Dr. Cynthia Quezada

Dr. Quezada was born and raised in Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, in 2000, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis, in 2004. She then completed a surgical and emergency internship at the Animal Surgical and Emergency Center (ASEC) in West Los Angeles. Before co-founding West LA Veterinary Group with her business partner, Dr. Connie Kim, Dr. Quezada spent several years refining her clinical skills in both general practice and emergency medicine. Through her work in general practice, she developed a strong foundation in preventive care, internal medicine, and long-term patient management, allowing her to build lasting relationships with pet owners and their animals.

Driven by a deep passion for animal care, Dr. Quezada has a particular interest in feline and geriatric medicine. She is also dedicated to supporting local animal rescue organizations, where she provides compassionate veterinary care to both cats and dogs in need. Her work with rescue animals has given her valuable experience in treating a wide range of medical conditions. Dr Quezada serves on the advisory board for A Dog’s Life Rescue and is committed to helping the stray and feral cat overpopulation through trap-neuter-return (TNR) efforts in her community. Additionally, she has participated in several youth outreach programs and has contributed to the admissions interview process for Western University of Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Quezada enjoys native plant gardening, antiquing, and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with two rescue cats, Butterscotch and Sylvester, and a rescue dog named Jessie.

Dr. Connie Kim

Dr. Kim has lived in California for most of her life; her childhood and teen years were spent in Orange County. She has always been interested in animals and grew up caring for cats, dogs, hamsters, rats, and freshwater fish. She also read constantly and was inspired by James Herriot, who wrote memoirs of his career as a large animal veterinarian in England. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2004, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Since then, she has worked in small animal general practice, emergency practices, and cat specialty practices in California. Her experience also includes a one-year internship at Animal Specialty and Emergency Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kim enjoys working in companion animal general practice because it gives her the opportunity to see a variety of pet medical issues and develop relationships with pets and their families. She has a special interest in canine and feline medicine and dentistry. To stay current with the latest in veterinary medicine, she regularly attends veterinary seminars, including the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC), and the International Veterinary Seminars (IVS). She is also affiliated with the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA).

When she’s not caring for pets at West LA Veterinary Group, she enjoys traveling, running, yoga, and spending time with friends and family. She also cares for her own pets, a terrier mix named Maggie and a tabby cats named Cairo.

Luisa: Technician Supervisor

Luisa began working in the veterinary field 1.5 years ago. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to Denver, Colorado in 2012 to pursue her career in veterinary medicine. There she graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology with an Associate of Applied Science degree. Luisa moved back to Los Angeles and joined our team in 2017. This year, she will be taking the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). She has two pets of her own, a gorgeous Golden Retriever named Marley, and a beautiful Himalayan named Luna. Outside of work, Luisa enjoys spending time with her partner and pets, hiking, watching movies and taking Marley on play dates.