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Meet Our Pacific Grove Veterinary Team

Get to know us and learn why we love what we do so much.

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This community means the world to us.

We love our patients (and their people!) and want to see them for more than just sick pet exams. We strongly believe in preventative medicine and nutrition to keep your pets well. Our highly-trained and educated staff are always eager to talk about veterinary medicine, so drop by and say hello.

Dr. Kaplan Dau

Owner / Veterinarian

Brynie Kaplan Dau is a small animal and exotics veterinarian. She grew up in Pacific Grove and is happy to be back in her hometown, serving the community that she loves. Dr. Dau holds a Master’s degree from Moss Landing Marine Labs and California State University, Monterey Bay in marine science (invertebrate zoology and chemical oceanography) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (zoological medicine track). She has spent extensive time working with sea turtles in Greece and the Cayman Islands, marine fishes and invertebrates, and our own California wild seals and sea lions as well. But she has never strayed from her childhood love of cats and dogs. She now works with exotic pets in addition to cats and dogs. Her main interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, behavior, dentistry, and ultrasound. In her spare time, she is busy with her ten-year-old twins Myles and Poppy and her own menagerie – three cats named Elijah, Saga, and Forrest, a pug named Pearl, and two leopard geckos called Coral and Cloud.

Dr. Kaplan Dau strives to be part of a team with you to do what’s best for your beloved pet. She will always offer the highest quality of care while working with you to manage your pet’s health as well as possible. She takes pride in having excellent communication with you to find the best possible treatment plan for you and your pet. Dr. Kaplan Dau also collaborates regularly with specialists in cardiology, surgery, internal medicine, and ophthalmology to ensure the best care for your pet.

I’d like to express my gratitude to all the amazing clients who have welcomed me to Pacific Grove Animal Hospital! The amount of kindness you all have shown has been endearing. Thank you so much for your support!
Brynie Kaplan Dau

Dr. Kaplan Dau

Owner / Veterinarian

Brynie Kaplan Dau is a small animal and exotics veterinarian. She grew up in Pacific Grove and is happy to be back in her hometown, serving the community that she loves. Dr. Dau holds a master’s degree from Moss Landing Marine Labs and California State University, Monterey Bay in marine science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She works with a wide range of exotic pets in addition to cats and dogs. Her main interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, behavior, dentistry, and ultrasound. In her spare time, she is busy with her nine-year-old twins Myles and Poppy and her own menagerie – three cats named Elijah, Saga, and Forrest, a guinea pig named Sprinkles, and two leopard geckos called Coral and Cloud.

Dr. Kaplan Dau strives to be part of a team with you to do what’s best for your beloved pet. She will always offer the highest quality of care while working with you to manage your pet’s health as well as possible. She takes pride in having excellent communication with you to find the best possible treatment plan for you and your pet. Dr. Kaplan Dau also collaborates regularly with specialists in cardiology, surgery, internal medicine, and ophthalmology to ensure the best care for your pet.

I’d like to express my gratitude to all the amazing clients who have welcomed me to Pacific Grove Animal Hospital! The amount of kindness you all have shown has been endearing. Thank you so much for your support!
Brynie Kaplan Dau

Our Staff

Kathy

Hospital Manager

About Kathy

Kathy was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. She has been working in the veterinary field for 8 years. She is passionate about all animals, but especially has a love of large breed dogs. She has a very handsome 6 year-old Rescue Pitty, Jaxton AKA Jax a 90-pound “lap” dog (or so he thinks so), 10 year old Rescue Chi-Weenie, Roxy. Kathy loves camping, boating, and traveling (as long as it’s in the sun.) She is devoted to caring for companion animals. Her ultimate goal is to have a facility dedicated to catering to bully breeds. “Bully” breeds are unfortunately so discriminated against, and they are the most loving breeds, as with all beings, it’s all in how one is taught.

Amber

Lead Front Office Customer Relations
About Amber
Amber is originally from Manteca, CA and has been in the veterinary field for 5 years. Her passion has always been in helping both animals and people in any way she can. When she was in highschool she worked at an animal shelter and that is when she knew she wanted to help animals. She enrolled in Central Coast College and obtained her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. Outside of the hospital, she has a dog named Walter.
Edwin

Edwin

Lead Technician

About Edwin
Edwin grew up in the Salinas Valley, and started in the Veterinary industry over 10 years ago, as a kennel attendant. It was then, he realized he had a passion for working with animals. The late Dr. Williams encouraged Edwin to pursue his passion and started on-the-job training to become a Veterinary Technician.

Janelle

Technician

About Janelle

Janelle grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and has been in the veterinary field for 4 years. She has graduated veterinary technician school at Central Coast College and is planning on obtaining her RVT license. Janelle has a great love for animals but is particularly passionate about horses and marine life. When Janelle was just in high school, the late Dr. Williams used to let her observe his surgical procedures. It was then that Janelle realized her love for veterinary medicine.

Kayla

Kayla

Technician

About Kayla
Kayla was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula and after traveling the country in a van with her husband, dog, and cat she settled back home to raise her family. Prior to spending 4 wonderful years at home with her human babies, Kayla had a career in the veterinary field for 11 years. She attended the Animal Health Technology program at Hartnell College and spent a decade as a technician at three local hospitals. Kayla has always had a passion for large and giant breed dogs, owning several herself. She now has a Cane Corso/ Great Pyrenese rescue puppy and a 15-year-old world-traveling cat. She also has an amazing son and daughter who are 1 and 4 years old. In her free time, Kayla can be found outdoors with her family. She enjoys traveling, camping, music festivals, and teaching her children about nature. Kayla looks forward to connecting with clients from the past and building relationships with new ones.

Kassandra

Assistant

About Kassandra
Bio coming soon!
Bryana

Bryana

Assistant

About Bryana
Bryana, originally from Livingston, CA in the Central Valley, has been in the veterinary field for over 8 years at the Atwater Merced Veterinary Clinics. She has always had an interest in nature and animals since she was young, often spending her youth playing with her many family pets, catching lizards, and later raising pigs and chickens with her FFA club in high school. She moved to Monterey in 2022 to attend CSUMB to pursue a degree in Environmental Studies. Her hobbies include reading, drawing, cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her cat Sam and dog Mischa.
Eddy

Eddy

Kennel Assistant

About Eddy
Eddy is originally from Santa Maria, CA and his love for working with animals started at a young age while working with his father on a farm. However, it wasn’t until his beloved puppy Logan passed away unexpectedly that motivated to work in the veterinary field. Eddy’s goal is to help as many families maintain their pets’ health and well-being.
Lily

Lily

Kennel Assistant

About Lily
I have been living in Monterey for 20+ years and have devoted my time to taking care of the elderly, children, and pets. I have now transitioned to focus solely on pets (furry and non-furry). Joining this veterinarian team has allowed me to fulfill that desire. Outside of this hospital, I love to travel and look forward to eventually visiting my four-legged nieces and nephew (Coco, Jacques, and Antoinette) in Italy. Miau!
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