Meet Dr Al Atkinson..........
Dr Atkinson graduated Texas A&M Veterinary School in 1982 and practiced mixed animal (dog, cat, cattle and horses) until 1986 when he specialized in companion animal practice. He worked in Oceanside until taking over Turquoise Animal Hospital in 2003. Dr. Atkinson is a Board Certified Practitioner with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, past president of the San Diego Veterinary Medical Association a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. His pet collection includes a Labrador retriever, two cats, a chinchilla and a tortoise. In his spare time Dr Atkinson participates in Triathlons, is an active Boy Scout leader, SCUBA dive master, plays guitar and even dabbles in acting (you may see him on local commercials).
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Dr. Paula Dvorchak.......................
Dr. Dvorchak (Dr. 'D') graduated from UC Davis in 2006 and has special interest and skills in emergency and critical care medicine as well as an interest in exotic diseases. Prior to Veterinary school she earned her MA in animal behavior and physiology. At home she has two wonderful dogs and four energetic cats. She is also the proud mother of a beautiful baby girl named 'Maya'.