Linda Bloomfield, DVM and Owner

Dr. Linda Bloomfield obtained her DVM degree from U.C. Davis in 1989. She has practiced in the Tri-Valley area since that time. She has been at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since 1991. She feels that being a veterinarian is a wonderful honor and privilege. She feels there is no better profession to be in, and thoroughly enjoys the rewards and challenges of working with animals and the people associated with them. Dr. Bloomfield has had animals all of her life and couldn’t imagine life any other way. She is currently owned by 4 wonderful cats who keep her in line. When not practicing veterinary medicine, her interests include hiking, biking, Scottish country dancing, and singing. She enjoys singing in local choruses and has done local theatre in years past. She is an avid hockey fan which sometimes disturbs the cats when watching it on T.V.!

 

Pam Baak, RVT and Owner

Pam has had a life long love for animals. Along with the family dog growing up, she had guinea pigs, a rabbit, hamsters, fish, birds and even a horned toad! She graduated from Cosumnes River College in 1979, with a degree in Animal Health Technology, and soon after passed her California state board exam to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. She began working at Livermore Veterinary Hospital in 1980 and became a partner owner of the hospital with Dr. Bloomfield in August, 2008. Pam enjoys travelling and scuba diving. Her travels have taken her to Fiji, Egypt and destinations in the Carribean. She has two German Wirehaired Pointers. She has participated in agility with “Raina” who is now retired and her younger girl “Haiden” loves field work. She also enjoys a fall pastime by attending and cheering for the 49ers .

 

Heather Moore, DVM

Dr. Heather Moore has been at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since April, 2009. She is a 2006 graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Before Veterinary school she received her BS, Summa Cum Laude, in Physiology with a minor in Chemistry from San Francisco State University. She recently returned to the east bay from Fort Hood, Texas, where she served as a Captain in the US Army Veterinary Corps.  Dr. Moore trained soldiers, examined deploying military working dogs and cared for the pets of military families. Dr. Moore has a wonderful husband and daughter and a 16 year old kitty, Shawna. She enjoys spending time with her family, travel, scuba diving, and the outdoors. As a veterinarian, she has a strong interest in pursuing training in the use of herbal medicine, acupuncture and physical therapy. She strives to provide an integrative, whole body wellness approach to help care for her patients.

 

Lisa Zinn, DVM

Dr. Lisa Zinn began working at Livermore Veterinary Hospital in September of 2009 after finishing a year long internship in Walnut Creek, CA training with veterinary specialists and emergency doctors. Lisa graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, and received a B.S. in biology at UCLA. She recently got married to her wonderful husband, Matt. Lisa shares her house with two mischievous cats, and two parakeets that love to chirp. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, keeping in shape, and playing sports. Lisa has special interests in avian and exotic medicine, along with emergency care. As a veterinarian, Lisa’s goal is to keep pets happy and healthy through every stage of life.

 

Laura Diehl, RVT

Laura was born in Baton Rouge, LA and lived there until she was in second grade. Her family moved to Australia and lived there until she was a teen. After graduating she went to school to study to become a veterinary technician in 1983 and got her degree in 1984. She has been working at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since 1988. She has a son named Wesley and a daughter named Kayla. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, riding and showing her horse “Tobiah” and playing with her dog “Russell.” Laura hopes to return to Australia when she retires.

 

 

 

 

Tarin Thomas, Veterinary Assistant

Tarin grew up in Livermore and has lived here ever since. She attended Chico State and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. She worked as a pre-school teacher for a few years. She has been working as a veterinary assistant at our hospital since 1997. Tarin has been married for 3 years to her husband Danny and has an adorable daughter named Bailey. She was active in 4H all through her childhood. In her spare time she loves to hike, water ski and snow ski. This picture was taken with her dog Bo.

 

 

 

 

Dawn Mileham, Veterinary Assistant

Dawn has been a Veterinary Assistant for 18 1/2 years. She has several of her own pets including 6 cats, 2 dogs, 3 parrots and 2 horses. In her spare time she likes to ride horses, read and work outside. She has worked for Livermore Veterinary Hospital since 2005. Previously, she was a supervisor at a veterinary clinic in San Lorenzo for 15 years. She has been married for over 20 years and has an 18 year old son. Growing up, she always had a houseful of pets, something that hasn't changed as she grew up.

 

 

 

 

Desiree Harmison, Veterinary Assistant

Desiree, or as we call her “Tink” grew up in Tracy and has been a bay area girl ever since. She has been a veterinary assistant for 6 years and has been at our hospital since 2006. She was an active member of 4H for most of her childhood and still enjoys roping and riding horses. She is a very proud auntie of her nephew William and her niece Millie. She has 16 hound dogs who she takes hunting in her spare time. She also enjoys wakeboarding, jet skiing and snowboarding. This picture was taken with her pets “Dally” and “Brutus.”

 

 

 

 

Kathy Lukins, Veterinary Assistant

Kathy grew up in Hayward and was raised with lots of pets. They were all part of the family. She has worked in this field for 10 years. She worked at a veterinary practice in Fremont in the Front office for 4 years and joined this practice in 2004. She has worked in the front and back office at our hospital and is enjoying expanding her knowledge in the veterinary field. She has been married to her husband Paul for 20 years and has two children, Jessica and Jonathan. She enjoys cooking and watching the niners play.

 

 

Kathy Straub, RVT

Kathy has been a licensed registered veterinary technician since 1976. She has been working at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since 1993, and also works at another veterinary hospital in Castro Valley. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horses and playing with her dogs Trevor and Trixie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Spencer, Veterinary Assistant

Sarah has been working as a veterinary technician since 2003, and has been at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since the summer of 2005. She only works  at the vet's office part-time because she is also a second grade teacher.  She and her husband have 3 cats and one dog.  She loves playing with animals, being outside, and reading good books.

 

 

 

Connie Martin, Receptionist

Connie has been at Livermore Veterinary Hospital since November of 2008. She has been working in this field for 5 years, with front office and back office experience. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and snowboarding.

 

 

 

 

 

Renee Asturias, Receptionist

Renee started in the veterinary business in 1971. She has worked at an Emergency clinic and has been a practice manager in her years in this field. She has been with our hospital since November of 2007. She has recently moved back to the Bay Area to be with her daughter and three grandsons and is very happy to be back with her family at Livermore Veterinary Hospital. She is a published award-winning pyrographic artist. She has two Labradors Duke and Dakota and has three cats Jess. C. Jane, Cisco Kid and Sundance.

 

Cathy Rich, Receptionist

Cathy has lived in Livermore all of her life. She has always had a love for animals. She has been at the hospital since December of 2009 and is a welcome addition to the team. She and her husband volunteer at Valley Humane and take their English Sheepdog Harry to assisted living facilities and rest homes every week. It gives them great pleasure to see the happiness he brings to the patients. Their cat Snap was one of the kittens they fostered over the summer.