Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic

01/24/2026

Please welcome Dr. Katie Anderson to the Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic!

Becoming a veterinarian was a lifelong dream for Katie, who grew up in Plano, Texas. When she was little, she told her parents that she wanted to be a “pet-erinarian” because she thought the job was petting animals all day. As she grew up, her love for science and medicine made her realize that a career as a veterinarian would indeed be the perfect fit.

Katie earned a BS in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M, then worked in veterinary emergency medicine before returning to pursue her DVM. “I truly love my job,” says Katie, “And count myself lucky every day that this is what I get to do.” Her professional interests range from emergency medicine to surgery, ophthalmology, and cardiology, but enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine.

Katie’s husband Josh is active-duty Navy, so they have lived all across the U.S., most recently in Florida. They have a toddler named Caleb and a chihuahua-terrier mix named Maggie. Katie says that her family is her world. When they are not working, you can find them outdoors, or exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Katie also enjoys reading, gardening, and baking.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all of our animal friends putting up with silly holiday hats and sweaters ... and to their human companions!

-- Best Wishes from the Team at Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic

10/31/2025

Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic wants to remind you to keep chocolate out of reach of your 4-legged friends this Halloween!

09/01/2025

Enjoy the Labor Day holiday!

08/29/2025

Please keep your pups on the leash at the beach!

https://www.ksbw.com/article/sea-lion-leptospirosis-outbreak-spreads-california-coast/65810958?fbclid=IwdGRzaAMc8LNjbGNrAxzwl2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeNmKbYdwVPdTYe0XiqDn6xwYs7Kp8Wsun05mObn-0pCn7kewJbOV4gZ_lQSI_aem_X0A5KRqutv6nCd2ioZKMMw&sfnsn=mo

A leptospirosis outbreak is affecting sea lions from Santa Cruz to Sonoma, raising concerns about the spread to humans and pets.

07/04/2025

05/06/2025

Thank you all for your patience and understanding. We are back up and running with power and internet! Our nerves were a little frayed, but our fence was the only thing damaged.

05/05/2025

So this just happened on Monday afternoon around 2pm. We are experiencing a complete power outage at Steinbeck Country Small Animal Clinic in Salinas. We hope to have it restored by tomorrow. In the meantime, please bear with us. If you call, our answering service should answer and will be as helpful as possible.

01/01/2025

How to keep your pup calm on New Year's Eve when your neighbors are noisy:

Fireworks may be exciting for us humans, but they can be a nightmare for dogs and cats. Here's how to keep your furry friends safe and happy.

12/25/2024

Wishing you and your family all the joy of the season!