Meet the Team at RRVH at Pacific Street

Dr. Kaur graduated from veterinary school in India in 2002 and moved to Sacramento in 2004. After completing her credentials to practice small animal medicine and surgery, she began her professional journey alongside her husband, Dr. Basra. Motivated by a desire to serve a close-knit community and truly know her patients, she joined their family-owned and operated veterinary hospital. As a second-generation veterinarian, Dr. Kaur credits her father as both her teacher and mentor.

One of Dr. Kaur’s greatest joys is building lasting relationships with clients—often spanning multiple generations—and she treasures the bonds she has formed over the past two decades. Dedicated to improving animals’ lives, Dr. Kaur supports local rescue organizations for both neonatal kittens and Labrador Retrievers, providing expert medical care and working closely with fosters to reduce euthanasia rates.

When she’s not at the hospital, Dr. Kaur is busy raising her teenage son and daughter. She enjoys staying active by working out at the gym and taking walks with her lively Sheepadoodle, Maverick. In her free time, she focuses on training Maverick in hopes of one day turning him into a therapy dog. Dr. Kaur shares her home with three beloved cats—Bob, Billie, and Olive—and regularly gives back to the community by teaching at her local Sunday school and volunteering at a community kitchen.

Dr. Kaur looks forward to meeting you and your furry companions. She is committed to partnering with you in their well-being and creating a lasting bond that truly makes a difference.

Dr. Kim Padilla grew up in Southern California and earned her degree in veterinary medicine at UC Davis. After graduation, Dr. Padilla completed a rigorous medical and surgical internship at California Veterinary Specialists in Southern California. Since then she has worked in the Sacramento area and has experience in emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, management, and teaching. She has a special interest in surgery, preventive care, and emergency medicine. She also volunteers at the UC Davis veterinary school as a communication skills mentor and loves working with the students. Dr. Padilla enjoys working with her clients to help their pets thrive in every phase of their lives, from wiggly puppies and kittens to gray-muzzled life-long companions. Our pets deserve the best from their early years to their golden years!

Outside of work, Dr. Padilla spends time with her family, their dog Buster, and cat Cheddar (aka Sir Cheddar Pouncington). They can usually be found exploring, eating fun food, or dancing like no one’s watching.

Newly graduated from UC Davis, Dr.Les immediately hung out his shingle as the only veterinarian in a 50-mile radius of Weaverville, California. Later going into academia, he taught anatomy, histology, neurology, biomechanics, epidemiology, and statistics at NASA, Henry Ford Hospital, Wayne State University, and the vet schools at Illinois, Michigan State, and UC Davis while conducting NSF- and NIH-funded research into microgravity bone adaptation, post-menopausal osteoporosis, orthopedic epidemiology, and equine cannon-bone material properties. He also served clinically in the 2001 Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in northern England, and in the 2002 Chronic Wasting Disease outbreak in Wisconsin.

He joined the SCH team in 2021. He has a personal policy against adopting any cat who still has all of their original parts, and is currently owned by Peg (amputee, frostbite) and Hermia (cerebellar hypoplasia, unvaccinated mother), and shares their world with his wife Catherine, a librarian, in a barely-controlled California native-plants garden, having happily disposed of both his lawnmower and his snow shovel.

Dr. Vida is a graduate of the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a small animal medical and surgical internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, CA before returning to UC Davis to complete a residency in small animal surgery. He then worked for two years as a clinical instructor in the surgery department at UC Davis before entering private practice in the Sacramento region. Dr. Vida’s special interests cruciate ligament disease (TPLO-tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, Arthrex TightRope system), limb deformities, vascular anomalies, oncologic surgery and minimally invasive surgery such as arthroscopy, thoracoscopy and laparoscopy

During his free time, Dr. Vida enjoys almost all outdoor activities including running, biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking and scuba. He is particularly attached to his 200 gallon reef tank and spends as much time as possible with his wife, kids and pets.

Harmonie has been with Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital since 2007.

Starting as a Veterinary Assistant then receiving her license as a Veterinary Technician in 2008. Harmonie enjoys leadership and growth in her career. She now maintains the position of Hospital Manager since August 2019. When Harmonie is not at work she enjoys spending her time with twin daughters, dogs, and chickens.

