Dr. Billie Bensen Martin
The heart and driving force of the Sacramento Cat Hospital, Dr. Martin graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Originally 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 three cats, Lexie a three-legged cat who was rescued from a car engine and requires daily bandage changes, Oreo, a diabetic, and Tux, an abandoned cat with a heart of gold.
Dr. Irene Fujishima
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).
Dr. Krysta Wozniewicz
Dr. Wozniewicz (or 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, 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.
Diana
Diana came to the Sacramento Cat Hospital already trained as a veterinary technician in 2007. She quickly became a vital team member in a short period of time. Diana is in the process of becoming a registered veterinary technician, and has a special interest in dentistry and surgery.
Brandie
Brandie was recruited by her sister-in-law, Kristin and joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2006. Brandie is responsible for our personalized thank-you notes with patient images that we send out. Brandie is also interested in improving her skills and is in the process of becoming a registered veterinary technician.
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.
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.
Sherise
Sherise joined Sacramento Cat Hospital in 2008. She is acquiring great practical skills and experience within the veterinary field.
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
Haley has been involved in the Veterinary field since 2007. She became an R.V.T. after completing her training at Western Career College in 2008. I love working with kittens and doing neonatal care, they have a special place in my heart. I also enjoy assisting in surgery and anesthesia. I have three cats of my own, Zahara who likes to play in water and play fetch. Tiny, my hyperthyroid kitty, and Miss Daisy Mae who was diagnosed as a kitten with the rare disease Diabetes Insipidus. She loves to wear her neck tie and sports a mowhawk.
LeAnn
LeAnn has recently joined the Sacramento Cat Hospital as a technician assistant. She had worked in the human medical field for awhile as a caregiver. From her experience with people LeAnne decided animals and medicine was her passion. LeAnn aspires to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician in her near future. She has 2 pets; one mixed breed puppy named Navi and Macy her 1 1/2 year old kitty. She will soon become the proud parent of Cleo(who is in the picture with LeAnn) a rescued cat that she knew she wanted to make part of her family since they first met.