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
• Publications
• 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

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

Sarah James , DVM

• 2006 graduate of the University of Vermont, Bachelor of Biologic Science and Animal Science
• 2010 graduate of North Carolina State University, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 2010 -Joined SCEC
• 2011 Finished year long internship and started two year American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Residency Program at SCEC
• Professional Interests: Theriogenology, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic Imaging, Sports Medicine, and Surgery
• Publications: Mansmann RA, James SJ, Blicksager AT. "Long Toes in the Hind Feet and Pain in the Gluteal Region: An Observational Study of 77 Horses." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2010. Dec. Volume 30 Issue 12: 720-726.
• Email: Sarah James, DVM

Casille Batten, DVM

• Originally from South Africa - moved to California in 2000.
• 2006 graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
• 2011 Graduate of UC Davis; Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
• 2011 Joined SCEC
• Professional interests: Theriogenology, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging.
• Email: Casille Batten, DVM

 

Chris Ryan, DVM

• 2006 graduate of the University of California- Davis, Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minor in Equine Science
• 2011 graduate of the University of California- Davis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• 2011 Joined SCEC
• Professional interests: diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, lameness and emergency medicine.
• Email: Chris Ryan, 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, 10th Grade

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

   

Penny M. Gallagher

• Born and raised in Burlington, Vermont
• 1981 Graduate of O'Brien's School of Cosmetology
• 1983—2009 Graphic Arts/Prepress Specialist--The Lane Press/The Offset House
• 21 years caring for horses on homestead in VT
• 2009 Relocated to Marina, CA
• 2010 Joined SCEC
• Interests:
  • Dressage Enthusiast
  • Beach Walks

   

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

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