MEET THE TEAM
We are a dedicated team of veterinary professionals who are eager to meet and care for your pets. Every day we come together and blend our diverse professional backgrounds to achieve one common goal;
to provide your pet with the exceptional, compassionate veterinary care they deserve.
Team Overview
Click on a team member to get to know them better!
Juli Vasilas, DVM
Practice Owner
Andie Calista, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Meredith Limber, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Shanna
Practice Manager
Bianca
Lead Veterinary Technician
Ericca
Veterinary Technician
Jennifer
Veterinary Technician
Lead Veterinary Technician
Laura
Veterinary Technician
Brooke
Veterinary Technician
Kacie
Veterinary Technician
Kayley
Veterinary Assistant
Raveena
Client Service Rep
Emily
Kennel Assistant
Get To Know Us Better
We pride ourselves on providing personable veterinary care in an environment that feels warm and welcoming. We want you to feel comfortable and familiar with our team members and invite you to read their bios below!
Juli Vasilas, DVM
Practice Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Vasilas decided at the age of three that she was to become a veterinarian! While growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio and Kobe, Japan, much of her life revolved around animals in one form or another whether it was pet sitting, volunteering at a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center or working as a veterinary technician. In May of 2010, Dr. Vasilas graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and began her veterinary career in Temecula and then Oceanside, CA. She became the proud owner of Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital in 2016. She is currently an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, California Veterinary Medical Association and the United States Department of Agriculture. Dr. Vasilas lives in Carlsbad with her husband, Ray and their dogs Berger and Walter. They enjoy spending time outdoors running, fishing, horseback riding on her horse Robbie and being with friends and family.
Fur Family Members:
Fire Mountain's official greeter, Berger the Swiss Mountain Dog, Old Man Walter the Cockapoo & Robbie the Morgan Horse
Best Known at Work For:
Being able to multi-task while simultaneously (and flawlessly) draining a cyst
Andrea Calista, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Calista, associate veterinarian here at Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital! Dr. Calista joined our team of veterinarians in 2021, but has been a part of the FMVH family for years. From a young age Dr. Calista knew that she was destined for veterinary medicine and has always had a strong passion for animals. She started her veterinary medicine career as a veterinary technician, going on to graduate with her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in 2019. Dr. Calista is a southern California native, and lives here with her sweet Husky named Khaleesi, a Ball Python named Severus Snake, and her newest edition is a spirited 11 month old Rottie named Bubbles. In her free time she enjoys drawing, reading and off-roading with her fiance and his three kids. Her favorite part of working here is the amazing staff, and caring for all of your fur babies.
Fur Family Members:
Khaleesi the Husky and Bubbles the Rottweiler
Furless Family Members:
Severus Snake the Ball Python
Best Known At Work For:
Her expert shaving abilities!
Meredith Limber, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Limber, one of our associate veterinarians here at Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Limber joined our team in December of 2021 and we are thrilled to have her on board. Dr. Limber obtained her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University in 2011 and has been passionately practicing veterinary medicine ever since. When not at work, you can find Dr. Limber with her brand new baby boy, Henry! Dr. Limber looks forward to caring for your four-legged family members!
Fur Family Members:
Admiral Ackbar the cat
Best Known at Work For:
Always working in a Star Wars reference (that no one else understands!)
Shanna Matsumoto
Practice Manager and Lead Veterinary Technician
Shanna joined Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital in 2013 as our lead veterinary technician and is now our hospital’s practice manager! Shanna was born and raised in North County, San Diego and has been in the veterinary field since 2005. Prior to her work in veterinary medicine, she was an equestrian trainer and now enjoys spending time riding with her 12 year old daughter, Ashtyn. Shanna lives in Oceanside with her husband Brian and daughter Ashtyn, along with their dogs Bruce, Rasberry and Wasabi, and the most amazing Sphynx cat, Scarlett Nohaira. Shanna is extremely dedicated to her job and goes above and beyond to provide you and your pets with the best possible care.
Fur Family Members:
Bruce Lee the Rottweiler, Rasberry the mixed breed and Wasabi the dachshund
Furless Family Members:
Scarlett NoHaira the Sphynx
Best Known at Work For:
Being able to fix ANYTHING!
Bianca Ibanez
Lead Veterinary Technician
Meet Bianca, one of our talented veterinary technicians here at Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital! Bianca joined our team in 2016 and we’re so thankful she did! Bianca has been working in the veterinary field since 2009, and is currently in the process of obtaining her RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) license. Bianca enjoys many areas of veterinary medicine, but has a particular love for pet dentistry. She is a native of Southern California and currently resides in North County. When she’s not working, you can find Bianca spending time with her husband Alex and their son, Sebastian. They have two dogs, a maltese named Mattie and a mix named Lego.
Fur Family Members:
Mattie the Maltese and Lego the tripod mixed breed
Best Known at Work For:
Keeping the team up-to-date on all true crime happenings
Ericca
Veterinary Technician
Say hello to Ericca! Ericca first started her career in veterinary medicine in 2005 and we were thrilled when she became a member of our animal-loving team in 2019. Originally from Los Angeles, Ericca has found a home in San Diego County with her partner Isaac and their three-legged pup Michelada and their kitty, Opal. She loves conversing with our clients and learning everything there is to know about their pets and how we can best support them! She might even ask you if she can take some photos of you and your pets and post them to our Instagram and Tiktok accounts! ;)
Fur Family Members:
Michelada the tripod mixed breed and Opal the kitty
Best Known at Work For:
Keeping everyone laughing!
