ABOUT US
Los Angeles Veterinary Center
The Los Angeles Veterinary Center opened its doors in 2017 with one goal in mind: offering customizable medical options based on client comfort and patient needs. We understand that every individual client has different expectations and that every patient has different needs. Set up an appointment and speak with the Los Angeles Veterinary Center staff about your furry family member’s needs and your situation.
Dr. Victor Ramirez
Founder, CEO, Senior Veterinarian
Dr. Victor Ramirez’s love for animals is evident in every interaction he has with his patients, but his decision to make veterinary medicine a career was motivated by more than just love.
Dr. Ramirez was also driven by a powerful desire to improve the relationship between our furry family members and their two-legged counterparts.
His modest upbringing made appropriate veterinary care for his favorite childhood friends not only difficult but in many cases impossible.
These early experiences shaped his current practice ideology: always offering the gold standard of care, but never hesitating to help clients prioritize diagnostics and treatment options if the gold-standard cannot be met.
Dr. Ramirez is a Los Angeles native. He graduated from the University of California, Davis and went on to complete veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona.
Dr. Cynthia Mata
Veterinarian
Dr. Cynthia Mata grew up in San Bernardino, California, where her love of animals began early in life. Growing up, she spent most of her time caring for her family’s pets which sparked an interest in her to become a bilingual veterinarian. She attended the University of California Davis to obtain a bachelor’s degree in animal science and became a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA.
Dr. Cynthia and her family have rescued and continue to care for three German Shepherds named Thomas, Charlie, and Chuck, a Husky mix named Tito, a Shih Tzu named Petunia, and a cat named Cowwy.
Apart from veterinary medicine, Dr. Cynthia enjoys collecting plants, forest bathing, hiking, and camping at national parks.
Dr. Sonia Lopez
Veterinarian
Dr. Sonia Lopez grew up in Santa Barbara, California. Her love for animals started at her family’s
hometown in Michoacan, Mexico at a young age. She completed her bachelor’s degree at UC
Davis. She later completed her doctorate of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M and Ross University.
When not at work, you can find Dr. Lopez exploring the city, traveling, at the movies or live
music event.
Dr. Lopez is excited to be back in the city and excited to meet all the new fur-babies.
Dr. Esmeralda Cano
Veterinarian
Dr. Esmeralda Cano is a proud Latina, Spanish-speaking doctor that was born and raised in Los Angeles.
Her family immigrated from Puebla, Mexico and since have established roots in Boyle Heights/East LA area. She attended Stevenson Middle School and Roosevelt High School, go Rough Riders! She went on to receiving her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. She then
worked for a couple years as a research and veterinary assistant where she developed a passion for bridging language barriers and accessibility to veterinary medicine in underserved communities. She went on to pursue her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the Caribbean and completed her clinical year at Oregon State University.
Dr. Cano’s special interests are preventative medicine, internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She has taken a special passion for feline patients and is part of the American Association of Feline Practitioners to continue furthering her education in feline medicine. She loves to provide learning opportunities for her team and works closely with clients to provide quality care to all patients. She is Fear Free certified and advocates for patients having a positive experience during their visit.
During her free time she loves hiking, spending time with her family, her two cats, Elote and Travieso, and her three senior dogs, Candy, Bella and Macho.
Dr. Daniel Martinez
Veterinarian
Dr. Martinez was born and raised in Southern California. At the age of 11, he made the decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, which has guided him to where he is today.
He attended Colorado State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then attended Western University of Health Sciences, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree.
Dr. Martinez looks forward to serving his community, his clients, and their pets.