MEET OUR EXPERT TEAM
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!
Because our team has performed 1000's of advanced surgeries together, we bring a breadth and depth of experience that only a seasoned team can.
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We are passionate about providing the best surgical care and pain control for our patients. We emphasize fear–free patient handling to ensure your pet’s experience with us is as comfortable as possible.
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Let’s work together to get your pet on the road to recovery!
Meet The LexVet Mobile Surgery Team
Joanne Hughes, DVM
Surgeon
I graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Since then, I have pursued advanced surgical training through a variety of specialty internships, an orthopedic fellowship at Washington State University, and countless hands-on advanced training courses to further my skills and abilities. What I love most about being a veterinary surgeon is that I get to keep learning and growing, all while helping families get the care they need for beloved pets. Outside of work, I like traveling with my wife, Ericka, skiing, game nights, and plotting ridiculous costumes and activities for our ragtag crew of dogs and cats.
Marianne Hoover, RVT
Surgical & Anesthesia Technician
I have been working in the veterinary field since 2002. I graduated from Professional Veterinary Assistant School in 2008 and became a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician in California in 2009. I pride myself in taking care of each of my patients using my breadth of knowledge and experience and the care and compassion I would show my own pet. It’s so fulfilling to know that I’ve helped a family’s beloved pet at the end of each workday. In my free time, I play miniature golf. Over the years, I’ve gone to most of the mini golf courses in So Cal, but I have my favorites. At home, I have a Doberman named Zitrone, who keeps me on my toes, and a cat named Kirby, who loves to surprise me with “gifts” to show me that he is a mighty hunter.
Ericka Hughes, RVT
Surgical & Anesthesia Technician
I have worked in veterinary medicine since 1988, when I started as a veterinary assistant at a small general practice in my hometown of Johnson City, TN. Since then, I have worked my way up through 8 different clinics, including working as an ICU/Critical Care technician in specialty practice. In 2009, I became a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician in California. My goal is to decrease at least some of the stress pet owners feel when facing a major surgery on their pet. In my free time, I have recently started refinishing and refurbishing vintage furniture, which is a much more fulfilling hobby than I had ever imagined! I also enjoy baking and hanging out in the pool with my wife, Joanne, and our pitbull, Darla. I also like sharing the couch with our aging Chihuahua, Micky, and our cats, Tiki and Mac.