Dr. Jason Rattan, DVM, has been practicing since 1995. He's worked with all kinds of animals, from pocket pets to large breed animals. He started out working at a hospital on the edge of Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas. He moved into practicing with cats and dogs because he really enjoys cats and dogs and says they are his favorite. Dr. Rattan lives in the Hollywood hills with his Whippet, Sunny. He loves the peace and quiet of the hills because he gets to see nature and sometimes is lucky to spot coyotes and deer on the same day. He purchased Park La Brea in 2005 because he loves the small community feel of the Fairfax District. He loves being a vet and feels being a vet is the perfect fit for him because he loves helping animals. In his spare time, when he's not enjoying nature, he loves to read.

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Dr. Kiarash Safatian, DVM, (Dr. Kia) grew up in Los Angeles, California. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Kia earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis. He has a passion for animals, the outdoors, and sports. He truly loves working with dogs and cats of all types, but has a special place in his heart for shelter animals, especially pit bulls. He and his wife have two rescued pit bulls, Jimmy and Theo. Dr. Kia spends his free time with his wife, baby, and Jimmy and Theo.

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Jenna (Certified Groomer) was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. She has been grooming pets for over six years. Raised around all different species of animals, Jenna's passion and love for animals is strong. She plans on furthering her education later on, as she is always open and willing to learn new facts and information about animals. Jenna also has a YorkiePoo named Majesty, and he is five years old. Jenna and Majesty love going on hikes, playing at the beach, and enjoying all the beautiful scenery Los Angeles has to offer.

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Francisco (Veterinarian Assistant) grew up in Southern California and currently resides in Los Angeles. He has been in the industry since 2006. He has two dogs, Campanita who is 12 and Leo who is about to turn 15. Outside of work, he enjoys road trips, visiting national parks, and traveling the world.

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Jonathan (Registered Veterinarian Assistant) has been at Park La Brea Veterinary Care for several years. He enjoys helping in surgeries and dentals. Jonathan thinks the best part of his job is getting to see and take care of all the different pets that come in. He enjoys spending time with family and his 2 cats, Mombi and Tiny Tim.

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Tavion (Veterinarian Assistant) is an Army Veteran. His simple pleasures include spending time with his service dog Lulu, going out to eat, and going on different adventures around Los Angeles. Since getting out the army in 2019 Tavion has personally cared for more than 15 different sized dogs and cats.

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Hazel (Veterinarian Assistant and Receptionist) was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up in Los Angele, California. Before she worked here, Hazel brought her animals here. She worked here throughout her senior year of high school, before attending UC Davis, and rejoined the team in 2022. She has 2 dogs, Big Girl and Slug, and 2 cats, Henry and BlueBlue. When she is not at work, her favorite days are spent at the barn with her horses, Lakota and Tess. She enjoys being able to positively contribute to the lives of animals and strives to always do better.

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Skylar (Receptionist) is originally from New Jersey but mostly grew up in Singapore and London. She attended the University of Vermont and received her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences, along with a minor in psychology. Skylar is passionate about animal conservation, especially for her favorite animal: a pangolin! In her free time, Skylar likes to go work with pangolin groups, go to the beach, spend time with her friends, and catch up on the latest movies.

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Camilla (Supervising Practice Manager) is a typical German. In her free time, she enjoys learning about sales taxes, listening to heavy metal music, and drinking beer. Just kidding! She's not a fan of any of those things - even though she's German. Her two cats, Simba and Balou, are also from Germany, and she's been taking them to Dr. Rattan since they moved to LA. What she loves about her job are the cute, furry patients, the excellent staff, and the exceptional doctors. So much so that she says she will even do the sales taxes.

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Jacob (Veterinarian Assistant and Practice Manager) has a degree in biology from Dominican University of California. He has 2 small dogs, Thor and Bolt. He loves playing basketball and trying new spots around town to eat, especially while he's on his lunch break. Jacob is the go-to guy when dealing with technological difficulties and he helps our patients travel by gathering and submitting all of the necessary requirements for health certificates with the USDA. He has always had a love for animals and now enjoys having the opportunity to put that love to action.