Meet the Team
Our Doctors
Dr. Louis Mauna
Dr. Louis Mauna is the proud owner of Sendero Animal Hospital. Dr. Mauna has dedicated his life to providing compassionate care to his clients over his many years of practice. After graduating from UCLA in 1998, Dr. Mauna attended Ross University and completed his final year of veterinary school at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Dr. Mauna and his wife Kelly are proud parents to two beautiful children - Korie and Landen. In his spare time Dr. Mauna enjoys CrossFit and living an active lifestyle.
Dr. Frances Tiberi
Dr. Frances Tiberi is a Ladera Ranch local who has been practicing in Orange County for over 20 years. She earned her BFA from the University of Utah and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Ohio State University. Her areas of interest include internal medicine, preventative care and dentistry. Dr. Tiberi lives a very active lifestyle with her husband, two sons, their dog, two cats and four spoiled guinea pigs. When not in the clinic, Dr. Tiberi loves training at Orange Theory, spending time at the beach, cooking, gardening and being a baseball mom!
Dr. Ryan Bloeser
MRCVS
Dr. Ryan Bloeser is a 2000 graduate of the Royal College of Veterinary Studies at Edinburgh. Following an internship in equine medicine in Palo Alto, California. He then moved to Golden, Colorado and joined a small practice. His love of family, and the ocean eventually led him back to California where he has been practicing ever since. Dr. Ryan's special interests include internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. In his free time, he enjoys paragliding, writing, and spending time with his wife and 2 boys, along with their dogs, Rupert and Wilbur.
Management
Melissa N. Hospital Manager
Melissa was born and raised in Southern California. She has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years. She lives in San Juan Capistrano with her two sons, two dogs, and an Egyptian Uromastyx. In her spare time, she likes spending time with her sons, being outdoors, and going fishing. She has a soft spot for possums. Melissa is working towards getting her CVPM this year!
Technicians
Josh B. Registered Veterinary TechnicianTechnician Manager
Josh has been a veterinary technician for over 20 years and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2008. His specialties are dentistry and critical care. When Josh isn't at work, you can find him doing anything active, especially running. Josh lives with his wife, a turtle, a cat, and a fish tank full of cichlids.
Allie S. Registered Veterinary Technician
Allie was born and raised in San Clemente. She became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2020. She has a rescue horse, named “Willow” and 2 dogs, Maverik and Lilo. She lives in Dana Point with her husband and her daughter. In her free time, she enjoys working on horsemanship with her horse, jogging, and off-roading.
Nat M. Registered Veterinary Technician
Natalie was born in Bellflower, but raised in Anaheim. She has been in the veterinary field for almost 3 years. You can find Nat and her chihuahua, Zoey, going to parks, and enjoying puppuccinos. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, cooking and perfecting delicious meals, and taking long walks on the beach. Sitting for the VTNE in early 2022!
McKenna Registered Veterinary Technician
McKenna has been in the veterinary field for 2 years, and earned her RVT in March of 2022. She was born in Southern California, but has also lived in Canada. She has a dog named Dusty who was found wandering in the desert, and turned out to be the best dog ever! When McKenna isn't working, you can find her snowboarding, surfing, horseback riding, or off roading in the desert.
Giovanni G. Veterinary Technician
Gio was born in California but has also lived in Mexico. Gio lives with his girlfriend, and their two cats, Sushi, and Nour, in Mission Viejo. In his spare time, he can be found fishing, gardening, going to the zoo, and airsofting.
Dominique Veterinary Technician
Dominique grew up in Southern California where her passions were travel soft ball, and showing horses. Growing up in the barn is what made her want to pursue her career in veterinary medicine. In her free time you can find her in Lake Havasu, off roading in the desert, fishing and spending time with her Staffie mix, Rambo. She is sitting for her Registered Veterinary Technician exam next year.
Technician Assistants
Henry F. Technician Assistant
Henry has been in the veterinary field for 2 years and is studying Biology at Mt. Sac College. He currently lives in Anaheim with his furry friend, “Orion.” In his spare time, he enjoys staying active, visiting zoos, reading, and spending time with his family. (P.S. Pandas Rule!)
Client Service Representatives
Laurie M. Client Service Representative
Laurie is a California native that lives in Trabuco Canyon with her husband and 2 cats. In her spare time, Laurie likes to travel, and is an excellent baker!
McKenzie B. Client Service Representative
McKenzie has lived in California for about 8 years now, having moved from Florida where she spent most of her time working on farms, and cattle ranches. She enjoys being outdoors, mostly hiking with her Catahoula Leopard Dog, Sadie Mae. Her favorite animals are cows
Sheena H. Client Service Representative
Sheena is a California Native, born and raised in Long Beach, but currently resides in San Clemente with her best friend and kitty, Wendy. She loves car shows and country line dancing. She has worked in emergency veterinary medicine for 4 years but recently decided to give general practice, and we're so glad she did! She is a pet fanatic and can constantly be found kissing their faces!
Sendero Animal Hospital
30703 Gateway Place
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Phone: (949) 226-5597
Email Us: [email protected]
Download Our App After-Hours Emergency: Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County 949-364-6228 28085 Hillcrest Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Hours
Monday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday 7:30am - 5:00pm