Staff at Villa Park Animal Clinic

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Doctors:

JAMES J. WATSON, DVM: Has been a veterinarian since 1980. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971 from Florida Presbyterian College (Eckerd College) in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a Master in Microbiology degree in 1974 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (Charter Class) in 1980 from the University of Florida, Gainesville. In 1980 Dr. Watson came to Southern California to do a one year medicine and surgery internship in Santa Ana. He began working at Villa Park Animal Clinic in 1982.

VIRGINIA PHELPS, DVM: Dr. Virginia Phelps is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania  School of Veterinary Medicine.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree  in Biology from Wheaton College in Massachusetts and her Master’s Degree  in Physiology from The George Washington University in Washington D.C.  After completing veterinary school, she returned to her home state of California to pursue her career as a veterinarian.  Dr. Phelps and her husband, also a graduate of the University of  Pennsylvania, previously owned a practice in Westminster for over 20 years. Additionally, Dr. Phelps has worked at several hospitals locally; coincidentally, she and Dr. Watson practiced together for a year as early vet school graduates! She joined Villa Park Animal Clinic in 2010, sharing his commitment to high quality patient care…for the animals and their “owners”. She enjoys helping her clients manage their pet’s medical conditions with knowledge and compassion.

 When not practicing veterinary medicine, she looks forward to spending time with her family and friends, stargazing, gardening, being entertained by her backyard hummingbirds, skiing (although not so much anymore) and texting her son at University of California San Diego. She and her husband have lived in Tustin for 26 years and currently share their home with 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 1 hermit land crab.

Suppporting Staff:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: April
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONISTS: Lisa W. and Debbie
TECHNICIANS: Ally, Brigitte, Denise and Digna
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Lisa C. and Alyssa

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