Alternatives For Animals Holistic Veterinary Center

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Please welcome, Dr Jennifer Luna-Repose!

Jennifer Luna-Repose Graduated from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed a one year rotating small animal medicine internship and a six month small animal oncology internship at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists. She is currently studying Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and is under the mentorship of Dr. Rettig. She is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.

"I was raised in Lafayette, California and love the Bay Area. After high school I spent some time soul searching and volunteered for Dr. Birute Galdikas in Borneo studying wild Orangutans and Brenda Salgado in Belize studying wild Howler Monkeys. During these amazing experiences I was inspired to study veterinary medicine so I could help animals on a more personal level.
When I was a student at Cornell I was given the opportunity to help animals in Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. I went with a group of fellow students to assist dogs and cats that had been separated from their families and needed medical attention. It was by far one of the most devastating and eye opening experiences of my life.
I have always been interested in alternative medicine and found myself frustrated with the limited treatment modalities of western medicine. Fortunately I found a great friend and mentor in Karen Rettig who encouraged me to follow my heart. I am so excited every day by all the possibilities that are offered with alternative therapies and their supportive role in encouraging the body to heal itself.
I can’t wait to share with you and your pets all that I continue to learn so that together we can improve their health and quality of life."

- melissa

Friday, March 11, 2011

Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay 2011

BEST OF THE EAST BAY 2011
Diablo Magazine just announced their annual Best of the East Bay competition, where you can vote for your favorite, can't-live-without-'em Best of the East Bay foods, shops, services, kid-friendly places, fun spots, and style finds.
Please visit Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay Ballot to cast your ballot and when you do, hopefully you will vote for
Karen Rettig at Alternatives for Animals as the Best Veterinarian in the East Bay!
The contest ends April 8th, so please vote soon. Winners will appear in the July issue.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Girls just wanna have fun!

There is something really special about how well we all get along as a team. We know when we need to perk each other up, and we know when it'd be best to just back off. Our signals are read loud and clear, like those dogs and cats give off (minus the visable canines, of course). It's great to vibe so well with the "work family"!

We also like to get together and relax with a great meal and delightful elixirs. Recently, we were at Dr Rettig's favorite seafood restaurant, Yankee Pier in Lafayette. We dined on the freshest fish and meatiest crab legs. Delicious!

If you haven't been, go! If you know all about this restaurant, are you hungry now too? :)
One of our clients brings his wonderful dog, King, into our office; he is the head chef at Yankee Pier, so be sure to say "hi" to a fellow Alternatives For Animals fan!

-melissa