ABOUT US
Michael Siegel, DVM
Veterinarian / Owner
Owner and Thousand Oaks resident Dr. Michael Siegel is a Southern California native who grew up in the Antelope Valley. With his sights set on becoming a veterinarian from a young age, Dr. Siegel received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Animal Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and then his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Siegel worked at an animal hospital in the High Desert and served as vice president of the Antelope Valley Veterinary Medical Association before moving to Thousand Oaks where he’s practiced ever since. Dr. Siegel has experience as an emergency physician for five years and his special interest include dermatology, internal medicine and preventive care.
Rick Kohltfarber, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Rick Kohltfarber was born in Hawaii on the big island in Kona. As a young boy, he moved to Fallon, Nevada where he helped with the family goat farm and fell in love with caring for animals. Dr. Kohltfarber attended University of Nevada at Reno where he graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology. Following undergraduate school, he moved to California to continue his education at Western University of Health Sciences where he received his DVM degree in 2010. Dr. Kohltfarber has spent his career fostering his special interest in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and has spent many years as an emergency physician.