Mari graduated from the veterinary technician program at Carrington and holds a Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional Certificate. Her experience in veterinary medicine dates back to 2015. In 2021, she joined Sacramento Cat Hospital, where she grew a passion for exclusively feline medicine. Her household includes Carol (a female Tabico cat), Koda (a male French Bulldog), and two leopard geckos, Mango and Marcel. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys hiking and playing volleyball at the beach with her family.

Lily joined our team in August 2024 after moving from the Bay Area, bringing with her a deep love for animals and years of hands-on experience in pet care. She has worked in dog boarding, bathing, and pet sitting, ensuring the well-being of countless furry friends.

A proud fur mom to Zen, her husky-poodle, and Juicy, her lively cockatiel, Lily understands the special bond between pets and their owners. Her passion for both animals and people makes her a friendly and knowledgeable presence at our front desk, always ready to assist with a warm smile.

Outside of work, Lily enjoys spending time with friends, reading, writing, shopping, and decorating—bringing creativity and enthusiasm into everything she does.

Greetings, my name is Sandy Cooper, and I have had the distinct pleasure of working at the Sacramento Cat Hospital for several years now. My profound passion for animals has made it a true privilege to assist both felines and their owners. I am also fortunate to have a wonderful husband and family, and we recently adopted an adorable cat named Sylvester a couple of months ago. Life is indeed good!

Angie’s family has been clients here from the beginning (1981) and we have watched her grow up. You could say we groomed her for her job. In actuality it is her natural talent and sense of humor that make her so valuable. She has been with us since 1996. She is Chief Hospital & Office Manager, as well as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Angie currently has a saltwater aquarium. Angie loves to go to the ocean, take hikes, go camping, and spend time with her family and life partner, Paul.

Hi everyone~ my name is Cass Foster and I absolutely love being an RVT at Sac Cat hospital. I had the opportunity to work with our feline friends and it has been an honor as they have taught me so much! I've been in vet med for 5 years and obtained my RVT license in 2023. With an AS in general science and veterinary technology, I wanted to continue to expand my knowledge in small animal medicine. My hubby Todd and I live quietly with our two kitties Jarvis and Gozer.

Jesse knew he wanted to work with animals at an early age, but life decided to take its own course. First as an Airforce firefighter then as a father who took any opportunity that came his way. Finally, he took things into his own hands and followed his dream, earning his degree and becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. When not working Jesse can usually be found in the kitchen or reading a comic book surrounded by his many cats and dogs.

Jillian Meisenheimer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from UC Davis and intends to pursue RVT school in the near future. She has a deep affection for all animals, particularly her cat, Mylo. She cherishes time spent with her family, friends, and fiancé.

Over the past two years at SCH, she has developed a strong interest in feline medicine. Her favorite aspect of working at SCH is the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of cats and establish meaningful connections with them and their families.

Janet has been here since July 2017 and comes from many years of experience in the veterinary field. Her journey began in 1984 as a ROP student studying Animal Science. She soon realized that her true passion and purpose in life was to help care for animals. Janet enjoys the outdoors, and is a mother of two adult children, and grandmother of three girls. She has two cats, Scooter and Cow, and a yellow lab, Riley. She is also a “part time” mommy to our hospital cat, Burnie.

Sundy started in the field in 2023 with experience in both emergency and general practice as a Veterinary Assistant, Sundy brings a calm, attentive presence to every patient interaction. She's passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care and takes pride in guiding pets and their families through every stage of treatment.

Sundy excels in assisting in medical procedures and client communication, always ensuring that pets feel safe and that their owners feel informed and reassured. She’s committed to ongoing learning and is proud to be part of a team that values trust, empathy, and excellence in patient care.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her out on the water or cozied up with a good book and her favorite pal, Pluto.

Cassie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science and management from UC Davis and aspires to attend veterinary school. Her pets include three cats—Bloo (male Siamese), June (female dilute calico), and Stella (female tabby)—as well as a variety of rodents, such as rats, hamsters, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

Claire is a graduate of a veterinary assistant certification program and aspires to attend RVT school. She enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her cats at home. She has fostered approximately 40 kittens. She primarily stays at home, except when she is at the barn with her horse.

Burnie came to us in November 2018, as a victim of the Camp Fire. His paws, face, and back were burned. Within one week of having him here, it became quite clear that he fit right in, and he became part of our family.

Chilly is our cockatiel that was abandoned on our doorstep in January 2003. He’s quite lively, and will sing The Andy Griffith Tune and say Pretty Bird, on his terms of course!