Mission Statement
Every one of us at KVH promises to create a family environment that supports the human-animal bond with compassionate, empathetic care and open, attentive communication. We promise to serve our community by recognizing client and patient needs, educating owners about the different treatment options for their pet, and above all, by providing exceptional patient care.
Tonya Gossard
DVM, CVA
Owner of Kensington Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Tonya Gossard graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2013 and then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and then began a career in small animal GP and Emergency medicine. In 2021, she purchased Kensington Veterinary Hospital.
She is a native Minnesotan and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was there that she met her future husband Greg. Looking for a change of scenery, they ventured to San Diego and 20 years later, are still happy to call this city home. They find themselves very busy with their three children, George (7.5), Sam (5) and Jackson (2). They also have a golden retriever named Stevie and have a one-eyed cat named Gatsby. Life is full and beautiful. Outside of work, the Gossard family loves to travel and enjoy all the outdoor lifestyle that San Diego has to offer.
Dr. Gossard is trained in TCM and acupuncture and has a special place in her heart for geriatric medicine. Dr. Gossard’s priority as a veterinarian is to honor and share in the sacred human-animal bond. She finds it a great honor to love and care for you and your pets, throughout their lives.
Caroline Seitz
DVM
Before beginning her journey to the west coast, Caroline grew up in a small town in The Lone Star State thirty minutes east of Dallas. She originally attended Jacksonville State University on a Division I soccer scholarship, but completed her undergraduate degree in Agribusiness as an Oklahoma State University Cowboy. On the small island of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean, she attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. When the lecture portion of her studies was completed she moved to Lafayette, Indiana where she completed her clinical year at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. A rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center took her from the Midwest and transplanted her here to the beautiful west coast. Dr. Seitz’s professional interests include cardiology and internal medicine. During her free time, she enjoys exploring all that San Diego has to offer, discovering new restaurants, and being close to the water.
Michelle Mason
DVM
Dr. Mason is a native San Diegan who grew up here and attended Crawford High School. She attended undergrad at Cornell University in upstate New York for a chance to experience real weather (she did).
She returned to the best coast and attended UC Davis for Veterinary School and after graduation, spent 3 years working as a Veterinarian in Australia. While she was exploring the outback, she met her husband Tony. Then returned to the United States and began working at Kensington Veterinary Hospital in 1994.
Dr. Mason has two grown daughters in other states and lives in San Diego with Tony, one cat, a few chickens and a large vegetable garden.
Her favorite pastimes are hiking local mountains and camping.
Tomer Ronai
DVM
Tomer grew up on the east coast in the New York area of Rockland County. He graduated with a BS in Biology from Stony Brook University and following a few years in the wilderness Tomer attended Massey University in New Zealand and earned his degree in Veterinary Medicine. Tomer returned from New Zealand to be closer to his family in San Diego while working with veterinary practices in Chula Vista and Eastlake. Dr. Ronai’s professional interests include cardiology and oncology. During his free time he enjoys traveling both at home and abroad (most recently to Uganda and Tanzania in 2019), photography, movies, getting lost in nature, and occasional basketball therapy. Ask him to show you his pictures- they are amazing!
Victoria Jordan
DVM, CVA
Victoria is a native San Diegan who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from U. C. Berkeley in 1973 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from U.C. Davis in 1978. After completing an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, she returned to practice in San Diego. She received her certification in veterinary acupuncture (CVA) in 2000. Her special veterinary interests are internal medicine, feline medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Jordan is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. She shares her home with three cats.
Rose Sbardellati
DVM
Rose was born and raised in Bakersfield, California and after high school ventured south to attend the University of California, San Diego earning her undergraduate degree in Psychology. Not wanting to leave San Diego after college, she stayed working as a general manager at Jamba Juice and then as an insurance agent with State Farm. Realizing neither avenue was her truest passion, Rose decided to follow her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and completed her senior/clinical year of veterinary school at the University of California, Davis graduating with highest honors. Following graduation, she was given the wonderful opportunity to join a small animal general practice hospital in Northridge, California before starting her intense 1-year small animal rotating internship at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center in San Diego. Dr. Rose has always wanted to stay working in small animal general practice and upon completing her internship went to work at Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital in Poway for 3 years. Since her internship days, she has always been interested in working at Kensington Veterinary Hospital and was thrilled when the opportunity presented itself. Dr. Rose joined the KVH family at the start of 2021 and could not be more excited! She is not only passionate about helping her patients, but also looks forward to making a connection with her patient’s owners as she knows that someone’s pet is part of their family. Her special interests include dermatology, dentistry, and internal medicine. When she is not practicing veterinary medicine, she is spending time with her husband, their 2-year-old daughter, and their dog Sarge (a Black Lab/Border Collie) and fluffy brown tabby cat CB (or “Kiki” as their daughter refers to him!). Dr. Rose is very much looking forward to meeting and working with all your families for many years to come.
