Our Team in Milpitas
Our veterinarians in Milpitas are a dedicated bunch, supported by an equally committed staff. We're proud to serve this community and look forward to getting to know you! Meet our team on this page, or better yet, stop in and see us soon!
Dr. Satwinder Bajwa, DVM, MVSc
Dr. Bajwa has been working as a veterinarian since 2009 in the Bay area of California. He earned his master’s degree in Animal Reproduction in India in 2005 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree here in the States after completing a one-year clinical program at Oklahoma State University. Formerly, Dr. Bajwa worked as a veterinarian in Vancouver City in Canada before moving to California to become an associate veterinarian at our hospital. His areas of interest include internal medicine, critical medicine, and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Bajwa and his wife, Jaspreet, have two daughters named Keerat and Mona and a son, Fateh. They are also proud owners of three dogs: a Chihuahua named Rocket, a Doberman Pinscher named Chloe, and a Toy Poodle named Gucci. The family loves to play and walk them in their free time. When Dr. Bajwa isn’t working, he enjoys listening to music and watching cricket.
Dr. Kimberly Carlson, DVM, DACVS
After graduating with her DVM in 2001 from the University of Illinois, Dr. Carlson went on to complete her general internship at the Animal Medical Center of New York, her surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center and her surgical residency at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She finally made her way to Northern California, working at Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital as well as PETS Referral Center for five years before spending the next eight at the VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital.
Dr. Carlson has been able to make a dream of hers come true by opening her own specialty and emergency hospital - Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care in San Mateo. She’s able to offer her considerable experience and skills to pets that need it most here in the Bay Area.
Dima Tzoumas, Practice Manager
Dima came to Calaveras with 20 years of Veterinary Assistant experience. She loves to take care of animals and help them get better. She became the Manager here at Calaveras in 2020 and is still a practicing nurse. She is dedicated to growing this practice and making sure everyone is always taken care of, both her patients and her staff. In her spare time she enjoys spending watching movies with her husband, 2 daughters and son. She has a 9 year old chinchilla named Chuchu a chihuahua/jack russel mix named Lucy and a Shih tzu/ maltese named Winnie.
Luna Girard, Lead Receptionist
Coming from a retail background Luna wanted to venture out and try something new. As an animal lover & eager learner she was thrilled to join our team. Recently loosing her dog Scrumptious made her realize how amazing it feels to work in an industry where not only do we medically help animals, but also caring & understanding the owners needs & feelings.
Leny Gutierrez, Veterinary Assistant
Leny has always been an animal lover since she was a child. She first started to work at a doggy daycare a few years ago where she was trained to understand dog behavior and how to work and understand them better. She started to work at Calaveras almost five years ago.
She spends free time with her spunky cat, Nova, older cat, Jack, and her dog, Penny. Nova pretty much keeps her very busy since she loves waking her up in the morning with her loud noises and her uncanny ability to knock things to the floor. Nova also loves breaking the TV and sitting in front of her monitor while Leny plays her video games, which causes her to lose competitions. Leny is known as the cat lover at the clinic.
Guadalupe, Veterinary Assistant
Rocio Dorado, Veterinary Assistant
Rocio has had a lifelong love for animals, growing up surrounded by a variety of pets, from hamsters to horses, and nearly everything in between. She is a compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking vet assistant who is currently pursuing her education to become a licensed veterinary technician in the near future. Rocio cares for each pet as if they were her own, always ensuring they receive the best care possible. Her passion for animals and commitment to their well-being will undoubtedly make her a great asset to the veterinary field.
Niko, Veterinary Assistant
Niko joined the Calaveras team a year ago with an interest in building a career in veterinary medicine. Although he started with no prior experience. Niko has been diligently training as a veterinary assistant, showing dedication and enthusiasm for learning the skills needed to support both the veterinary team and the pets in their care. With his sights set on a future in veterinary medicine , Niko brings a positive energy and commitment to his work, eager to make a difference in the lives of animals and their families.
Priscilla, Veterinary Receptionist
Priscilla is a dedicated veterinary receptionist who joined the Calaveras team after gaining one year of hands- on experience in the veterinary field. Her background in animal care, combined with her passion for helping pet owners, allows her to provide compassionate and efficient service at the front desk. With a friendly demeanor and a deep commitment to supporting both her team and the pets they serve, Priscilla is a valuable addition to the Calaveras family.
