Veterinarians

Erin Troy, DVM
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 fiancé John and their dog Keller.

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 son 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, faithful mutt Soco, and temperamental feline friend Meow Meow.