Dr. Billie Bensen Martin

The heart, soul and driving force of the Sacramento Cat Hospital is Dr. Billie Martin.  She graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.  Originally she was trained as an equine veterinarian.  Dr. Martin spent five years in small animal medicine before focusing on feline medicine.  In 1989, Dr. Martin purchased the Sacramento Cat Hospital and began a lifetime dedication to providing the best medical care to cats and the best service to our clients.  Dr. Martin is a progressive and inspiring doctor, always encouraging her staff to expand their knowledge base and experience.  She has a special interest in behavior medicine, dermatology and ophthalmology.  Outside of the Sacramento Cat Hospital, Dr. Martin enjoys spending her time with her family.  She has Lexie, a three-legged cat, who was rescued from a car engine and requires daily bandage changes.

Dr. Irene Fujishima Nakaoka, Diplomate, ABVP (Feline Practice)

Dr. Fujishima (or Dr. Irene as she is called) graduated from Yale University in 1994.  Originally a chemical engineer, Dr. Irene decided midway through graduate school that veterinary medicine and not engineering was her life calling.  She graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.  Dr Irene has  special interests in cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine and complex case management.  She has two three-legged animals at home, Kumo (the dog) and Bella (the cat).  Most recently we recognize Dr. Irene for mastering a rigorous and demanding application process and certification examination in order for her to obtain Diplomate status.  To qualify to sit for the extensive, two-day examination, she had to have 6 years of clinical veterinary practice.  In addition, two case reports, references, descriptions of practice procedures, and professional education records had to be submitted and pass review.  Dr. Irene is now our very own Board Certified Feline Specialist!

Dr. Krysta Scott (previously Wozniewicz)

Dr. Scott (aka Dr. Krysta) has been a part of the Sacramento Cat Hospital since 1996 when she started as a kennel assistant.  She worked at the Sacramento Cat Hospital as a technician while she did her undergraduate education at University of California, Davis.  She graduated from veterinary school in 2006, and began working as a veterinarian in February 2007 at the Sacramento Cat Hospital.  She has a special interest in endoscopy, ultrasound and alternative medicine.  She has two cats, Piper, a cat who suffered severe neurologic trauma as a kitten and requires special care, and Marley, a rescue from a North Carolina shelter.

Kristin

Kristin became a registered veterinary technician (RVT) after completing training from Western Career College in 1993.  She has been a part of the Sacramento Cat Hospital since 1993 and is our office manager and head technician.  She has a special interest in dentistry, and is a superb RVT and office manager.  Kristin has a special place in her heart for Burmese cats like her Priss.

Laura

Laura was a longtime client of the Sacramento Cat Hospital with a passion for cats, especially Persians.  In 2001, she began part-time as a veterinary technician.  In a short time, she progressed to a full-time position as nursing supervisor.  She has a special interest in neurologic patients that require intense physical therapy, and has a fondness for geriatric patients like her Hannah, a hyperthyroid, hypertensive patient.

Sandy

Sandy was recruited by her daughter Kristin to become part of the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 1998.  The smile that lights up our front desk belongs to our Sandy. Sandy has an amazing ability to identify almost every client by name that comes in.  Sandy is becoming a skilled veterinary technician, and has applied that experience to caring for her own cats.

Mike

Mike has been with the Sacramento Cat Hospital since 2004.  Mike is one of our most versatile staff members.  Not only is he an accomplished veterinary technician, but Mike takes personal responsibility for facility upkeep of the hospital.  Mike has an interest in parasitology and virology.  Mike adopted Lefty, a barn cat with an orthopedic defect that Dr. Martin rescued.  

Brandie

Brandie joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2006 and quickly fell in love with caring for cats.  She has a special interest in surgeries, abscesses, nutrition and pharmacology.  Brandie is working hard toward improving her skills so she may become a registered veterinary technician.  She also helps with our special event planning and is responsible for maintaining workplace safety, monitoring the Cures controlled drug logs and sending out our personalized thank you cards with patient images.  She loves working with the entire staff of the Sacramento Cat Hospital and has 3 family members on her team here: her mother-in-law Sandy, cousin-in-law Michelle and sister-in-law Kristin.  Brandie also loves her time with her rescue kitty Church.

Heather

Heather joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2006.  She graduated from the University of California, Davis with a BS in Animal Science and Management in the fall of 2008.  Our resident seamstress, Heather has many skills as well as being an accomplished veterinary technician.  Heather is in the process of becoming a registered veterinary technician, and enjoys orphan kitten nursing care.  She has also teamed up with Brandie doing the special events organization and planning.  Heather has been a valuable member of our team.

Sharon

Sharon is a registered veterinary technician who has been with the Sacramento Cat Hospital since 2000.   Although only with us part-time, Sharon is an accomplished RVT who’s presence is invaluable to our Saturday staff.  Sharon has two special needs cats Stimpy and Joe who suffer from cerebellar hypoplasia.  

Michelle

Michelle, brought to us yet again by Kristin in 2005.  She is currently attending UC Davis to obtain her BA in English.  Recently Michelle adopted Starbuck and Boomer, two very handsome additions to her newly expanding family.

Lindsay

Lindsay became part of the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2002.  Lindsay's love for cats has surmounted her kitty allergies.  She has faithfully contributed as a great kitty nurse and customer service technician.  Currently Lindsay is also aspiring to get involved in the school system to utilize her teaching credentials.

Kim

Kim became part of the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2008.  She came to us trained in many aspects.  Kim has adapted to the SCH ways and has exceed in her work with our kitties.  Recently Kim adopted Forrest and is having fun with her little guy.

Jesse

Jesse joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2009.  He graduated from CSU Monterey with a Business Degree; he is learning how to become the best Veterinary Technician he can be.  Jesse is currently raising Leelu and Bella his two kitty cats.  In his spare time he likes to play with his pets, play soccer, tinker with electronics and watch a good movie.

Christen

Christen joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2009.  She is a graduate of Sonoma State University with a BS in Biology/Zoology and has spent the last few years obtaining experience in the veterinary field.  Her main passions are behavior and behavioral ecology.  Christen currently has Mini her kitty, Sid Vicious (the turtle), Amorous her dog and Bensen her new puppy in training.

Haley

 Elyse
Elyse recently joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital staff as a Veterinary Assistant. She has previous experience with exotic animal training and zoo keeping skills which she is now using to work towards becoming a Vet Tech. Elyse has two beloved kitties, Precious, a male Turkish Van cat, and Kisa, a torbie kitten adopted from the Sacramento Cat Hospital.