Dr. Jessica Holliday is the owner and medical director of Berkeley Animal Hospital. She grew up alongside her two brothers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and practiced for four years at a small animal and emergency clinic in Las Vegas, NV before moving to the Bay Area in 2011. She has worked at several clinics in the Bay Area before starting Berkeley Animal Hospital.
Dr. Holliday’s goal in veterinary medicine is to aid in the healthiest life for your animal family with the least amount of stress possible. She does this through listening to your concerns and tailoring a plan for your needs. Although she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine she has a particular soft spot for senior pets.
In her spare time, Dr. Holliday enjoys living an active and healthy life with her friends and family, including Elliot, a Terrier-Dachshund mix.
Entering Tufts University in 1987, I wanted to be a physician. However, while working at Harvard Medical School following graduation, I discovered my true calling after a chance meeting with a veterinarian. I moved from the East Coast to California to attend UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Afterward, the “call to service” was very loud in my ears, so I joined the United States Army Veterinary Corps in 2001 and served my country until 2009. I have been practicing in the great state of California ever since, making my home in Oakland with my Cal grad husband and 3 cats. I have strong interests in prevention, internal medicine, and dermatology. I proudly self-identify as a nerd, ‘crazy cat lady’, and dog aficionado.
It is a privilege to care for your beloved companions, and it is my goal to be a trusted partner in their care. I feel very honored to be a part of the Berkeley Animal Hospital community and am pleased to continue to serve the folks in my neighborhood
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dr. Tejada has always had a deep connection to this vibrant region. After receiving both an undergraduate and veterinary degree from UC Davis, Dr. Tejada returned to the Bay Area to pursue a career in primary care. Passionate about the diverse aspects of veterinary medicine, she enjoys the variety of cases and pets encountered daily. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Tejada loves exploring the beaches and mountains California has to offer, lifting weights, reading, and traveling.
Dr. Ruta Bandivadekar brings a diverse background in veterinary medicine, spanning global wildlife conservation and advanced clinical care. She grew up in Pune, India and earned her Bachelor’s in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry from Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University in 2012, followed by a Master’s in Wildlife Medicine from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in India in 2014.
Her passion for wildlife health led her to work as a veterinarian at Pench Tiger Reserve in India, the very jungle that inspired The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. She also spent time in South Africa, working with rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, and other big game animals, further expanding her expertise in wildlife medicine. Dr. Bandivadekar then moved to Davis, CA, where she worked for several years as a staff veterinarian at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in hummingbird health and conservation. She later shifted her focus to companion animals, pursuing a Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) at UC Davis and completing her licensing for small animal practice.
Dr. Bandivadekar has a special interest in preventive medicine, believing that proactive health management is key to improving patient outcomes. Fun fact: she has even microchipped hummingbirds!
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, birdwatching, Bollywood dancing, and traveling with her husband.
Dr. Shen was born and raised in San Jose, California, and is excited to be back in the Bay Area to practice veterinary medicine. She earned both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees from UC Davis. She’s passionate about companion animal medicine and values building strong relationships with clients to help keep their pets happy and healthy. Her professional interests include client education, preventive care, dentistry, and acupuncture. Outside the clinic, Dr. Shen enjoys yoga, cooking, hiking, and exploring the area with her dog, Okapi!
Beth has been working as a licensed acupuncturist in the Bay Area since 2005. She has been treating small animals in several veterinary hospitals in Marin, El Cerrito, San Francisco, and Oakland.
Beth received her Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley and her California State Acupuncture license in 2005.
Beth initially became infatuated with Eastern Medicine while working as a veterinary technician at a holistic veterinary hospital in Sonoma County. She observed a dramatic difference between how the animals walked into their acupuncture appointments and how they walked out. She is very passionate about her patients and is deeply aware of the inter-species bond that we have with our companion animals. Her focus is always on their quality of life.
She loves treating pets with a variety of issues and is particularly interested in orthopedic and neurological disorders as well as working with geriatric pets.
Beth believes deeply in the integration of both Eastern and Western Medicine in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.
Dr. Lori Drourr graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She spent 9 years working in general practice before returning to academia to pursue her passion for cardiology. Following her residency at Texas A&M University, she achieved board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). She became a Diplomate of the ACVIM in the College of Cardiology. As a specialist, she has worked in private specialty practice and as an associate professor at the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College. Dr. Drourr has lectured at local and national meetings, including the ACVIM, AVMA, AHAA, and the SFVMA. She has facilitated veterinary staff training and participated in building a cardiology webinar that has reached more than 2000 veterinarians worldwide. She also collaborated with the veterinarians at the San Francisco and Oakland Zoos, studying dilated cardiomyopathy in meerkats. She continues to volunteer her time at the San Francisco Zoo as needed.
