Ø Dr. Joyce Pedersen, ACVIM, is board certified in small animal internal medicine. She joined Redwood Veterinary Clinic in 2003. Dr. Pedersen received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University. She then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan State University and a residency in small animal internal medicine at Cornell University. She is specifically interested in hematology, oncology, endocrinology, and dermatology as well as liver and kidney disease. Before moving to Sonoma County in 2003, Dr. Pedersen had practiced in New York as well as the San Francisco Bay area and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice.
Ø Yvonne Stemwedel, DVM, ABVP. Dr. Stemwedel joined our practice in 1997. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her graduate degree from the University of California, Davis. She brings to Redwood certification in Canine and Feline Practices by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Stemwedel’s interests include small animal medicine and surgery with specific interests in cardiology and cardiac ultrasound. Yvonne is hardly idle during her free time when she is most likely participating in a triathlon or kayaking some coastline!
Ø Richard Hoskins, DVM. Doctor Hoskins joined the staff in 1990. His interests in veterinary medicine are broad. As a team member he offers a diversity of services, surgical and diagnostic, for the patient/client.
Ø Theda Mobley, RVT. Theda is Redwood Veterinary Clinic’s chief technician. She has been part of the clinic’s team since 1976! Her duties include surgical prep, surgical assistance, x-ray, treatments, inventory, purchasing, and supervising staff. Theda is a devoted horse enthusiast and our resident artist, entertaining us with her wonderful wood carving and pottery. She shares a keen interest of tortoises with a few other members of our staff. Laika, her Chesapeake Bay retriever, is also considered a vital member of the Redwood Veterinary Clinic family!
Ø Pam Ensign. Pam is front office manager for Redwood Veterinary Clinic. She has been with Redwood Veterinary Clinic since 1988. Her wonderful energy, love of people, and warmth make her one of our best emissaries! Most likely Pam will be the first to greet you when visiting our clinic.
Ø Dr. Cynthia Heiller, DVM has been with the Emergency Animal Hospital, an affiliation of Redwood Veterinary Clinic, since 1999. Dr. Heiller began her veterinary career as a licensed veterinary technician. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. She has been practicing emergency medicine first as a technician and then as a veterinarian for over thirty-three years. Dr. Heiller spends much of her free time training and showing German Wirehaired Pointers with over ten dogs currently – most of which are actively in shows and trials!
Ø Elaine Tullson, DVM. Doctor Tullson joined the Emergency Animal Hospital team in 2001. She is an important and valued member of our team.
Ø Susan Ostapak, DVM. Dr. Ostapak joined our Emergency Animal Hospital staff in 1998. She is also a veterinarian for the San Francisco Zoo and is active in many projects worldwide.
Ø Susan (Bliss) Fisher, RVT. Ms. Fisher has been with the Emergency Animal Hospital for over 15 years. She represents the Emergency Animal Hospital technicians as chief tech. Bliss received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of California, Davis in Avian Science. Ms. Fisher specializes in working with exotic animals and neonates. Ms. Fisher plays a vital role at the Emergency Animal Hospital. Some of her many duties include anesthesia induction, treatments, blood draws, diagnostic testing, supervising staff, triage, etc… Bliss is actively involved in animal rescue and is currently remodeling her property north of Sonoma County to accommodate the many rescue project animals that have and will cross her path!
