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Mark Anderson

Veterinarian, Practice Owner

Born and raised outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Mark Anderson received his veterinary degree from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. Prior to attending veterinary school, however, Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Dr. Anderson enjoyed working as an engineer in the environmental industry, which provided him with the opportunity to work throughout much of the western United States, including Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Nevada, California, and New Mexico. It was after spending a year working at a wind powered electrical plant in Costa Rica that Dr. Anderson made his way to Australia to fulfill his dream of becoming a veterinarian. Shortly after graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Anderson returned to the United States, quickly establishing deep roots in Southern California and making San Diego his home. Dr. Anderson stays up-to-date on the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary disease through countless hours of continuing education, and via membership to online boards, which gives him access to guidance from specialists throughout the world whenever the need should arise.

Over the years, Dr. Anderson has developed special interests, knowledge, and skills in soft tissue surgery, hip dysplasia, orthopedic disease, cruciate repair, stem cell therapy, dermatology, pain management, and ultrasound. Dr. Anderson is certified in the PennHIP radiographic procedure, which allows Dr. Anderson the ability to make appropriate recommendation(s) for corrective/preventative actions for dogs at risk of having hip dysplasia. His diagnostic credentials include, among others, certification through Oncura for diagnostic abdominal and cardiac ultrasound. Dr. Anderson is also a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, ensuring your feline pet th

e best management and care whether visiting the hospital for a wellness exam, or in the case of illness or injury. As well, he is a credentialed VetStem veterinarian, capable and skilled at applying stem cell therapy. He is also USDA accredited, allowing him to complete international and interstate pet travel health certificates.

One facet of medicine that Dr. Anderson particularly enjoys, is developing practical solutions (non-surgical and surgical) for difficult, unique, and/or chronic cases and problems. Challenge him with your pet’s difficult problems — he looks forward to working with you to provide you and your pet with long term relief!

Dr. Anderson enjoys experiencing the world through the eyes of his two daughters and spending time with his wife. Together the three enjoy surfing, hiking, skiing and spending a lot of time being silly. They share their home with Spencer, a sweet and happy Papillon Chihuahua mix and Emmie, an energetic and loving golden doodle.

Dr. Anderson is excited to meet you and your furry family members!

Ricarda Roberto

Veterinarian

Dr. Roberto was born and raised on the small island of Guam, USA.Her first undergraduate years were spent in Hawaii at Hawaii Pacific University, then transferred to and graduated from UC Davis in Animal Sciences. She took a year prior to applying to vet school to work for a Veterinary Behaviorist, which led to small animal behavior being one of her many interests. Dr. Roberto then moved to Indiana to attend Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Being a very tropical person, Dr. Roberto traded the mid-west’s weather extremes for San Diego’s ideal weather and proximity to the ocean.

Dr. Roberto’s main focus is developing relationships with pet parents, providing options for care with all health issues, and practicing gold standard medicine to keep pets happy and comfortable at all stages of life. She is a member of the California Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and certified with USDA for international/domestic health certificates. Her special interests include pain management, behavior, dermatology, dentistry and internal medicine. Her main interests when not working are traveling internationally, trying new foods and learning about
other cultures.

At home in her free time, she enjoys spending time with family or going to the beach with her husband and German Shepherd Mix, Tyrion. They also have two kitty fur children, Albus and Lupin.

Sara

Practice Manager, RVT, Social Media Manager

Sara has been working in the veterinary field since 2011. She received her Indiana RVT license in 2014. She moved to San Diego in July of 2017, where she obtained her California RVT license. She has one dog, a papillon mix named Spencer. Sara has two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters doing various activities including camping, snow boarding, surfing, hiking and rock climbing.

Leslie

Practice Manager, RVT

Leslie has been in the veterinary field since 2001 when she started as a kennel assistant. She has worked at multiple practices throughout San Diego and received her RVT credential in 2009. She worked for many years as a RVT, then as practice manager here at BHVH. She left us briefly to pursue a position closer home and her young daughter but found that it was no comparison to the quality care given here at BHVH! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family camping at the beach or hanging out at the San Diego zoo.

Lily

Patient Care

Lily was adopted from China in 2001 and has lived in San Diego since 2008. She graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelors in General Biology in 2022. During her senior year, she volunteered at the Hawaiian Humane Society as Shelter Clinic Support to gain experience in the veterinary field. In the summer of 2021, Lily completed an internship at the California Wolf Center, which guided her to realize her end goal of working with wild life. Lily enjoys hiking, photography and hanging out with her fur family.

Melissa

Patient Care

Melissa joined our team in November 2019. She feels lucky to be able to combine her lover of caring for animals with her work at BHVH. She obtained her BA from UC Santa Cruz. Melissa was a teacher and professional photographer before joining the veterinary field. Her hobbies include photography, fostering cats through the humane society and finding ways to add animals to her urban farm/home. Melissa and her family currently have 1 dog, 1 cat, 3 ducks, a tortoise, 2 rats and a fish.

Chris

Hospital Administrator, RVT

Chris Fenner opened Bernardo Heights Veterinary Hospital with Dr. Fenner in 1987, and has filled many roles since then. She grew up in California and Washington and wherever else her father's Navy career took them. She graduated from Ft. Steilicoom College with her degree in Animal Health Technology and has worked in multiple practices and the San Diego Zoo before and during working here. In addition to working here, she is a full-time mother to 14-year old Conor. All of her pets have always been family members to her.

Our Team