GRANITE BAY VETERINARY CLINIC - Key Persons
Amanda joined our team in November 2020. After having a life-long passion for animals, she graduated from Carrington College in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She is married and has one child, two dogs, and a cat. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, and hiking.
Amber joined our team in December of 2014. She has many talents and works as a receptionist, veterinary assistant and kennel attendant. She is married and has three children that she adores. Her interests include live music, reptiles, and crafting.
David has worked with animals for most of his life. He graduated from Carrington College in 2016 at which time he received his RVT License. He joined our team in 2018. In his spare time, David likes to hike, kayak, play guitar, and spend time with his longtime girlfriend and their animals.
Dr. Caroline Tripp graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and has practiced in the surrounding Sacramento area for the past 7 years before joining Granite Bay Veterinary Clinic in August 2020.
Growing up in a small village in Somerset, England, she has always had a love and appreciation for animals of all sizes but has developed a special interest in feline medicine, preventative medicine, surgery and neurology.
Dr. Tripp shares her home with her fiancé and a house full of reptiles, cats and chickens. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her favorite felines, building new bioactive enclosures, gardening, and catching up on the latest shows.
Dr. Courtney Blumer is from Pleasanton, CA and graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 and joined the Granite Bay Veterinary Clinic team in June of 2019.
She is certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture and has been practicing since 2014. She also enjoys exotic animal medicine (especially reptiles), internal medicine, and hospice care.
Dr. Blumer shares her home with her husband, orange tabby cat named Flux Capacitor, and bearded dragon, Gandalf. In her spare time, she enjoys backpacking, photography, and target archery.
Dr Lynda Zucca graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992
She has lived in Dixon since graduating from veterinary school. She loves veterinary medicine in general, feeling that spending lifetimes with pets and their families is the ultimate reward. She enjoys treating all animal species including companion animals, exotics and wildlife. She has been the veterinarian of record for Wildlife Care of Sacramento for many years. She also enjoys surgery, preventative medicine and practices an integrated approach to medicine.
Dr Zucca received her training in acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida
Dr Zucca and her husband Keith are the proud parents of three daughters and grandparents to seven grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family and the animal menagerie fondly called the Zucca Zoo. She enjoys kayaking, horse back riding, gardening and cooking.
Dr. Sarah Bradley graduated from Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
She is originally from the Sacramento area and has been practicing in the area since 2006. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, nutrition, acupuncture, and exotic medicine.
Dr. Bradley is a certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist.
She and her husband are the parents to two young boys, an Old English Sheepdog, two cats, and a tortoise. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her active family, running, camping and watching her boys play sports.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Attendant
Emily joined the team in July 2021. She has a strong passion for animals, a high interest in veterinary medicine, and hopes to attend veterinary school in the future. Emily has one dog and two cats. She enjoys being outdoors, going to the ocean, and being around animals.
Jen is a Veterinary Assistant who joined our team in 2022. Jen received their Veterinary Assistant Certificate with Honors from Animal Behavior College in 2018. In 2015, Jen started volunteering at a cat shelter and realized that animals were their passion. Jen is currently in their second year of Yuba College's Veterinary Technology Program and will be graduating in May 2024. In their free time, Jen enjoys spending time with their partner, family, and friends, reading, and crafting.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Technician
- Registered Veterinary Technician
Jordyn is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from Consumnes River College with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology in 2016. She has worked with animals her entire life and has been in the veterinary field since 2013. Jordyn has several dogs, a tortoise and a small parrot. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, bike riding and walking with her dogs. Some of her favorite things include ice cream, coffee and fire pit nights with her family and friends. She feels that one of the best things about working in this field is building strong client/patient relationships and helping animals live long and healthy lives.
A graduate of Western Career College veterinary tech program, Lindsey has been with us since 2007. She is a registered and certified veterinary and veterinary dental technician, a member of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians, and a certified nutritional counselor. Lindsey has a daughter and a houseful of cats. She likes to read, watch movies and bowl.
Martina is a veterinary assistant who joined our team in September 2021. She is a graduate of U.C. Davis with a bachelor's in animal science & management. Martina has worked with animals for over four years. She is married to her husband of 20 years and has three dogs, three cats, and two kids at home. She loves to be outdoors, read, and spend time with her family and pets. Martina is currently attending school to become a registered veterinary technician. She finds value in helping the clinic and staff function smoothly and providing excellent patient care.
Pippa has been with us since 2015. She has a strong interest in veterinary medicine and is hoping to attend veterinary school one day. She has one cat that she loves spending time with. She is an avid runner.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Technician / Shannon