Meet the Team

Tena

Practice Manager, Clinical Team

Tena is a seasoned registered veterinary technician who graduated from Western Career College in 1994. She recently moved from the Sacramento area to the East Bay and has been with ABC Pet Clinic since Jan 2023. She has a special interest in canine and feline dentistry. She's had numerous pets throughout the years, but currently is the proud owner of 3 boa constrictors, Gertrude, Roy and Pepper. Tena enjoys sports of all kinds, collecting sports memorabilia and photography.

Angie

Practice Manager, Administrative Team

Angie has grown up in the East Bay and has worked at ABC Pet Clinic for over 10 years. She has always had a passion for helping animals and feels lucky to be able to have a career doing what she loves. 

She currently lives on a 5-acre Ranch in Clayton where she has 15 chickens, 6 rabbits, 4 dogs, 2 goats, 3 sheep, 2 alpacas, and 3 llamas!  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with her animals on the farm. 

Tara Grant

Veterinary Assistant

Tara Grant is a very passionate pet advocate. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 10 years now as a receptionist and vet assistant. She has dedicated her life to rescuing animals; she has worked with kitten rescues and the Pomeranian Rescue Group since she was a teenager.  She was born and raised here in San Ramon and appreciates the great family community that is here. She loves taking her family and dogs to the local dog parks and hiking trails that are nearby. 

Debbie Welch

Receptionist

Debbie Welch is a receptionist at ABC Pet Clinic.   She was born and raised in  Livermore.  She currently lives in Tracy with her husband of 33 years, her daughter, and her son.  She shares her home with  2 dogs, Karma and Nyx, and her 3 cats MJ, Izzy, and Gabby.

She has always loved animals but spent most of her career in customer service.  About 13 years ago, she was lucky to get to combine both of those.

In her off time, she loves spending time with her family and taking care of her pets.

Ryan

Veterinary Assistant

Ryan brings over 10 years of hands-on experience working with animals, combining a calm demeanor with a deep understanding of patient care. Originally from the East Bay Area, he has a strong connection to the local community and its pets. Ryan’s gentle approach and technical skills make him a valuable part of our team. When he's not at the clinic, his interests are playing guitar, admiring cars, or spending time with his beloved cat.

Heather

Veterinary Assistant

Heather has been a dedicated member of the veterinary field for over 9 years. Her passion for animal care shines through in everything she does, especially when it comes to her beloved cats, Ted and Carol Anne. Heather brings both heart and experience to her role, making every patient and pet parent feel valued and understood. Outside the clinic, she enjoys expressing her creativity through her love of jewelry and makeup—and of course, spending quality time with her cats