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
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.
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 children and many animals, always including some lovely Labradors!
Elizabeth
Client Care Coordinator
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.
Kristina
Registered Veterinary Technician
I graduated from PIMA Medical Institute in 2015 and have been in the field ever since. I have worked in Emergency Medicine, Dentistry and finally returned to General Practice. I love dentals, critical care and have a soft spot for chihuahuas. In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, and working on my Renaissance cosplay.
Sandy
Registered Veterinary Technician
My name is Sandy and I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Mesa College in 2023. I am still in my early years of my career but have come to be passionate about surgery/dentals and love participating in venipuncture. Something that I hold dear to me are the bonds that I am able to create with clients/patients while doing what I love most! I currently do not have any pets but my favorite breeds are Dobermans and Siamese cats. Outside of work, my hobbies include reading, harry potter, and watching formula one!
Sara
Registered Veterinary Technician
Hi, my name is Sara. I have worked in general practice as well as medical oncology and radiation oncology. I love teaching and helping owners with their pets. I have 3 children and 1 grandson. I currently have 2 dogs. I love spending time with my family hiking and kayaking.
Jennifer
Registered Veterinary Technician
Jennifer started in the Veterinary field in 2003 as a kennel assistant, she fell in love and knew that she wanted her career to be taking care of animals. After working several years, she went back to college to get her Bachelors degree and earn her license as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Growing up she had a menagerie of pets, her friends would call her room ” Jenny’s Zoo.”
Jen is married with 2 young children, a sweet hyper dog named Penny, and 3 cats Adam, Elvis and Cookie. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to sporting events, camping and traveling the world!
Cheryl
Registered Veterinary Technician and Client Care Specialist
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.
Valeria
Technical Assistant
I am a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with a passion for animal care. I graduated from PIMA on 2017 and earned my Fear Free Certification in 2023.
At home I’m kept on my toes by two very different but equally lovable dog’s. A feisty Chihuahua named Quiva who is not afraid to voice her opinion and a spirited Jack Russel Terrier Mix name Akira who keeps things interesting. I am committed to providing the best care possible for every animal I work with and I’m always excited to bring both my technical skills and experience into every aspect of veterinary practice.
Outside work I love exploring new coffee shops and indulging in Asian cuisine, always in the look-out for unique flavors. I am a hardcore fan of Halloween and enjoy embracing the spooky season with creative customs and festive activities.
Kat
Technical Assistant
Hello there my name is Kat, I’m your friendly Veterinary Assistant here at Kensington Veterinary Hospital! I have lived in San Diego for a few years after moving from Portland OR and in recent years I dedicated my time to working with small and equine mammals and have nearly fifteen years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant. I have valuable knowledge in assisting with specialized orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries and participating in training for meaningful alternative medicine programs such as acupuncture, laser therapy and Fear Free.
I have one kitty cat named Isis aka Gretchen Berg Bergsman who is seventeen going on eighteen this year and is living her best life! My husband and I enjoy taking her on walks around the city, going hiking with her and her favorite thing going on car rides! My current goal in life is to one day have a small herd of Alpacas and highland cattle.
Britney
Client Care Specialist, Technical Assistant
Britney was born and raised in Northern California. At the age of seventeen, she enlisted in the Marines where she served as a Motor Transportation Operator/ Mechanic. After four years of service and living overseas she made the decision to return back to her true passion, veterinary medicine. Britney has worked with both small animals and equines as an assistant in the veterinary industry. She loves to spend time with her German Shepherd, Wooly Siberian Husky, and Devon Rex.
Paula
Client Care Specialist
Paula has made a career of working in the pet industry. She has worked in shelters, managing retail pet stores, and has been with Kensington Veterinary Hospital almost twenty years! She brings compassion, kindness, and attention to detail that puts our clients first. She enjoys keeping fit and outdoor activities, most recently enjoying birdwatching. She shares her life with her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, Cooper the Beagle, Pearl the Frenchie, and the granddame, Poppy the Chihuahua.
Beth
Client Care Specialist
I joined the Kensington Veterinary Team in November of 2000 after spending 23 years in the United States Navy. I’ve always had a true love of all animals and was very interested in the Veterinary field, to include medical care as well as the business operations. My first years were spent as the Client Care Supervisor and in August of 2021, I decided to hang up my scrubs for retirement. After a quick 15 months passed, I came to the realization that it was time to UNRETIRE! I missed the pets, clients, and my Team members so much. I rejoined this truly amazing hospital, and today with great pride and commitment, I represent them as a Client Care Specialist. Absolutely a dream job! My hobbies include cooking, creating fusion glass, kayaking, gardening, zoo visits, and exploring the many International Food Markets of San Diego.
