If we determine that your pet requires a level of specialty we will coordinate your pet’s referral to veterinary specialists in cardiology, oncology, and radiology. We have long term relationships with these specialized practitioners and confidence in our referrals.
Anne Reed, DVM, ACVR
Dr. Reed received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 1991 followed by a raiology residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She became a board certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 1995. Since 1998, Dr. Reed has resided in California, practicing and performing radiology, including diagnostic ultraosunds and radiographic reviews for veterinarians throughout the southern California region.
Fred C. Brewer IV, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Fred Brewer is a board certified (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) veterinary cardiologist. He is a native of southern California, growing up in Long Beach where he attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology.
Later, he received his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Following the 4 years at Cornell University, he completed a 1-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles with Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger.
This was followed by a 3 year Cardiology residency at Cornell University, where he was trained to perform minimally invasive interventional procedures such as pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasties, and PDA occlusions. He has a keen interest in electrophysiology, has extensively studied the canine sinus node, and has published in veterinary medical journals. Additionally, he is experienced in the management of complex arrhythmias and the treatment of refractory heart failure.
In addition to providing the best quality of care for his patients, Dr. Brewer is an avid surfer and enjoys playing water polo, traveling, and photography.