Dr. Rebecca Richard
DVM, Wildlife Veterinary Services, Malibu, California 90265
Dr. Rebecca Richard graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and practiced large animal ambulatory medicine for over a decade before turning full-time to zoo and exotic species.
She has worked at the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Zoos, California Wildlife Center, and was chief vet at the Wildlife Waystation in addition to serving as an adjunct professor at Moorpark College’s Teaching Zoo. Dr. Richard cares for animals of all sizes and shapes in her sanctuary and wild animal practice, though she has a particular soft spot for big cats, especially the stripey ones.
Her professional areas of expertise include rescue, disaster and emergency preparedness, and field anesthesia. She is delighted and honored to join the WildCat Ridge Sanctuary family!
Dr. Penny Jacobs
DVM, Dr. Penny's Vet Care
Dr. Penny Jacobs graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She started her veterinary career in Athens, GA, and then decided to move to the great Northwest in 2007. She helped re-launch Berry Hill Veterinary Center in 2008 and completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course in acupuncture soon after.
This opened her eyes up to the world of alternative and complementary medicine which she has integrated into her already holistic approach. Dr. Jacobs further developed her holistic education and practice by studying Food Therapy and Advanced Acupuncture at the Chi Institute and incorporates this nutrition knowledge as well as Chinese herbs and supplements into her daily practice. She developed and still practices a strong base in traditional diagnostics and treatments as well as surgery.
She has been a cat lover for as long as she can remember and is honored to be able to work with the wonderful feline friends at the sanctuary.