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Dawn
Practice Manager, CVOM
Dawn is a seasoned Practice Manager with over 20+ years of experience in the veterinary field. A dedicated leader, her mission is to elevate veterinary care through exceptional patient outcomes, client satisfaction, and the development of cohesive, high-performing teams. With a strong background in both leadership and nursing, Dawn brings a unique blend of clinical insight and operational expertise to every aspect of hospital management.
Certified as a Veterinary Office Manager (CVOM) and Fear Free Professional, Dawn continuously drives her team to adopt the highest standards in patient care and emotional well-being. She has also completed OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Veterinary) training, reinforcing her commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing hospital environment.
Her leadership has been instrumental in transforming veterinary practices through the implementation of innovative systems, optimized workflows, and a culture of accountability and compassion. Dawn is widely recognized for her ability to build resilient, motivated teams through clear communication, mentorship, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
She has successfully guided both start-up and established hospitals toward operational excellence, helping them exceed performance benchmarks and deliver exceptional veterinary experiences. Her career reflects a deep dedication to advancing the field of veterinary medicine through strategic leadership, client-centered service, and unwavering support for her team.
Barbara
Customer Service Representative
On Barbara’s fourteenth birthday, her mother gave her a German shepherd puppy, whom she named Sola. The bond between the two was instant and inseparable. Sola would even go to Barbara’s high school to pick her up every day. This special relationship between a girl and her loyal canine companion would ultimately influence Barbara’s desire to one day work in the veterinary industry.
Barbara’s journey began as a receptionist at a different vet clinic where her daughter was working at the time. After spending a decade there, she decided to join both of her daughters at Marina Village Veterinary in July of 2022. As part of our client relations team, Barbara takes great pride in helping our clients and loves playing a role in the health and happiness of their beloved pets.
Outside of work, Barbara has three human children and two fur babies: a cat named Roo who sits and gives high-fives, and a Doberman named Misha who loves to chase the laser light. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys gardening and shopping for antiques.
Tonya
Client Service Representative
Sometimes the best career decisions are the ones that are never part of the original plan. For Tonya, veterinary medicine began with a single interview in 2019 at a clinic specializing in dermatology for animals.. She accepted the opportunity on a whim, unsure where it might lead. It did not take long for her to realize she had found a profession that felt meaningful, rewarding, and far more fulfilling than working in human medicine.
As she spent more time helping pet owners and welcoming patients through the doors each day, Tonya discovered that every interaction mattered. Whether greeting a nervous family, helping them feel at ease, or sharing excitement over a happy, healthy visit, she found genuine purpose in creating a positive experience for both people and their pets.
After taking time away from veterinary medicine to raise her children, Tonya knew she wanted to return to the field she had grown to love. She continued building her experience at Gateway Pet Hospital in Dublin before transferring to VCA Broadway. She recently joined Marina Village Veterinary and is excited to begin this new chapter as the newest member of the team.
As the Client Service Representative at Marina Village Veterinary, Tonya especially enjoys meeting dogs and cats of every personality and making each visit as welcoming as possible. She believes the front desk is often the first step in building trust with families, and she enjoys helping create an environment where both pets and their owners feel comfortable from the moment they arrive.
Tonya is always eager to continue learning, growing, and building relationships with clients and patients. She looks forward to being the familiar face for families who visit the hospital and helping make every appointment a positive experience. For Tonya, working with animals is more than a job. It is where she feels happiest, and she is grateful to spend each day doing work that brings together compassion, connection, and care.
Jordan
Veterinary Assistant
Jordan discovered her calling while caring for animals at the East Bay SPCA animal shelter. Each day brought puppies with parvovirus, kittens with panleukopenia, pets recovering from fires, and animals with severe injuries. Seeing how vulnerable they were sparked a desire to do more than provide comfort. She wanted the knowledge and skills to help them heal, and that passion led her to veterinary medicine.
One experience has remained with Jordan ever since. While cleaning kennels, she noticed an older Maltipoo named Madonna behaving differently than usual. Instead of greeting her at the front of the kennel, Madonna was lying down and unable to stand. Jordan immediately carried her to the shelter medicine team, where emergency treatment revealed a severe infection. The team later told Jordan that her quick actions had saved Madonna’s life. That moment reinforced how important careful observation can be and confirmed she was exactly where she belonged.
Jordan graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before continuing her career in animal care. After gaining experience in shelter medicine, she joined Marina Village Veterinary in December 2025, where she was excited to expand her knowledge of both traditional and integrative veterinary medicine. As our Veterinary Assistant, she especially enjoys collecting laboratory samples, assisting with diagnostics, and helping doctors identify the best treatment plans for each patient.
Outside the hospital, Jordan enjoys baking everything from cinnamon rolls to cookies, a hobby she learned alongside her grandmother as a child. She loves sharing homemade treats with family and friends and hearing them ask for another batch. At home, she and her boyfriend, Sebastian, share life with their dog, Theo, whose playful personality keeps them laughing every day. From showing off tricks to negotiating for bites of chicken or cream cheese, Theo is a constant reminder of the joy animals bring into people’s lives.
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