• Joined SCEC, 2002
  1990—1995, Assistant Technician at Large Animal Veterinary Corporation
• 1995, MFA in Pictorial Arts, SJSU
• BFA, California College of Arts
  and Crafts
• Proud Mother of Devon, 9th Grade

Jan Andersen

• 1972—1979, Norman P Andresen Jr, MD (Ob/Gyn), Salinas, Medical Assistant
• 1979—1985, Red Deer Equine Clinic, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Tech/Bookeeper/Reception
• 1985—2000, Robert Raymond Revers, MD (Endocrinologist), Medical Assistant
• 2002—joined SCEC

MaryAnn Russo

• Born at Carmel Hospital
• Grew up on the Monterey Peninsula
• 1976—Graduated from Monterey High School
• 1983—Moved to “Corral Area”
• 35 years working with horses
• Proud mother of two lovely daughters; Melissa LaFountain and Michelle Surbeck (Technician here at SCEC)
• Owner of two miniature donkeys & five dogs and two cats
• 2006—Joined SCEC

Gaylene Cranford

• Born and raised in Spreckels, California
• 1985 Graduate of Hartnell College AHT Program with Animal Science Degree
• 1985—1991 worked as RVT in various local hospitals
• 1991—2004 Portola Animal Hospital RVT and receptionist
• 2004—2006 Northridge Veterinary Hospital RVT and receptionist
• Hobbies:
  • Training hunting retrievers
  • Bird hunting
  • Fishing
  • Braiding leather gear

   

Giga Cullen

• 1975—1980 Laguna Seca
  Stallion Station
• Hospital Manager
• Veterinary Technician with SCEC
  since 1980
• Salinas, California

Laurel Whisler

• Joined SCEC, 2001
• 2003, Graduated from Hartnell College, AS Degree, Animal Health Technology
• 2003—Registered Vet Tech

Jenn Melius

• Born and raised in Fallon, Nevada
• Bred and raised Quarter Horse on family ranch
• Horse judge for FFA, 4-H Member
• 2002 Graduate Churchill County High School
• Technician at Lahontan Valley Vet Clinic
• 2002-2004 University of Nevada, Reno
• 2004 to Present Technician at SCEC

Tiffany Durham

• Joined SCEC February 2003
• 1993—2003, Wrangler, Mammoth Lakes
• 1996—1997, Oswood Stallion Station
• 1995, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,
  BS Animal Science
• 1990—1992, Zookeeper
• Born and raised, Fountain Valley, CA

Sierra Hightower

• 2001—2005, Barn Animal Specialist
  SPCA of Monterey County
• RAVS Volunteer
• September 2005—Joined SCEC
• Technician

Maureen Rock

• Grew up in Rochester, NY
• Business Management for a family Graphic Arts Business for 20 years
• 1982—BS in Biology from Colgate U.
• Graduate of Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology
• Worked at a mixed animal practice in Golden, Co.
• November 2004—Joined SCEC
• December 2004—Became Registered Vet Technician

Matias Torres

• Joined SCEC in 1999
  

Enrique Hernandez

• Joined SCEC in 2007