Dr. Drourr has published articles, presented her research on cats with and without murmurs, and contributed to the book The ABCDs of Small Animal Cardiology, A Practical Manual.
She’s a veterinarian by trade, a windsurfer, and a water woman by heart. Her favorite place in the world is Crissy Field – the beauty of the Bay Area captured in a single snapshot. Happiness is captured in the playful patterns of sand-filled paw prints.
Dr. Hani Korani completed his small animal surgery residency at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he learned the technical skills and confidence to perform complicated and intricate surgeries.
Previously, Dr. Korani has been a staff surgeon in private practices in North Carolina, Texas, and Hawaii. He had also spent some time in academia as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery at Tuskegee University.
Dr. Korani’s surgical interests include complex orthopedics surgeries, including fracture repair, bone & joint surgery, sports injuries, TPLO/TTA, corrective skeletal deformities, reconstructive skin & wound surgery & management. He is also skilled in Abdominal, Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Neurosurgery & minimally invasive procedures that include Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Endoscopy & Fluoroscopic surgery.
He enjoys spending time with his two young children and, when time allows, reading and working out at the gym.
Dr. Amy Allen is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with a special interest in endoscopy. She trained at UC Davis and the University of Illinois and has been performing mobile endoscopy for over 20 years. When Dr. Allen is not scoping animals, she can be found hiking with her Dutch Shepherd mix or spending time with her two kids and husband and large extended family.
Dr. Steve Kornfeld completed an intensive six-year alternate path residency in veterinary dentistry, during which he managed, performed, and meticulously documented over 2,500 oral cases. His expertise spans the full spectrum of advanced dental procedures, including root canals, dental crowns, oral trauma repair, periodontal surgery, and more.
Following his residency, Dr. Kornfeld set out to bring advance veterinary dentistry directly to clinics across the Bay Area. Through his mobile dental practice, he provides advanced dental care to multiple veterinary hospitals. Additionally, he has trained numerous veterinary teams to develop their own in-house dental programs—expanding their services beyond basic cleanings and extractions to comprehensive dental health solutions.
Dr. Kornfeld is now based at Berkeley Animal Hospital, where he is available for consultations and advanced oral procedures. He also handles dental emergencies, including fractured jaws and avulsed teeth.
Dr. Jennifer Ree is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with a passion for improving the lives of animals through advanced surgical care. A Bay Area native, Dr. Ree earned her veterinary degree from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She went on to complete a rigorous rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a specialized surgical internship at VCA Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY. She completed her surgical residency at Oregon State University in 2016 and returned to Northern California, where she spent four years in referral practice before becoming board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2020. Since then, she has been providing mobile surgical services throughout the Bay Area, making advanced surgical care more accessible for pets and their families. Dr. Ree has a professional interest in orthopedic surgery—including procedures such as TPLO, patellar luxation correction, and fracture repair—as well as a deep appreciation for soft tissue surgery. She is known for her thoughtful, collaborative approach to patient care and her dedication to high surgical standards. Outside of the operating room, Dr. Ree lives in the South Bay with her husband, her energetic cattle dog mix Lettie, and her senior long-haired cat, Sulley. She enjoys TV watching, movies, reading, and going to as many Dave Matthews Band shows as possible.
Dr. Justin Williams brings over a decade of specialized expertise in veterinary cardiology. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Williams pursued his veterinary medical degree at Colorado State University, graduating in 2007. He then completed an intensive internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver, Colorado. His passion for cardiology led him to Boston, where he completed a rigorous three-year cardiology residency at the MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Center. In 2011, Dr. Williams achieved board certification in cardiology from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).Originally hailing from Arizona, Dr. Williams now enjoys the diverse landscapes of California with his wife, Emily, and their three children. An outdoor enthusiast, he can often be found fly-fishing, skiing, or capturing nature through photography. In his downtime, remains active by playing ice hockey.
Dr. Ayeley Okine is the owner of East Bay SonoVet Services LLC. She is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist veterinarian that performs mobile ultrasound & provides Internal Medicine services. She is able to interpret her images and make a diagnosis, and is able to help make recommendations regarding patient care.
Dr. Okine graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Science and from Cornell University with her veterinary degree. She completed a general internship, specialty internship, and internal medicine residency before becoming board certified. Her special interests include gastrointestinal disease and autoimmune blood disorders. She has published a case study on a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel with a rare disease called pneumocystis pneumonia.