Dr. Strom was born and raised in Los Angeles and is thrilled to still call it his home. He received his veterinary degree at UC Davis, where he first realized his love for surgery and emergency medicine. During his internship at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Strom honed his skills in veterinary medicine and decided that his true passion lay in surgery. After completing a one-year surgical internship with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, he returned to Los Angeles to complete his 3-year surgical residency at Animal Specialty Group. Under the excellent guidance of the doctors there, Dr. Strom was exposed to and learned a wide range of skills.

With successful completion of the residency program and passing of the certification exam, Dr. Strom achieved diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2011. Until 2017, he worked alongside his prior mentors as a member of the surgical service. He enjoys all aspects of surgery, but is most excited by reconstructive and oncologic procedures, fracture repair, and newer, minimally-invasive procedures. In his free time, Dr. Strom enjoys skiing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends, and of course, his dog, Frannie.

Dr. Williams grew up in Toronto, Canada and received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ontario Veterinary College in 2011. She then moved to the Los Angeles area where she completed a small animal rotating internship, surgical internship and residency in small animal surgery at Animal Specialty Group where she was trained in orthopedic, oncologic, soft tissue and neurologic surgery. She enjoys all facets of small animal surgery however her favorite part of the job is working together with a skilled team of multiple specialists to be able to provide well rounded care for all patients in need. Dr. Williams’s extracurricular interests include musical theater, exploring southern California and spending time with her husband, James, and their herd of dogs: Gus, Tito, Minka and Elton.

Kat grew up in Los Angeles. She has been in the veterinary field since 2011. She started out working in general practice but has been working in the surgical specialty for four years. Kat is working on getting her RVT soon. Her passion in veterinary medicine is surgery. She loves everything about surgery, from the different cases, to the procedures, to even the different instruments. Kat has a Shih Tzu named Chubs and a cat named Panther. When not being a mom, Kat enjoys working out, shopping, sleeping, and food.

LaGloria was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has been in the veterinary field for 5 years. She obtained her Associates in Animal Sciences from Pierce College and is an RVT. She also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NYU. LaGloria has a passion for emergency medicine and would like to obtain her VTS in emergency and critical care. She has two Chihuahuas, one named Gracie and one named Pip. When not at work, she enjoys going to the movies, spending time with family, and reading.

Hannah was born and raised in Orange County, CA. In June 2020 she will be moving to Los Angeles, CA to join the MASH surgery team. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2018. She has worked in an emergency hospital in the surgery department and this is where her passion lies. She also has experience in ICU, triage, and internal medicine. She wants to continue to grow as a surgical technician and her goal is to obtain her VTS in anesthesia or surgery. She has a Bachelors in Animal Health Sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. Hannah currently does not have any pets, but she has her sights set on adopting a cat and naming it Dreidel, soon. When not working, you can find Hannah at music festivals and concerts, exploring museums, traveling, or reading/binge watching shows on Netflix.

Mark has been working in the veterinary field since 2013. He obtained his LVT in Nevada and graduated with his Associates in Animal Sciences from Mt. San Antonio College. He started his technician career in general practice and then joined the MASH team to better his skills as a tech in emergency. Because animals cannot communicate what is going on with them, Mark loves to be the voice of the patients he works with. Mark has a mixed border collie named Bailey. When he is not at work, he loves to go to Disneyland, hike, and go horseback riding.

Hansel was born and raised in Los Angeles. He has been in the veterinary field since 2012. Hansel started out in general practice but found that his passion was for specialty medicine. He is currently apart of our surgery department and wants to obtain his RVT license soon. Hansel likes working in the surgery department because there is always something new creating an environment for constant learning. Hansel has two cats named Damsiel and Tigre. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his kid and watch/play basketball and soccer.

Chris was born and raised in Burbank, California. He has been in the veterinary field for 11 years, working in emergency and surgery. Chris plans on getting his RVT soon. He has a passion for wildlife and would like to work at a wildlife rehab center at some point. He has 2 dogs, a Pit bull named Ruby and a chihuahua named Mickey. When not working, Chris likes to play/watch sports, especially soccer, bowling, playing music, and drawing.

Adrian was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He has been working in the veterinary field since 2016. He has worked as a surgery scrub nurse. Adrian joined the MASH surgery team in September 2020. Adrian’s goal is to own his own business one day. Adrian has a dog and a cat. When not working, Adrian like to be on the ocean paddle boarding or out with his friends watching sports.

Brandon was born and raised in Glendale, CA. He has been working in veterinary medicine since 2013. He has worked his way up from kennel assistant to veterinary assistant. He has worked in general practice, surgery, internal medicine, and emergency. His goal is to become an RVT and then eventually transition to human medicine and be a RN. Brandon has a DSH named Handsome. In his free time, he likes to watch movies and work out.

Tanya was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2007. She started out working reception in generally practice and then moved to specialty practice. She loves specialty because she continues to learn and expand her knowledge. Tanya joined the MASH team in February of 2018 as a surgery DA. She has two cats, Akima (Spynx), and Butters (DSH). She also has a Sheba Inu mix named Kai. Tanya loves to be outdoors. She loves camping, hiking, fishing, and music festivals. She also loves to spend time with her family and friends.

Pamela was born and raised in Sun Valley CA. She has been working in the veterinary field for since 2016. She has worked in emergency and surgery. Her goal is to be a veterinarian, specializing in either critical care or surgery. She joined the MASH surgery team in October 2019. Pamela has one dog, a 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua mix named Bella. In her free time, she likes to hike, read, and be in nature.

David was born and raised in Los Angeles. Before joining the MASH surgery team in May 2018, he was a teaching assistant for special education. David is brand new to the veterinary medical field and is interested in working his way up to become a registered veterinary technician. David has one dog, Athena, a mixed breed. In his spare time, he likes to read and explore LA.

Chelsea was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. This is her first time working in the veterinary field and is excited to learn! Chelsea joined the MASH surgery team in October 2020. Her goal is to become a radiologic technician. Chelsea is currently in school working on a degree. She has a Mini Poodle mix named Mochi and a German Shephard mix named Rocco. In her free time, she likes to color, draw, paint, and hike.

Jessica is a Los Angeles native. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2018. She has worked as a receptionist in general practice and is excited to learn about specialty medicine. She joined the MASH surgery team in January 2021. Her goal is to be certified in medical terminology, medical billing/coding and eventually work in a human hospital. She has a Maltese Shih-tzu mixed named Bella and a Maltese Poodle mix named Lilly. In her free time, Jessica likes to read, workout, and watch Netflix.

Andrea was born and raised in Inglewood, CA. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2015. Andrea has worked as a receptionist in general practice making this her debut in emergency and specialty medicine. Andrea joined MASH’s emergency team in February 2021. She is currently in school to become a human respiratory therapist. She has a Siamese named Bellatrix Lestrange, a DSH named Krystal, a American Staffordshire named Gypsy and a Rottweiler mix named Roc. Andrea likes to read, travel, and spend time with her pets. She also spends time working on her small business making charcuterie boards. She also likes to try new hobbies and she is currently learning to ice skate!