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About Us

Pacific Animal Clinic combines first class medicine with honest and compassionate care. Our patients and their parents are our first priority: from when you first call to make your appointment to that personalized follow up phone call after your visit, we work hard to ensure we’ve exceeded your expectations.

Our Dedicated Doctors

Michele Karron, DVM

Owner, General Practitioner

Dr. Michele Karron is a native of Los Angeles, CA. where she attended Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake). She then headed to the Midwest to earn a degree in Anthropology at The University of Chicago, while fulfilling her pre-veterinary curriculum. Dr. Karron received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University in 2002…

Justine Walker, DVM

Associate

Born and raised in Japan, Dr. Justine Walker graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School. Previously, she worked in sports management for 7 years and obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and German Studies. She found her calling volunteering in the behavioral department at a local shelter where she coordinated finding forever homes for animals in need…

Jane Park, DVM

Associate

Dr. Park was born and raised in Southern California. She attended UC Berkeley or her undergraduate career majoring in biology before obtaining a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Park completed postdoctoral training through the internship program at Animal Specialty and Emergency Center…

Holly Jordan, DVM

Associate

Dr. Holly Jordan joined the team at Pacific Animal Clinic in 2021 as a relief veterinarian. She was born and raised in Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University majoring in Animal Sciences. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Jordan enrolled at Western University earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2017…

Lindsey Gilbert, DVM

Associate

Dr. Lindsey Gilbert joined the team at Pacific Animal Clinic in 2020 as a relief veterinarian. She graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a rotating internship at ASEC in West Los Angeles, she continued her pursuits in emergency medicine.

Tour the Clinic

The Reception area is streamlined for comfort and relaxation. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica Boulevard and enter into our zen den.
Main hallway off the Lobby with connecting exam rooms
Our Exam Rooms feature great lighting and that personalized touch by Dr. Karron. One room even has her 3rd Grade Science Fair project on display. She won first prize of course!
The heart of the hospital is our amazing Treatment Room.
Cat suites
Dog Runs with classical music playing
Cages in Treatment
Fully stocked in-house Pharmacy for your convenience. If we don’t have it, we can ship it to you in 3 to 5 business days. Click on the Store link above to see all we have to offer.
Our in-house Laboratory provides real-time CBC, chemistry, and electrolyte capability. All is fully integrated into your pet’s record.
At Pacific Animal Clinic we offer a wide range of Surgery services from routine spays to mass removals. PAC provides safe anesthesia tailored to your pet as well as comprehensive pain management protocols to ensure your pet is comfortable.
Dr K performing surgery
Your pet won’t be waiting long with our Digital Radiography unit. All images are uploaded in 4 seconds to be viewed by you and our veterinary team. This efficient system minimizes the stress on our patients.
Rest assured your pet is getting the best care possible in our Dentistry & Video Otoscopy suite. Once you’ve met with our veterinarians, we will discuss a personalized dentistry plan for your pet. While we promote preventative care at home, deep ultrasonic scaling and radiographs may be necessary.
Outfitted with it’s own ventilation system, our Isolation Ward houses a dog run and cages to accommodate pets of all sizes.

Michele Karron, DVM

Owner, General Practitioner

Dr. Michele Karron is a native of Los Angeles, CA. where she attended Westlake School for Girls (now Harvard-Westlake). She then headed to the Midwest to earn a degree in Anthropology at The University of Chicago, while fulfilling her pre-veterinary curriculum. Dr. Karron received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University in 2002.

She trained at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital where she completed a rotating internship in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine and General Practice. Dr. Karron has practiced in the LA area since 2002.

A member of SCVMA, CVMA and AVMA, Dr. Karron regularly attends Continuing Education Seminars. She currently resides in Santa Monica with her husband, two kids, her cat and their coonhound dog.

Justine Walker, DVM

Associate

Born and raised in Japan, Dr. Justine Walker graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School. Previously, she worked in sports management for 7 years and obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and German Studies. She found her calling volunteering in the behavioral department at a local shelter where she coordinated finding forever homes for animals in need. Her special interests include internal medicine and client education to strengthen their bond with their companions. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, travel and spending time with her pets.

Jane Park, DVM

Associate

Dr. Park was born and raised in Southern California. She attended UC Berkeley for her
undergraduate career majoring in biology before obtaining a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Park completed postdoctoral training through the internship program at Animal Specialty and Emergency Center in Los Angeles where she further developed her clinical skills. After completing her internship, she has continued general practice in the west side and is looking forward to serving the needs of your furry companions.

In her spare time Dr. Park enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and enjoying nature. She also enjoys playing the ukulele, dabbling in rock climbing, and playing tennis.

Holly Jordan, DVM

Associate

Dr. Holly Jordan joined the team at Pacific Animal Clinic in 2021 as a relief veterinarian. She was born and raised in Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University majoring in Animal Sciences. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Jordan enrolled at Western University earning her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2017.

She has been a general practitioner in Pacific Palisades and the Westside ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling.

Lindsey Gilbert, DVM

Associate

Dr. Lindsey Gilbert joined the team at Pacific Animal Clinic in 2020 as a relief veterinarian. She graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a rotating internship at ASEC in West Los Angeles, she continued her pursuits in emergency medicine.

Jobs at Pacific Animal Clinic

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If this is an emergency, please call us at: 310-473-4030. For non-emergency appointments, please submit the form below. You should expect a response to your request within 24 hours during standard business hours. If you are new to our practice, please print-out and complete the following forms prior to coming to your appointment.

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