Jennifer
Veterinary Technician
Meet Jennifer, one of our pet-loving veterinary technicians! Jennifer is originally from Colorado, and began her career in veterinary medicine after moving here to Oceanside in 2019 with her husband. We were so excited when Jennifer joined our team in July of 2022. Jennifer’s passion for animals isn’t just professional, extending into her home where she cares for her two dogs Buster and Ryder, her cat Poe, Guinea pig Milly, and ball python Lyla. When she’s not cuddling, treating and tending to her Fire Mountain Vet patients, you can find Jennifer camping and hiking in the California mountains.
Fur Family Members:
Buster and Ryder the pups, Poe the cat, Milly the Guinea Pig
Furless Family Members:
Lyla the ball python
Best Known at Work For:
Her sweetness! Along with her positive attitude and her smile!
Kacie
Veterinary Technician
Meet Kacie, one of our talented veterinary technicians. Kacie joined the Fire Mountain team in 2021 and has been a wonderful addition to the hospital. She first entered the veterinary field in 2018, jumping head first into veterinary medicine after four years of active duty with the United States Navy. Kacie has loved every minute of her time in the veterinary field! She currently resides in Lake Elsinore with her husband Michael and her two dogs, Augustus and Boomer, who were the reason she fell in love with caring for animals. Kacie is extremely invested in the care of her patients and can’t wait to treat your fur babies as if they were her own!
Fur Family Members:
Pups Augustus and Boomer
Best Known at Work For:
Having a dark sense of humor that keeps the whole team on their toes
Brooke
Veterinary Technician
Say hello to Brooke! Brooke has been passionately involved in the veterinary field since 2018 and we were so thrilled when she decided to join our team here at Fire Mountain Vet! Brooke has a pitbull named Tyson, a ball python and a leopard gecko! Outside of work you can find Brooke hiking, snowboarding and soaking up the sun on the beach! Brooke is currently obtaining a Biology degree from Cal State San Marcos. Brooke loves working with both pets and their humans, and can’t wait to meet you and your fur babies!
Fur Family Members:
Tyson the pitbull
Furless Family Members:
A ball python and a leopard gecko
Best Known at Work For:
Outstanding client communication and attention to detail!
Laura
Veterinary Technician
Meet Laura, one of our skilled Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) here at Fire Mountain Vet! Laura joined our team in October of 2021, and works with us part time. She started her veterinary medicine career in 2019, specializing in shelter medicine. Laura has a soft spot for cats, especially the spicy kitties. She has lived in Oceanside her whole life and currently lives with her family and their six fur babies. When she isn't working, you can find Laura visiting wineries, watching sports and traveling.
Fur Family Members:
Six adorable fur babies!
Best Known at Work For:
Hogging all the cats! Big and small, longhaired and hairless!
Kayley
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Kayley, one of our veterinary assistants. Kayley joined the veterinary field two years ago and is thrilled to be immersed in a career that harnesses her love for animals. For as long as Kayley can remember, she has been drawn to all animals - domestic, farm, and even wildlife. For Kayley, the typical cartoons of childhood were replaced with National Geographic and Animal Planet! As a teenager Kayley spent time working with horses, through which she learned the critical role that both energy and emotions play in animal handling. Kayley saw the positive impact that calm, compassionate handling can have when working with fearful animals, and she applies that knowledge to her work here at Fire Mountain Vet. Kayley is dedicated to soothing fearful patients and loves seeing the joy clients feel when they know their pet is in loving hands. When Kayley isn’t loving on FMVH patients, you can find her loving on her own three dogs - Kato, Athena and Rubi!
Fur Family Members:
Dogs Kato, Athena and Rubi
Best Known at Work For:
Her patience and dedication to helping sooth nervous pets.
Raveena
Client Service Representative
Meet Raveena, a member of our welcoming Customer Service team! Raveena joined the Fire Mountain Veterinary team in August of 2022 and has made a wonderful addition. Raveena has been working in the veterinary field for three years - loving every minute of it, and fun fact, she is also in the process of obtaining her pilot's license! Raveena dreams of one day flying for the non-profit, Pilots N Paws. When she is not working (or flying!), you can find Raveena spending time with her friends and family, and spoiling her German Shepherd, Leia.
Fur Family Members:
Leila the German Shepherd
Best Known at Work For:
Her impressive doodle art!
Emily
Kennel Assistant
Meet Emily, our hard-working kennel assistant. Emily first joined Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital as a volunteer back in 2021, and we are so glad she did! Emily is now a member of our staff, working part time with our team as she finishes her senior year at Vista High School. Emily hopes to continue her work in the veterinary field as she moves on to college, where she plans to major in biology and work towards her RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) license! When not working, you can find Emily enjoying long naps with her dog, Canela.
Fur Family Members:
Canela the mixed breed
Best Known at Work For:
Always laughing at everyone's jokes - no matter how bad they are!
Ashtyn
Veterinary Apprentice
Ashtyn is Fire Mountain Veterinary Hosital's favorite veterinary apprentice! Ashtyn's mom is our very own Lead Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager, so Ashtyn grew up behind the scenes at FMVH learning all there is to know about veterinary medicine. When Ashsty isn't visiting Fire Mountain, you can find her riding her horse and practicing softball!
Fur Family Members:
Bruce Lee the Rottweiler, Rasberry the mixed breed and Wasabi the dachshund
Furless Family Members:
Scarlett NoHaira the Sphynx
Best Known at Work For:
Keeping the whole team young and hip
HR Department
Berger Vasilas & Scarlett NoHaira
No business is complete without a trusty HR department and we're proud to report we have two dedicated HR employees standing by with wagging tails just waiting to make sure your Fire Mountain Veterinary experience is the best it can be!
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Look for their furry (and not so furry) faces when you step inside our lobby. Chances are Berger will greet you with excited barks while Scarlett offers you quiet side eye from one of her various perches.