Veterinarians

Erin Troy, DVM, CCRP
Dr. Erin Troy was raised on a small farm in Contra Costa County. She received her Bachelor's of Science from UC Davis and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Wisconsin. Dr Troy began working at MVH as part of the nursing staff before veterinary school and later returned as an Associate Veterinarian. In 1999 Dr Troy purchased the practice from her mentor Dr. Kennedy. Continuing education has always been a priority for Dr Troy and she has traveled to many conferences on Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation throughout the country. In addition, Dr Troy values community involvement and she enjoys speaking to groups of all backgrounds. She values the connections that she has made with the families with whom she has worked for so many years. Dr Troy enjoys spending her spare time doing many outdoor activities with her husband John and their dogs Keller and Buoy.

Ruth Adams, DVM
Dr. Ruth Adams was born and raised in Antioch, CA where she obtained her first experiences in the veterinary field as a teenager. She attended DVC initially then transferred to UC Davis, graduating in 1983 with a BS in Zoology. She worked at local veterinary hospitals during her undergraduate and veterinary training, graduating in 1987, also from UC Davis. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in the East Bay for 23 years. Since graduating Dr. Adams has developed special interests in small mammals (ferrets, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters), reptiles, amphibians and birds. She has particular interest and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the Shar Pei dog and in small animal dentistry. She is a member of the

Association of Avian Veterinarians, Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, Association of Amphibian and Reptile Veterinarians, Shar Pei Club of America, and American Ferret Association.

In her spare time Dr. Adams enjoys gardening, travel, reading, and other relaxing activities!

Jill Iwata, DVM
Dr. Jill Iwata was born and raised in nearby Benicia, where she was the youngest of three girls. Following in the footsteps of her two older sisters, Jill graduated from UC Davis in 1999 with a degree in Animal Science. While an undergraduate, Jill worked at a local veterinary hospital which solidified her decision to become a veterinarian. Jill then attended the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2003. While at UC Davis, Jill was active in many clubs, including Phi Zeta – the Veterinary Medicine Honor Society and the Orphan Kitten Project (if you ever need a good story, ask her how she ended up with her two crazy cats). In her free time, Jill relaxes with her husband and sons and loves to bake goodies for the staff at Muller Veterinary Hospital.

Jennifer Yamamoto, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Yamamoto was born and raised in California’s Central Valley. She knew from the age of five (when she adopted her first cat) that she wanted to be a veterinarian. After graduating from high school, she completed her bachelor’s degree in biology at UCLA and then headed straight to veterinary school at UC Davis. While at UC Davis, Jennifer actively participated in many clubs including the Holistic Medicine Club, Orphan Kitten Program and Fix Our Ferals. Jennifer has been practicing small animal medicine in Contra Costa County since 2002. In 2006, she earned her veterinary acupuncture certification through Colorado State University, and she is happy to be able to offer this complementary therapy to her patients at Muller Veterinary Hospital and the Canine Rehabilitation Center. Jennifer lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband Wes, daughter Katherine, and temperamental feline friend Meow Meow.