Los Angeles County

Meet the Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Doctors in Pasadena, CA

At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena, your pet’s care is guided by emergency-trained doctors, board-certified specialists, and a collaborative team committed to thoughtful, advanced medicine. Our doctors bring deep clinical experience, strong communication, and genuine compassion to every case, whether your pet arrives through our 24/7 emergency service or is referred for specialty care.

Because pets cannot ask for a second opinion, our doctors often seek one for them. Through our collaborative care approach, multiple doctors may review a case together, share insights, and work toward the clearest diagnosis and best treatment plan for your pet.

To connect with our team, call ACCESS – Pasadena at (626) 993-9600 or request an appointment online today.

Internal Medicine

Neurology

Anna Tauro, DVM, GPCert(Neuro), Dip ECVN FRCVS, EBVS®

Schedule: Sun-Tues + alternating Wednesdays

Tricia Tai, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Schedule: Thur – Sat + alternating Wednesdays

Surgery

Jaron Naiman, DVM, DACVS-SA

Schedule: Sun – Wed

Kristen Behrens, DVM

Oncology

A new oncology department is coming soon with a dedicated team focused on providing advanced cancer treatment for pets.

Center for Advanced Veterinary Interventions (CAVI)

Sarah Garrity, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy

Tanya Qiu, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)

Minimally Invasive Procedures

Curious About What the Titles Mean?

Understanding the credentials behind each veterinarian’s name can give you better insight into their training and expertise. Download our “What’s in a Title?” guide to learn more about internships, residencies, board certification, and more.

Meet our Residents and Interns What our Residents and Interns Mean for Your Pet

At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena, our residents and interns are licensed veterinarians (doctors) receiving advanced, hands-on training in a specialty hospital setting.
For pet owners, this means your pet benefits from an added layer of care as interns and residents work closely with our experienced emergency doctors and board-certified specialists, helping support diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring.
This team-based approach gives each pet more attention, and more coordinated care – with the guidance of highly trained specialists every step of the way.

Meet Our Residents

Meet Our Interns

Brian Wang, DVM (Surgery)

Fiona Kilby, BVetMed, MRCVS (Cardiology)