VSA: Surgeons and Staff: Surgeons

Our Locations:

Concord
1410 Monument Blvd.
Suite 100
Concord, CA 94520
Phone (925) 827-1777
Fax (925) 827-2364

San Mateo
251 N. Amphlett Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone (650) 696-8196
Fax (650) 696-8191

Campbell
907 Dell Ave .
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone (408) 364-1777
Fax (408) 385-3677

Dublin
7121 Amador Plaza Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone (925) 771-2015
Fax (925) 771-2016

Surgeons

Sharon Ullman, MS, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Upon graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, Sharon completed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City as well as a residency in surgery at Tufts University and the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Sharon was a clinical instructor in surgery at the University of Tennessee Veterinary School for a year prior to joining VSA in 1992. Sharon has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1993.

Elisabeth F. Richardson, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
In 1986, Lissa graduated from Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Following two years of private practice, Lissa returned to the Animal Medical Center to complete her residency in surgery. Lissa was a clinical instructor of small animal surgery at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for two years before joining VSA in 1994. Lissa has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1996.

Charles M. Walls, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Chuck received his veterinary medicine degree from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Chuck completed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City as well as a residency in surgery at UC Davis. Following his residency, Chuck joined VSA in 1995 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997.

Julie D. Smith, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Julie graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. She then completed an internship at North Carolina State University and a residency in small animal surgery at the University of Georgia. She became a clinical instructor of small animal surgery at Kansas State University for a year before joining VSA in 1997. Julie became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997. Julie also became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in 2008.

Leigh E. Glerum DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Leigh graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She completed an internship at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine followed by her return to University of Georgia to complete her surgical residency. Leigh joined the surgical staff of VSA in September 2000 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in February 2001.

Andrew J. Staatz, DVM, MS
Diplomate ACVS
Andy graduated from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983 and proceeded to spend a year traveling around the world. Following one year of general practice in Seattle and 2 years in Santa Monica, Andy spent nearly 10 years in small animal practice in Los Altos, California. Returning to the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine from 1998-2001, Andy completed a residency in small animal surgery. Andy joined VSA in August 2001 and became a Diplomate of ACVS in February 2002.

Martin L. Aitken, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Marty received his Doctor of Veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1994. He completed a private practice internship in San Diego, then stayed on for an additional year of surgical internship in the same practice. In 1996 Marty moved to New York to complete a surgical residency at the Animal Medical Center in 1999. He spent two years after his residency at the Animal Medical Center serving as a clinical instructor and service head in the Department of Surgery. Marty became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in February 2001, and joined Veterinary Surgical Associates in September 2001.

Sharon D. Gottfried, VMD Diplomate ACVS Sharon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She completed her internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. She began her private practice surgical residency in Pennsylvania, then joined Veterinary Surgical Associates in 2001 to complete her training. Sharon became a surgical associate with VSA in January 2003 and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in February 2004.

Timothy W.H. Sellmeyer, DVM Diplomate ACVS Tim graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an internship at Kansas State University and then went on to completed his residency at Mission MedVet in Kansas City. Tim joined VSA as a Staff Surgeon in 2006. Tim became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in March 2007.

William E. Scherrer, DVM Diplomate ACVS Bill graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He completed an internship at Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine and then returned to UC Davis for his residency in small animal surgery. He joined VSA as a staff surgeon in 2007. Bill became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009.

William J. Banz, DVM Diplomate ACVS Bill graduated from Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. He completed an internship and a surgical internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. He then went on to complete his residency in small animal surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York. He joined VSA as a staff surgeon in 2008. Bill became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009.

Angela (Spann) Banz, DVM Diplomate ACVS Angela received her veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She then went on to complete a small animal internship, followed by a surgical internship, at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Angela joined VSA as a Surgical Resident in 2006 and became a Staff Surgeon in 2009. Angela became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2010.

Mary Jo (Josie) Mallinckrodt, DVM Surgical Resident Josie received her veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She then went on to complete a small animal internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital in 2006. Josie also completed a surgical internship at VSA in 2007 and has now joined VSA as a Surgical Resident.

Michael Green, DVM Surgical Resident Mike received his veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. He then went on to complete a small animal internship at Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Mike also completed a surgical internship at VSA in 2007 and has now joined VSA as a Surgical Resident.

Angela Sartor, DVM Surgical Resident Angela received her veterinary medicine degree from University of California Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She then went on to complete a rotating small animal internship at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura in 2009. Angela also completed a surgical internship at Animal Surgical and Emergency Center in Los Angeles in 2010 and has now joined VSA as a Surgical Resident.

Patrick Flynn, DVM Surgical Resident Patrick received his veterinary medicine degree from St. Georges University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He then went on to complete a rotating small animal internship at the University of Missouri in 2009. Patrick also completed a surgical internship at Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists in Colorado in 2010 and has now joined VSA as a Surgical Resident.