Meet your Huntington Beach veterinary team!
We work together to put your pet’s health first.
Dr. Andrew Lewis
Dr. Lewis' Bio
Dr. Andrew Lewis is the owner of the Huntington Beach Pet Hospital! A native to Southern California, having been raised in the San Fernando Valley. He completed both his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at UC Davis in 2003. Dr. Lewis enjoys working with dogs and cats, and he has developed a special interest in dermatology, internal medicine, pain management.
He is an active member of the Southern California and California Veterinary Medical Associations, and American Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Lewis dedicates himself to continuing education in order to deliver the finest care to his patients. He really enjoys teaching his clients and developing the entire patient-client-doctor relationship. His hobbies include reading, fishing, and every possible moment with his family.
Dr. Lewis shares his home with his wife Jennifer, a soprano singer, and they have two children. Gabrielle, his daughter, and Joshua, his son. They all share their home with “Morty”, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Dr. Lewis is ecstatic to be the new owner of the Huntington Beach Pet Hospital and he will strive every day to provide your pet companions the care necessary to live long and healthy lives by your side.
Dr. Lexi Nichols
DVM
Dr. Nichols' Bio
Dr. Lexi Nichols grew up in Laguna Niguel, California. Her passion for animals and inherent desire to care for them began at a very young age. Dr. Nichols was recruited to play soccer in New York City at Columbia University where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then traveled to the beautiful island of St. Kitts where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. For her clinical year, she went to North Carolina State University where she discovered her passion for cardiology and dermatology. In addition to her DVM, Dr. Nichols also came back to California with an adorable “coconut retriever” she rescued named Charlie.
She has a passion for medicine and goes above and beyond for every single one of her patients. Dr. Nichols ensures every patient receives the highest quality of care and enjoys educating her clients about personalized treatment plans for their pets. Her interests outside of work include soccer, hiking, concerts, and snowboarding.
Carla
Practice Manager
Carla's Bio
Carla recently joined the Huntington Beach Pet Hospital team as a Practice Manager. She has been in the veterinary medicine field since 2009 and has worked in almost every position to obtain a well-rounded working knowledge of managing a veterinary hospital. She’s passionate about making your pet’s visit as comfortable and fear-free as possible. She’s a sucker for senior pets and enjoys watching others provide care to our patients. She has a handsome cat named Two-Toned Tony, whom she rescued from New Orleans, and a rescue scruffy mutt named Kaya, who you can find at the dog beach playing frisbee.
Abbie
Lead RVT
Abbie's Bio
Abbie joined Huntington Pet Hospital in 2023 as the Lead RVT. She started her career with animals in 2012 but has grown up around them all her life. She was raised on a ranch and has worked with goats, chickens, dogs, cats, small pocket animals, and avians. Abbie has knowledge in preventative care, dentistry, internal medicine, and emergency. She has a special interest in anesthesia and dentistry. Abbie has a dog named Petrie and a cat named Rosie. She also has a daughter that keeps her busy during her days off. Abbie provides great patient care and cares for them like her own.
Shay
Shay's Bio
Monica
Monica's Bio
Sonia
Sonia's Bio
Dr. Caroline Page
Board-Certified Ultrasonographer
Dr. Page's Bio
Dr. Zachery Smith
Dr. Smith's Bio
Dr. Zachery Smith is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. During Dr. Smith’s training, he was able to work with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has also had the privilege of lecturing domestically and internationally on topics such as elbow replacement biomechanics and novel therapies for canine arthritis. These special interests carry over into his clinical practice, pursuing continued advancement in options for both minimally invasive and surgical therapies.
Zachery originated from Northern California and knew from a very young age that he would pursue veterinary medicine. He attended California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, where he achieved Summa Cum Laude for his BS in Animal Science. He continued his education at the University of California, Davis, where he graduated with Phi Zeta honors and earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine. After graduating, Zachery completed a small animal internship at Animal Specialty Group (ASG) in Los Angeles before completing his training with a three-year surgical residency with Sage Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care. Zachery Smith was the medical director for Veterinary Medical and Surgical Goup-OC for two years and continues to serve the clients of VMSG as a staff surgeon.
Dr. Smith finds great honor in opportunities to advance the veterinary profession and is commonly found lecturing to fellow veterinarians, teaching other professionals, or working on developing novel surgical techniques. When not in clinics, Dr. Smith can generally be found working at the family’s horse ranch or at jumping competitions with his children, wife, and five horses, two dogs, three chickens, and a cat.
Leia
Leia's Bio
Hi, my name is Naleia, but everyone calls me Leia for short. It has always been my childhood dream to work and care for animals. I graduated from OC Vet Assistant School. I am currently working on getting my RVT license. I have a Mexican hairless dog named Rosè that I call Nakey for short—she is my pride and joy. My favorite things to do in my free time are roller skating and trying new hairstyles.
Bailey
Veterinary Assistant
Bailey's Bio
Kristina
Kristina's Bio
Welcome to Huntington Beach Pet Hospital!
We work together to put your pet's health first. Not sure where to start? Our contact information is below!
Contact Us
Phone: 714-962-3639
Email: hello@huntingtonpet.com
Visit Us
8851 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Open every other Saturday)
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