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Dr. Paul Weber is originally from Larchmont, New York. He received his BS degree in Molecular Biology at Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2009 he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University and completed his clinical rotations at the University of Florida. His past experience includes 11 years of general practice and emergency medicine. His interests include small animal surgery, radiology and emergency medicine. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, newborn son (Wolfgang) and playing online video games. Dr. Weber has 4 hairless cats (Smeagol, Precious, Gandalf and Yara) and 3 small dogs (Scotch, Django and Pico).
Born and raised in Kentucky, Dr Adamson received her B.S in agricultural science from Murray State University before being accepted into veterinary school at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. While in school on St Kitts, Dr Adamson fell in love with the warm tropical climate and Caribbean ocean. Looking to stay somewhere warm and sunny, she moved to Florida to complete her clinical year at the UF. Here she developed a strong interest in emergency medicine & critical care.
Following graduation and looking for a new adventure, Dr Adamson moved across the country to San Diego to complete a rotating internship at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center. Dr Adamson can often be found at the beach or hiking with her dogs. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, camping, and hanging out with her tortoise and cat.
Hey there! I’ve been working in the veterinary field just shy of 4 years. I made the switch from general practice to emergency medicine not too long ago, but am absolutely loving it! I’m working towards becoming a technician. But in the meantime, I’m excited to refine the skills I already have and learn new things!
Born and raised in San Diego, I consider myself a seasoned local. I’ve owned more kinds of animals than I can count on my 10 fingers (including an alpaca)! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, doing artsy fartsy crafts, and going out on adventures.
My name is Brittany, I am older than I would like to admit, and born and raised in San Diego. I have worked in veterinary medicine slightly over 20 years and at Animal Urgent Care a little over year. I take the care and comfort of patients very seriously! I am ecstatic to be here at Animal Urgent Care. You will not find a better group of veterinary professionals. I only say that because they have me on the team. My coworkers would say that I am our hospitals tin foil hat personality and if you hear someone laughing obnoxiously from the back of the hospital chances are it’s me!
Hi, I’m Haile! I’ve been in the field for about two years now. After making the switch from general practice to emergency, my passion for animals has only grown. When I’m not at work, I’m at the beach with my great dane pup Nitrous, or spending time with my family. I was born and raised in San Diego, and have no desire to leave! My only dream is to live a beautiful life, with many, many doggos 🙂
Dr. Amy Buck grew up in Northern California where she got her first job working as a veterinary assistant at age 15. This job sparked a passion for animals and for medicine that she carries with her in her career. She moved down South to attend UC San Diego where she received her BS in Physiology and Neuroscience in 2011. Then, she completed her MS in Biological Sciences also from UCSD in 2013 after spending some time conducting genetic research on corn both starting in San Diego and finishing up in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Moving back west, her next journey was veterinary medicine where her love of animals and love of science blended nicely together. She attended UC Davis where she graduated in 2017. After graduating vet school, she completed a one-year internship in Lexington, Kentucky working with racehorses.
Next, wanted to expand her small animal medicine, she completed another internship at VSH in San Marcos. While there, she rotated through Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency medicine, and other specialties. She developed a passion for emergency medicine during this time. She not only loves the pace and types of cases found in an ER clinic, but, most importantly, she loves helping animals when they need us most.
She joined the AUC team in 2020.
In her free time, she gratefully enjoys all that sunny San Diego has to offer. A lifelong athlete, she can often be found at the beach playing beach volleyball, in the water working on her very novel surfing skills, jogging, or doing yoga. Outside of the beach, she spends the rest of her spare time with her dog Truman, with her friends, reading, and working on her baking and cooking skills.
Danielle has worked in the veterinary field since 2004. She has a special interest in surgery and has an especially big heart for geriatric patients. Danielle shares her home with several cats. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors
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Hi I’m Tara! I have been working in the veterinary field for the past 14 years. I started out at a regular day practice veterinary hospital in my home town when I was 17 years old. From there, I have worked in specialty medicine (cardiology and dermatology), internal medicine, specialty surgery, and my favorite – emergency medicine. Outside of work as a vet tech, I am a licensed EMT, and I am starting school to become a trauma nurse (for people). When I’m not working, I spend my time with my boyfriend and our Rottweiler named Greg, target shooting in the desert, hiking, going to the beach, camping, eating snacks and taking naps. Working with animals has been a great passion of mine, and has been such a rewarding career thus far.
Hi, I’m Emilie! I’m a full time student and I hope to continue my career working with animals. I’m a proud mom to 3 dogs, 2 horses, a pig, and 2 turtles! Animals are my passion and I love being able to be around them at my job!
Corie has been a veterinary technician for the past 6 years. She grew up riding/showing horses and raising livestock in 4-H and FFA. Corie has 3 dogs, 4 horses and a 3 year old daughter who is her everything. Corie joined our team in October 2018 and is excited to be working in the emergency field.
