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.