Tyler Junco
DVM
Growing up in New York, I was the child who would go to a friend’s birthday party and come home with a kitten they happened to have available for adoption. My parents were always less than amused, but tolerant of the special place I held in my heart for furry companions. Despite my affinity for animals, I followed in my father’s footsteps and graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in business management. This career brought me to the west coast and allowed me to work and travel throughout the country. After seven years in this field, I had found success, but remained largely unfulfilled. I realized I needed to make a long overdue change and decided to pursue my true passion of veterinary medicine. Two years of pre-requisite classes and four years of veterinary school later, I graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Shortly after graduation, I moved to San Diego to complete an internship at the San Diego Humane Society. I loved the area so much that I never left! As much as I enjoy the snow and skiing, I can’t say that I miss the east coast winters one bit.
In my free time, you can find me outdoors and spending time with my two sons and our senior Pitbull, Pinky.
As a veterinarian, I believe that clear communication and trust is the foundation for a strong doctor-client-patient relationship. I am a proponent of preventative medicine to ensure your furry family member stays healthy for many years. When the unexpected does occur, I will be there to work with you to ensure that your pet receives the highest quality compassion and care.
Marjorie
Practice Manager
Marjorie is our Practice Manager. She completed her BA at SDSU in Speech Communications, has been a primary member of our team since 1990, and embraces the daunting task of managing Kensington Veterinary Hospital. She is our resident ‘match maker’, as she has a gift for pairing animals with forever homes. She is active in animal rescue and rehabilitation, and shares her life with her husband, 2 children and many animals, always including some lovely Labradors!
Jackie
RVT
My name is Jackie and I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I was born in Lima, Ohio, but have spent my whole life in San Diego. I love doing dental procedures and monitoring anesthesia. In my spare time, I hang out with my bunny, dog and cats, and love to be active outside. I love to learn, and am also studying online at the University of Missouri.
Elizabeth
Reception Supervisor
Elizabeth is our front desk supervisor and has been with Kensington Veterinary Hospital for 17 years. She has been in the vet field for over 30 years. She currently shares her home with her 2 pups (Teagan & Sara) and 2 kitties (Lennox & Emmy). She enjoys spending her free time enjoying the outdoors with her 2 pups.
Paula
Receptionist
Paula has years of experience in veterinary hospitals, and vast experience in retail as well. She has varied interests and has just completed the training needed to test for her wine sommelier designation. She enjoys running and exercising and shares her life with her husband, two children, two dogs and a cat.
Chie
Groomer
Chie has diverse experience and achievements in various industries, and finally found her dream profession! Having been in love with dogs her whole life, Chie joined the exciting world of grooming. A graduate of San Diego Grooming Academy, she is a certified fear free dog groomer, bather and stylist with a strong motivation to provide caring and professional services to every pet, and the personalized attention that will keep your whole family happy. Chie enjoys going to dog beaches and hiking with her faithful companion, Luke Skywalker.
Cheryl
RVT and Receptionist
Cheryl is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), and has been working at Kensington Veterinary Hospital since 2001 as a veterinary technician and receptionist. Chances are if your pet had a dental or other surgical procedure, they were in excellent care with her. She left the practice for a few years to go back to school, but couldn’t stay away from her love for animals and values working at KVH. Cheryl is also a Registered Nurse and enjoys the balance of working her RN job, and working at KVH as she calls working here her “passion and a place where pets are in great hands with the high quality of care and veterinary medicine provided by all staff”. Cheryl brings a very calming demeanor to our practice, and prides herself on providing the very best care for your pets while ensuring clients are reassured and educated regarding their pets veterinary care.
