David Dawson, DVM
In June, 2002, Dr. Dawson purchased San Roque Pet Hospital. Under his direction and vision, the hospital has been revitalized to offer high quality medicine and exceptional, compassionate care.
Dr. Dawson graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. While in school, Dr. Dawson served as National President of the Student Veterinary Association and received a Fellowship from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation for work with animals in war-torn Bosnia-Herzgovina.
Dr. Dawson has strong interests in dermatology, oncology/chemotherapy, soft-tissue surgery, non-surgical orthopedics and rehabilitation.
Dr. Dawson lives in Santa Barbara with his wife Christine, daughter Kendall, son Dane, and Freddie the dog. He enjoys surfing, golfing, rugby, soccer, flying, traveling and spending time with his family.
Ann O'Brien Welton, DVM
Dr. O'Brien Welton grew up in Southern California, moving to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB in 1988. From that point on, she knew this was where she wanted to live. She attended Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2000.
Dr. O'Brien Welton has always had an interest in non-traditional species, and sought extra training in bird, reptile and even fish medicine while at school. After graduation, she did an internship at California Animal Hospital in West Los Angeles, getting intensive training in cardiology, internal medicine and ultrasonography. In 2001 she returned to the Santa Barbara area where she has been a full time practicing veterinarian seeing dogs, cats and small exotic companion animals.
Dr. O'Brien Welton lives in Santa Barbara with her husband Steve, daughter Claire Rose, Darma, a Brussels Griffon, Pismo, a Boston Terrier, Zorro, a rascally rabbit, and Sam, her 18 year old cockatiel. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, participating in a monthly book club with 8 close friends. She also enjoys hiking and biking in the Santa Barbara area, and traveling. She is excited to be part of the San Roque Pet Hospital team, and looks forward to meeting you and all your furry, feathered and scaly friends.
Hillary Conant, DVM
Dr. Conant grew up in Santa Cruz, California and graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 1999 with Bachelors Degrees in Environmental Science and Latin American Studies. She worked as a veterinary assistant in several small animal practices and volunteered with the local Wildlife Care Network. She spent a year living in Costa Rica, traveled throughout New Zealand and became certified to scuba dive before attending Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in Indiana.
During vet school, Dr. Conant was active in many organizations, including the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the Exotic Animals Club, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, the Association for International Veterinary Medicine and the Humane Society. She co-hosted Purdue's first pet bird conference and organized the first annual Hope for Homeless Cats, a cat adoption and owner education event. Because of her love of birds and her desire to learn more about avian medicine and surgery, Dr. Conant completed an externship with Brian Speer at the Medical Center for Birds as well as one with Rhoda Stevenson at the Exotic Bird Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Following graduation, Dr. Conant completed a 12 month internship at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG) in Ventura where she received advanced training in canine and feline Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care.
Dr. Conant and her husband, Bryan, live with their three dogs and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, reading and cooking. She is excited to be back in Santa Barbara where she enjoys many of the beaches and wilderness areas.
Dr. Conant is looking forward to meeting you all at San Roque Pet Hospital!
