Debra Daniels, DVM

Dr.Debra Daniels graduated from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. Prior to that she received a B.S. in Zoology from U.C. Davis. Ripon Veterinary Hospital was founded by Dr. Daniels in 1984. She was past president of Soroptimist International of Ripon, and was past president of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Daniels also had a Relay for Life Team for 8 years.

Ann Scearce, DVM ("Dr. Ann")

Dr. Ann Scearce is a 1999 graduate of UC Davis, and brings over a decade of caring and love to pets under her care at Ripon Veterinary Hospital. Her special interest is in public health and internal medicine. Dr Ann became certified in acupuncture in March of 2015 from IVAS (The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society). She is also a member of AAVA (American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture).

We are sadden to announce that Dr. Ann’s last day at RVH will be July 10th 2025.

Lindsay Croom, DVM

Dr. Croom graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991. Her passion is integrating alternative care with traditional medicine. She became certified in acupuncture from Colorado State University in 2002, and in chiropractic in 2006 from Options for Animals of Chiropractic College in Kansas. Dr Lindsay incorporates alternative medicine, (including herbs), with traditional medicine in treating your pet. She enjoys spending her extra time in canine herding and agility events.

Janine Fassler, DVM ("Dr. J")

‘Dr. J’ graduated from U.C.Davis in June 2017. She has a special interest in the ‘human animal bond.’ In her spare time she enjoys hiking, reading, and trips to the ocean. She also enjoys seeing and working with exotic pets (snakes , lizards and turtles.)

Megan Greer, DVM

Dr. Megan Greer graduated from Saint Georges University School of Veterinary medicine in 2014. Her special interest are dermatology, geriatric care, and surgery. Dr. Greer is certified fear free. She will also see pocket pets (hamster, guinea pigs, chinchillas, mice, and rats). She’s a local girl involved in her community. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her pets, family and friends.

Katie Butrica, DVM ("Dr. Katie")

Katie Butrica, DVM
Dr. Katie Butrica earned both her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis. She joined Community Veterinary Clinic in Turlock in 2023, where she provides high-quality medical care for dogs and cats, including diagnostics, surgery, and client education. Dr. Butrica brings experience from Banfield Pet Hospital, the Oakland Zoo, and also volunteered at the California Raptor Center, where she cared for birds of prey. She is committed to compassionate, communicative care and supporting pet owners through every stage of their animal’s life.