Cynthia has worked in veterinary medicine for 12 years prior to joining the team at Animal Urgent Care. She made the switch from general practice to emergency medicine which has reignited her passion for veterinary medicine. When not at work, Cynthia enjoys exploring San Diego, dance parties at home with her two children, her dog Lilly, trips to Disneyland and competitive Irish dancing.
Hi, my name is Tony Zeiler, and I have 30 years of experience as a veterinary technician working in emergency, internal medicine, general practice and critical care. I’m ready to assist you, and your pet with any emergency needs.
Glen is a California native who grew up in Orange County. After obtaining his veterinary technician degree from Orange Coast College, Glen was able to pursue his life long passion of helping animals. He is excited to be back working in the emergency field and enjoys all of the challenges that emergency medicine has to offer. When not helping to save animals, Glen enjoys kayaking, hiking, fishing and off-roading.
From a young age it was obvious that I had a major love for animals. So much so that one of my first words was dog! However, I believe my mother would tell you I pronounced it “doooooog”! I have been working in the veterinary field for over 15 years and I have loved every minute of it. I started as a kennel assistant working my way up to technician. I have worked in general practice as well as specialized in dermatology. I have always had an interest in emergency medicine so being part of the AUC team is just what I needed!
I am a proud mommy of 4 fur babies! I have 2 Boston terriers (I’m slightly Boston terrier obsessed), a dachshund mix, and a pit bull. When I’m not working, my time is spent with my boyfriend, my dogs, and friends/family. I love traveling, hiking, anything outdoors and anything involving animals!
Jennifer has been a veterinary technician with Animal Urgent Care for over 15 years. Raised in San Diego, she has a passion for the varied, challenging, and diverse cases the clinic sees in the evening ER hours. She particularly enjoys the mysterious cases and traumas that allow her to stretch her technician skills.
Jennifer lives with daughter, Addie, and their Tortoiseshell cat, Marceline the Vampire Queen. She enjoys San Diego’s one week of winter, a steaming cup of creamer with a dash of coffee, and can likely be found Geocaching with her daughter.
Hi, my name is Lara. I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. My family has always been part of the animal community no matter where I lived. I have a great interest in science and medicine, so I studied at Pima Medical Institute to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, and I received an associate degree in applied science. I do well in school and wish to continue my education, hopefully achieving a bachelor’s degree some day. I love my career and the people I work with. I have two Jack Russell fur babies at home, two horses, a fish named Fabio and a 7-year-old tree frog named Froggy. I enjoy being outdoors and traveling the world as much as I can.
Born and raised in Chula Vista, Karla has always had a love for animals, so much so that while growing up, she brought every stray that she found home (her parents really loved that). She moved up to Escondido when she was 20 and started working with dogs in a daycare setting. Wanting to pursue and learn more, she moved on as a vet assistant at a small day practice in Vista. It wasn’t until 2017 that she joined AUC as a technician and fell in love with the adrenaline rush of the emergency setting.
She currently resides in Escondido with her boyfriend, four dogs, and two cats…still trying to bring strays home.
An Escondido native, Amy graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Her focuses included equine reproduction, exercise physiology, and foaling. She has worked in the emergency veterinary field since 2012 and joined Animal Urgent Care’s team in summer 2015.
Amy also works as an Adventure Caravan Guide at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. There, she treats guests to VIP excursions into the field enclosures, where they can feed giraffes and, if they’re lucky, pet a baby rhino.
Amy has one cat, Octavia, and a German Shepherd named Roan, who she rescued when he came in as a stray to Animal Urgent Care. She enjoys long walks on the beach [with her dog], performing in local theater, and searching for the perfect, fair-trade, shade-grown coffee.
Born and raised in Florida, I moved to San Diego in 2010 where I graduated from Pima Medical Institute. I’ve been working for AUC for the past two years now and am currently studying to take the RVT exam. Outside of work, I like to cook and spend time at home with my husband and my cat.
Born and raised in upstate New York, Dr. DiLorenzo completed his undergraduate training at Northeastern University in Boston where he obtained a B.S. in biology. Following a year of working as a technician, he pursued his dream of becoming a veterinarian at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts, West Indies.
After almost three years of living on the island, Dr. DiLorenzo finished his clinical year of veterinary school at Cornell University in his home state of New York, graduating with high honors.
Following veterinary school, Dr. DiLorenzo completed an internship before joining the team at Animal Urgent Care in 2011. Since then, Dr. DiLorenzo has been an active board member with the San Diego Veterinary Association and became President for the 2016 year. He has also written several pet health columns and traveled to different parts of the globe.
As of January 1, 2018, Dr. DiLorenzo officially became owner of Animal Urgent Care, fulfilling a lifelong dream of his. He is excited to continue the tradition of providing high-quality emergency and critical care to the pets of North County San Diego and looks forward to this new chapter in his life.