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Dr. Juan Pablo Romero, DVM

Medical Director and Owner

We are so excited to introduce Dr. Juan Pablo Romero as the new medical director and owner of Uptown Animal Hospital ABC. Dr. Romero has spent the last 20 years supporting the San Diego veterinary community working and managing animal hospitals all over the city. He can’t wait to meet all the amazing clients of Uptown ABC and we are sure everyone will love his gentle approach to healing. Due to his extensive training, he is able to offer urgent care and more advanced surgeries. He is very passionate when it comes to veterinary medicine and surgery and has completed an international internship and residency in Internal medicine.

Dr. Romero also has extensive experience in treating cancer both surgically and medically, emergencies and trauma. His residency in internal medicine gives him the knowledge in cases such as endocrine disease and diabetes. His training in surgery allows him to treat a variety of surgical issues with patients.

Some interesting facts about Dr. Romero:
He has over 300 jumps as an advanced sky diver
He has traveled to over 30 countries, including volunteering his veterinary skills in Antarctica and Africa with world vets.

Dr. Romero lives locally with his family of animals including a Giant Schnauzer, a chihuahua and Mexican hairless dog, a hairless cat 🙂 and two tortoises to name a few.

Call us today to meet the new neighborhood vet!

Dr. Sabrina Woods, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Meet Dr. Woods, a passionate and dedicated veterinarian whose journey into animal care started at an early age. Growing up, she was a frequent visitor at the local vet, thanks to her grandmother’s heartwarming habit of adopting stray cats. But it was the heroic efforts of veterinarians who saved her childhood dog from parvovirus that truly inspired her to follow in their footsteps and make a difference in the lives of animals.

Dr. Woods embarked on her academic adventure at Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences and picked up minors in Psychology and Biology. Her time at Purdue was filled with enriching experiences, including an internship at the local zoo and valuable hands-on work as a veterinary assistant in the oncology and cardiology departments of a veterinary hospital.

Her passion for veterinary medicine then took her to the picturesque Caribbean, where she completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After achieving her dream, Dr. Woods, along with her beloved kitty, Roger, made the exciting move to San Diego to pursue her career as a small animal general practitioner.

When she’s not in the clinic providing top-notch care for your furry friends, Dr. Woods is out and about enjoying the vibrant life that San Diego offers. She loves rollerblading along the scenic beach paths, exploring fascinating museums, and embracing new experiences. Dr. Woods is always eager to try something new and bring a little extra joy to both her life and the lives of the pets she cares for.

Dr. Sierra LaBrecque, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Sierra LaBrecque grew up surrounded by animals so it was no surprise that be pursued a career in veterinary medicine. In addition to working with dogs and cats, she has worked with everything from emus and ostriches to rehabilitating seals and sea lions.

She completed an Animal Science degree from Cal Poly Pomona before moving to Oregon to attend veterinary school. After graduating from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed an emergency medicine internship at a specialty clinic in San Diego.

We are so happy to have her on our team at Uptown Animal Hospital ABC. When she is not saving pets – she enjoys hiking with her two sweet dogs.

Dr. David Demner, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS

Staff Surgeon

Dr. Demner is a board-certified surgeon and is available for advanced surgeries including orthopedics, soft tissue and emergency surgeries. He is one of the most trusted veterinarians in San Diego for fracture repair and TPLO knee surgeries for cruciate (ACL) injuries. Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at specialty centers at a fraction of the price. He enjoys all aspects of surgery, but his specific interests include orthopedic, and soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at a specialty center for a fraction of the price!