Dr. Wheeler is The Whole Pet Vet’s leading veterinarian and clinic owner. It has long been her dream to open her own practice. After many years of practicing in large hospitals and clinics, she realized there was a greater need for a more personalized, family-practice approach to veterinary health care. With the goal of focusing on wellness and disease prevention, as well as providing traditional veterinary care for all stages of a pet’s life, Dr. Wheeler’s vision became a reality. She opened the clinic in October 2009 and offers a full range of traditional and integrative services.
Practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998,
Dr. Wheeler’s focus is on improving animal healthcare options, with an emphasis
on wellness, preventative healthcare and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Dr. Wheeler holds a B.A. of Biology from U.C. Santa Barbara and a D.V.M.
from Tufts University school of Veterinary Medicine. She is an active member
of AVMA (American Veterinary
Medical Association), CVMA (California
Veterinary Medical Association), AAHA (American
Animal Hospital Association),
AAVA (American Association of
Veterinary Acupuncturists) and IVAS (International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society). Dr. Wheeler also has a full house.
She’s married with two children, two rescued dogs, two rescued cats and
enjoys yoga, pilates, dog walks and children chasing (hers of course)!
Dr. Kirsten Krick is a Bay Area native and after graduating
from Smith College, she worked and traveled all over the United States. She
received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University
(CSU) in 2004, and received her acupuncture certification through CSU and
the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association that same year.
She has worked in both private practice and emergency clinics in the
San Jose area. Her associations include the Santa Clara VMA, California
VMA and American VMA and she regularly attends continuing education seminars
to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine and surgery.
Dr. Krick lives in Campbell with her husband, daughter,
dog and cat.
Dr. Stephanie Sur was raised here in Almaden Valley. She is a Pioneer High School alumni who then attended the University of California Davis as an undergraduate. She earned two bachelor of science degrees, one in Medical Microbiology, the other in Neuropsychology. Dr. Sur went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in January of 2003. She then returned to California to practice small animal medicine, and recently completed her IVAS certification in veterinary acupuncture. Dr. Sur enjoys all aspects of veterinary internal medicine, as well as integrative approaches to animal healthcare, including acupuncture. She is a member of the AVMA, CVMA, AAVA, AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Assoc.), and HSVMA (Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assoc.). Dr. Sur currently resides in San Jose with her husband, daughter and dog.
Jo Ann is our office manager and works
in the reception area of the hospital. She has over 15 years of experience
working in the veterinary field, and is actively involved in many feline
organizations. She and her husband, Ken, live in Morgan Hill with their 2
Bernese Mountain Dogs and household of happy cats. Look for Jo to greet you
with a warm cup of coffee or tea and a pocket full of treats for your pet.
Ashley works in reception as a front office assistant, greeting everyone with a warm smile and assisting our clients and their pets during their visits to the practice. Ashley is a Pennsylvania native and competitive equestrian, with an avid love of animals and the veterinary field. She currently resides in San Jose with her husband and daughter.
Delia comes from many years of experience in the veterinary reception field, and we are pleased to have her working with our top notch office staff to provide you with personalized and friendly customer service. "Dee" works in the front office, ready to help answer questions and be sure your appointment experience goes as smoothly as possible. Dee currently lives in San Jose with her three cats and leopard gecko.
Kimberly works part time with our front office team, helping to answer phones and schedule appointments. She has long been an avid animal lover, and enjoys working with both children and animals. As a mother of two with several pets at home, she is masterful at juggling multiple tasks while maintaining a friendly, positive attitude and a sweet smile!
Mallory is our lead registered veterinary technician. She completed
the Veterinary Technology program at Foothill College in 2007. Mallory
has worked in the veterinary field for over 5 years and has a special interest
in patient nursing care and small mammal medicine. Mallory will be
sure your beloved pet is treated with kindness and respect while in our care.
Amy is one of our registered veterinary technicians, and previously worked with The Humane Society of Silicon Valley prior to joining our team. Amy has a special interest in anesthetic monitoring and pain management, and she enjoys working with all species of animals. As a mother of two teenagers and a multitude of "furry" children, Amy has a calm, patient manner with both our patients and their "parents!" Amy and her family live in Sunnyvale.
Erika has worked with us since we opened in 2009, and completed her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2011. Erika is one of our registered veterinary technicians, and has a special interest in anesthesia and critical care. She is an enthusiastic member of our team, and enjoys pursuing continuing educational opportunities when available. When she is not caring for our patients, Erika enjoys spending time with her own much loved cats.
Dr. Sell began her work with animals as a young adult working at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital where she was involved with every facet of the practice from kennel help to assistant surgical nurse. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Zoology, she went on to receive a doctorate degree in Chiropractic care from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West. After spending 18 years of juggling time to both human and animal chiropractic care she retired from human practice and devotes 100% of her time to animal chiropractic. Over the years of experiencing the reward and benefits of chiropractic care in animals, she went on to receive her AVCA certification for animal chiropractic care. She is one of the few certified in California. |
Dr. Stephanie Sur
Delia Angulo
Amy Back