Meet Our Doctors


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    Dr. Michael Ina

    I was first hired at the Arguello Pet Hospital in the summer of 1968. I was hired as a kennel person to gain experience in veterinary medicine which was a prerequisite to apply to the veterinary schools. I continued working at Arguello Pet Hospital while I was an undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis.

    I was fortunate to gain acceptance to the School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis and graduated in June 1974. After graduation, I immediately began working at the Arguello Pet Hospital as a veterinarian with Elmo Shropshire, DVM.

    In 1982, I purchased the practice from Elmo Shropshire.  It was a one doctor, one technician and one receptionist veterinary hospital. I dedicated myself to practicing and providing quality medicine and client service. This dedication has enabled the hospital to grow to its present state of six doctors and a staff of over twenty employees. The entire staff is dedicated to provide compassionate care to our patients, their owners and to one another.

    My oldest daughter, Cecily, is a second grade school teacher in the Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program at Rosa Parks in San Francisco. My youngest daughter, Jamie, graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, in June 2008 and has since been practicing with me at Arguello Pet Hospital.

    After 40 years of practicing veterinary medicine at Arguello Pet Hospital, I developed several medical issues that required a medical leave of absence from July to December 2014. After this medical leave and seeing improved health, I had chosen to permanently retire from practicing veterinary medicine.  I cannot adequately thank the many clients that supported me throughout all these years.  I will sincerely miss our friendships and trust that was given to me.   

    As of January 1, 2015, I have stopped seeing patients at APH. My daughter, Jamie Ina, has taken the position of Medical Director and Chief of Staff. However, I am still helping Jamie with the management of the APH. You may see me at the hospital but it is only in a managerial position.

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    Dr. Jamie Ina

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    Since I was young, I have always been around animals and grew up around the pet hospital. Growing up in a house full of animals, a wonderful father as a mentor, and a love of biological sciences, I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian. I began working at Arguello as a technician when I was in high school and always came back during the summer to continue learning throughout my college years.

    I studied animal science and earned a bachelor's degree from UC Davis in 2004. I began veterinary school immediately after with an emphasis in small animal medicine. I graduated from UC Davis veterinary school in 2008 and have been working at Arguello as a veterinarian ever since.  

    In 2014, I began transitioning into the position of medical director with the help of my father. We both have similar work ethic and high standards of care, which made the transition very smooth and relatively easy. I am a very hard worker with a strong dedication to maintaining excellent care to our patients, clients and staff. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my twins (Natalie and Michael) and my two dogs (Noriko and Yoshi). I love outdoor activities, cooking, arts/crafts, and gardening. 

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    Dr. Vanessa Reeves

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    As a child, I dreamt of becoming a veterinarian, but in college, I found a new interest in clinical psychology. That all changed the summer of my junior year when I interned with a small animal veterinarian and realized that the six-year-old me was right and that my true calling was in veterinary medicine.
    After graduating with a B.A. in psychology from Smith College in Massachusetts, I returned home to Southern California. There I worked part time as a veterinary technician and went to school part time to fulfill the prerequisites for veterinary school. I also spent a brief period working in human cancer research at the City of Hope National Medical Center.

    I graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 with an emphasis in small animal medicine. I then completed a one-year rotating internship at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists in 2011. After my internship, I worked between two general practices in the East Bay before coming to Arguello Pet Hospital.

    I love working at Arguello Pet Hospital with old and new patients alike.  It is such a rewarding experience to be able to support my canine and feline patients from birth to old age.  My spare time is primarily spent chasing after my toddler, but I also enjoy cooking new recipes, hiking, and travel (my most recent trip was to Japan...before having a baby).

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    Dr. Donna Wolfe

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    I grew up in Southern California, loving animals and deciding as a child that I wanted to become a veterinarian.  I followed many others in the family to college at UC Berkeley, during which time I fell in love with the Bay Area and realized there is no better place to live.  I went on to veterinary school at UC Davis, graduating in 1996.  I've been working in small animal private practice ever since, with a little diversion to Portland, Oregon and Champaign, Illinois before I returned home to the Bay Area in 2005.  I enjoy all aspects of internal medicine, and am especially passionate about client education and preventive medicine.

    I live in San Francisco, and I like to spend my free time exploring the city, traveling, reading and hanging out with fellow Francophiles.  Most of all I enjoy spending time with friends and family, including my cats Pia and Tiger.

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    Dr. Karissa Nishimura

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    I was born and raised in Los Angeles in a house that was always full of animals (cats, dogs, hamsters, chickens, birds, and many others). The special bond I had with each of my pets motivated me to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian. I received my bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, then worked as a veterinary assistant at a general practice and at an emergency clinic in the Bay Area for two years. I received my DVM degree from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where I focused on small animal medicine.

    I love all aspects of veterinary medicine, but am especially interested in behavioral medicine, internal medicine, and surgery. I am passionate about building close relationships with my furry patients and their families as well as providing information to help pet owners make the most informed decisions for their pets. I am Fear Free certified and strive to make my patients feel as comfortable as possible during their appointments.

    In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, traveling, weight lifting, and entertaining my Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie rescue.

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    Dr. Miriam Lee

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    I grew up in the Bay Area being introduced to animals through various pets and my hobby of horseback riding. After I interned at a zoo during the summer of junior year in college, I decided to pursue veterinary medicine and gained experience primarily in exotics and zoo animal medicine.

    I obtained my B.A. in Biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and competed on my school’s Western horsemanship riding team. Then, I returned to California and graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. My special interests include surgery, orthopedics, and exotics animal medicine.

    In my free time, I enjoy riding horses, Pilates, yoga, hiking with my pup, baking, cooking, international travel, and finding new places to eat in the city with friends and family. I have an Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua Mix named Fiona and a dilute torbie cat named Magnolia.

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    Dr. Marie Battle

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    I grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and started nurturing my love of animals by volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society in high school. I attended UC Davis where I was fortunate enough to work with all kinds of animals from mice to goats to cattle and I received my Bachelors degree in 2009 in Animal Science. Between undergrad and veterinary school, I had a short career in human medicine studying new antibiotics but eventually found my way back to animal medicine. I graduated with a DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California.

    I am a member of the AVMA and am certified in Low Stress Handling techniques developed by Dr. Sophia Yin. I have a special interest in preventative and geriatric medicine.

    I practiced on the east coast for the last few years but am excited to be back in California. In my free time, I’m usually talking about trains and excavators with my toddler or taking my husky T-Rex for a walk on the beach.

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    Dr. Wen Yi Yeo

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    I grew up in Singapore for the majority of my childhood, and then moved to Toronto, Canada along with my family. I have always had an affinity towards animals since young, so I knew I wanted to combine that with my love for medicine. My interest in veterinary medicine grew exponentially in high school when I participated in a co-op program at a local small animal hospital. From then on, my heart was set on pursuing veterinary medicine.

    I completed my B.Sc. degree in general biology at the University of Guelph in Canada, and I was admitted to the Ontario Veterinary College thereafter. I graduated with a focus on small animal medicine. Throughout my time in school, I worked at various shelters, farm animal sanctuaries, and hospitals to gain practical experience. My special interests include surgery, ophthalmology, shelter medicine, and maximizing the human-animal bond.

    I moved to the Bay Area recently, and in my spare time I enjoy exploring new restaurants in the city with my husband or catching up on the latest shows. I love traveling, baking, building tiny crafts and experimenting with makeup and fashion

Arguello Pet Hospital

Address

530 Arguello Blvd.,
San Francisco, CA 94118

Phone

415-751-3242

Monday  

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday  

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday  

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday  

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday  

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday  

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday  

Closed

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