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Providing compassionate, specialty care to pets in Marin County We are a proud member of Ethos Veterinary Health, a national network of specialty & ER vets.
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PESCM (Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin) is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located in San Rafael, CA, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves. We can accomplish this by working as a team, supporting our referring veterinarians, caring about every patient, learning from others, embracing change, and using intelligent and fair business practices.

10/21/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible technicians who bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every patient they care for.

From monitoring anesthesia and supporting critical patients to offering a gentle touch during difficult moments, our veterinary technicians do so much more than what happens behind the scenes.

They're problem-solvers, patient advocates, trusted teammates, and an essential part of everything we do at PESCM.

To our amazing veterinary technicians: Your superpower isn't just what you do. It's the heart you bring to doing it. 💙💚

Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference for our patients, their families, and each other.

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!

10/15/2026

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino members of our team, and the compassion, dedication, and perspective they bring to veterinary medicine.
Their stories reflect different paths, cultures, and experiences, but they share a commitment to supporting our patients, their families, and one another.
We’re proud of the people behind the care and grateful for how they strengthen our PESCM community year-round, not only during Hispanic Heritage Month.

10/14/2026

Jessica Silva’s path to veterinary medicine began with her first dog and best friend, Betsy. That bond, and the heartbreak of losing her, motivated Jessica to learn how she could help animals and the people who love them.

Today, she brings the values she learned from her Hispanic heritage — hard work, compassion, and a welcoming spirit—to her role as a veterinary technician.

Her advice to young Latinos considering veterinary medicine: “Échale ganas—give it your all. If caring for animals is your passion, go for it.” ❤️🐾

10/13/2026

With so many new doctors joining our team, we recently brought together our referring veterinary community for an evening of connection, introductions, and music trivia!

It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships, welcome our newest specialists, and enjoy some fun outside of our usual day-to-day collaborations.

Thank you to our RDVM community for joining us and for your continued trust and partnership. We love working alongside you to provide exceptional care for the pets and families we serve.

10/12/2026

For Veterinary Assistant Diana Castaneda, a love of animals and the values she brings to their care began during childhood visits to her grandmother’s ranch in Mexico.🐾

Growing up Mexican American taught Diana to treat others like family and lead with compassion, empathy, hard work, and a welcoming spirit. Today, those values guide the way she supports our patients, their families, and her PESCM teammates.

Diana is also passionate about representation in veterinary medicine and the trust, education, and positive change it can help create.

Her message to young Latinos considering this career: “Take the leap! There are so many opportunities in this field, and there’s a place for you here.”

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate Diana and the heart she brings to the people and pets in her care. ❤️

10/08/2026

For Dr. Alex Tun, representation and communication are essential to compassionate veterinary care.

As a Latino veterinarian working in specialty medicine, Dr. Tun values the opportunity to support Latino and Spanish-speaking families as they navigate their pets’ neurologic conditions. These cases can already feel overwhelming, and communicating in a family’s preferred language can build understanding, trust, and confidence when families need to make important decisions.

Dr. Tun also hopes to encourage more young Latinos to pursue careers in veterinary medicine and help build greater representation within the profession.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate Dr. Tun and the meaningful difference he makes for our patients, their families, and the future of veterinary medicine.

10/07/2026

Big patient, big personality, and a great recovery.🐾

Toki came to PESCM in August for TPLO surgery with Dr. Story and has been doing great throughout his recovery.

Our TPLO package includes 8-week recheck radiographs to help monitor healing, and we’re excited to welcome Toki back next week for his!

Keep up the great work, Toki!

10/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alex Chapple to the PESCM team!

Dr. Chapple joins our Diagnostic Imaging team, bringing dedicated radiology expertise to help provide greater insight into complex cases through advanced imaging.

Working alongside our Emergency and Specialty teams, Dr. Chapple will help our doctors take a closer look, better understand what’s happening, and determine the next steps for our patients.

We’re excited to welcome him to PESCM and continue expanding the specialty care available to pets and families throughout our community.

10/05/2026

Our Critical Care team is growing. 💙
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Grace Kallenberg to PESCM. Her addition strengthens our Critical Care department and expands the expertise available to patients requiring intensive monitoring, stabilization, postoperative care, and complex case management.
Dr. Kallenberg is especially drawn to challenging cases that bring teams together, making her collaborative approach a natural fit for PESCM.

09/30/2026

Happy Cat Month may be ending, but these reminders are worth keeping year-round.
Dr. Caitlin Fuerst shares a few subtle changes cat owners should watch for, including appetite, activity, litter box habits, weight, vomiting, and coughing.
Cats are experts at hiding illness, so knowing what’s normal for your cat can help you recognize when something isn’t.

Address

1 Thorndale Drive
San Rafael, CA
94903

Telephone

+14154567372

Website

http://www.pescm.com/

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