Dr. Sandra Lafferty and Dave

Dr. Lafferty graduated from Texas A&M University in 2000 and immediately moved to Oakley. She and Dave bought Oakley Veterinary Medical Center in 2004. Dave left his former career of professional chef to become hospital administrator. He continues to cook for the staff occasionally and its always yummy.

They enjoy boating and fishing on their days off, including McCovey Cove for Giants home games. Experimenting with food remains a special past time constant and homemade pastas, sausages, and mustards are among the most recent projects.

The current Lafferty puppy count is Jordy, and a kitty count of Binx, Smigel, Tito, Yam-Yam, and Jojo

Condor, one of Dr. Lafferty & Dave's cats!

Dr. Judi Rogul

Dr. Rogul joined our team in 2013 and is a familiar face to many of our clients and their pets! 

Dr. Joseph Banuelos

Dr. Banuelos is a fourth generation Oakley resident and graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.  

Dr. Banuelos enjoys spending time with his fiance and their pets, going fishing, playing music and telling jokes. 

Dr. Jiaxin Chen

Dr. Jiaxin Chen graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. Before veterinary school, she earned a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan, where her research focused on antibiotic resistance. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dermatology, infectious diseases, and exotic animal medicine and surgery. She is also working toward certification in veterinary acupuncture to further expand the treatment options available to her patients.

Throughout veterinary school, Dr. Chen enjoyed caring for a wide variety of species, from dogs and cats to rabbits, birds, reptiles, and wildlife. She is passionate about helping pets live happy, healthy lives and believes that strong partnerships with pet owners are just as important as excellent medical care.

When she's not at the hospital, Dr. Chen enjoys trying new recipes, working on craft projects, and spending time outdoors. She shares her home with her partner, Jeffrey, and her fur babies: a one-eyed Chihuahua named Audrey, and a tabby cat named Ophelia.

Dr. Chen is excited to become part of the Oakley community and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients while caring for their beloved pets for years to come.

Ophelia, Dr. Chen's cat