Dr. John Abella
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline)
Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Dr. Abella received his Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) with academic distinction from the University of Hawaii in 1986. He subsequently received his doctorate of veterinary medicine (DVM) from Colorado State University in 1993. He then completed an extensive medical & surgical internship at VCA West LA Animal Hospital among a variety of veterinary specialists. With his attainment of diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Dr. Abella provides a board certified practitioner’s medical and surgical knowledge for your cats and dogs. There are fewer than 10 veterinary general practitioners in the county who hold this distinction. Dr. Abella is also certified as a Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist, PennHip practitioner, Hill’s nutrition consultant, and a stem cell advocate trained with VetStem®. He has served over 150 practices throughout Hawaii and California as an independent contractor emphasizing critical and emergency care. Dr. Abella is also an accomplished ceramacist and enjoys golf, surfing, and soccer.
Dr. Craig Zelles
Dr. Zelles received his Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1987. He then worked as a veterinary technician for several years in Los Angeles attaining significant experience in endoscopic gastroenterology. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the prestigious University of California at Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. During his doctoral studies, he gained additional extensive ultrasound and radiology training under the direct supervision of one of the pioneers of veterinary ultrasound. His exceptional skill as a surgeon earned him a surgical scholarship in 1993. Since entering general clinical practice in 1994, Dr. Zelles has amassed invaluable surgical, ultrasonographic, and endoscopic experience. Helping people and their animals is Dr. Zelles’ greatest professional joy. His greatest personal joys are his wife Jennifer, his daughter Catalina, surfing, sailing, triathlon, and playing the guitar.
