VCA Valley Animal Medical Center

Bios

• Marlena Folden

  DVM

  In 1993, after completing a Bachelor of arts degree, in Anthropology, Dr. Folden went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree, in Zoology/Biology in 1998. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in January 2008, after completing her clinical year at Colorado State University. Since graduation she has been working and living in Coachella Valley. Dr. Folden enjoys spending her spare time with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of cats, dogs, birds and turtles.

  Education:

• William Farber

  DVM

  Dr. Farber has been associated with the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital since 1997. Prior to that, Dr. Farber owned two veterinary hospitals, one in West Los Angeles and the other in Santa Monica, for over 25 years. In 2001, he merged his practices together with Veterinary Centers of America and became one of the first members of the VCA family. In addition to practicing general veterinary medicine and surgery, Dr. Farber has specialized for many years in alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, herbs, and nutraceutical medicine. He has taken certification programs in veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine. Dr. Farber furthered his study by attending a human acupuncture college, Emperor's College of Oriental Medicine, from 1987-1990. Dr. Farber also specializes in and has had extensive training in the care, medicine, and surgery of exotic pets (birds, reptiles, small mammals such as rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, and ferrets). In addition to practicing at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, Dr. Farber also practices in Palm Desert, Ca. at the VCA Valley Animal Medical and Emergency Hospital. Dr. Farber has traveled throughout the world, lecturing and working on a multitude of veterinary projects, particularly in third world areas. Dr. Farber's animal family includes two horses (which he rides and has shown), a 17 year old pot bellied pig named Elway, two dogs, an amazon parrot, a cat and a variety of other creatures which he helps feed and care for. Dr. Farber has appointments available at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal hospital Tuesday through Thursday, and is available in Palm Desert at the VCA Valley Animal Medical Center Friday and Saturday.

• Meredith Kennedy

  DVM

  Meredith Kennedy is a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been practicing companion animal and emergency medicine for twenty years. She has practiced medicine and taught marine biology and wildlife ecology in East Africa and New Zealand, and helped establish a conservation program for Aldabra Giant tortoises on the island of Zanzibar, as well as writing books and recording music, and she'll be volunteering for Vets Without Borders in the South Pacific this fall. Dr. Kennedy loves working with all kinds of pets and their families, helping to improve their quality of life with education and excellent health care.

• Jeremy Trousdale

  DVM

  Dr. Jeremy Trousdale completed his undergraduate Biology degree in 1998 at Adams State College in Colorado. He furthered his studies and improved his bid for veterinary school by completing a Master's Degree in Anatomy at Colorado State University, strongly influencing his strong interest in surgery. Dr. Trousdale received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2007, for which the clinical year of training was again spent at Colorado State University. After receiving his DVM, he traveled to Phoenix, where he completed a Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine at Sonora Veterinary Specialists, again strengthening the draw toward surgical specialization. He returned to Colorado yet again for a Surgical Intern position with Aspen Meadows Veterinary Specialists. He recently completed his Surgical Residency with VCA All Care Animal Referral Center in Fountain Valley, CA. As a surgeon, Dr. Trousdale has many interests in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, but does take special interest in wound management and reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Trousdale enjoys spending his free time with his family and looks forward to having the opportunity to refresh his interests in outdoor activities and physical fitness.

  Education:

• Alexis Rambaud

  DVM

  Dr. Alexis Rambaud studied veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2009. The Southern California native has been a part of the VCA family since 2010. Prior to pursuing a career in veterinary medicine she studied English at the University of California at Riverside and worked in the publishing industry. Dr. Rambaud is dedicated to delivering the high quality medicine to all patients and takes pride in her compassionate manner with man and animal alike. Her first child was born in March of 2013 and he joins a loving pet family of cats and dogs.

• Shakira Jameson

  DVM

  Dr. Shakira (pronounced Sah-keeda) Jameson was born in Spain, and raised here in the valley. A 1995 graduate of Cathedral City High School, she is excited to be back. Dr. Jameson did her undergraduate studies a Colorado State University , where she earned her BS degrees in both Animal Science and Agricultural Business. In 2012 she graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at Colorado State University as well. Dr. Jameson comes to us after completing a 1 year internship at VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona rotating through internal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine in Mesa, Arizona. When Dr. Jameson is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, 3 Shih Tzu's and her Chihuahua. She also enjoys cooking, traveling and shopping. Dr. Jameson looks forward to meeting you and taking excellent care of your pets and their health.

  Education:

• Diane Kim

  DVM