At Moore Veterinary Care, our team is passionate and dedicated to provide the highest level of care for your pets. Our team works together to ensure every visit is welcoming, informative, and tailored to meet your pet’s unique needs.
Dr. Karen Moore, DVM
Founder
Education
Long Beach City College A.A; Long Beach State University B.S Zoology; UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; University of Illinois Small Animal Internship
Hometown
As a Navy Brat, home was wherever the US Navy sent her family, until she was lucky enough to find Ventura, CA.
About Dr. Moore
Dr. Karen A. Moore graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. She was honored to be recognized as a Phi Zeta, the Veterinary Honor Society, recognizing the top twenty percent of their class. After graduation, she was fortunate to extend her professional learning with a Small Animal Internship at the University of Illinois. This also allowed for more training and experience in not only canines and felines, but Exotic Animal Medicine as well.
Following that, Dr.Moore returned to California, working in Antioch, Arroyo Grande, and Camarillo. While offered Residency at UC Davis in Lab Animal Medicine, Dr. Moore already felt a part of the Ventura community and decided to remain, investing in her own practice. Between positions at UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Zoo, Dr. Moore started a House Call Practice that serviced Camarillo to Ojai. Eventually, the need to offer surgeries and hospitalizations of patients led to converting a small house into the fully functional Moore Veterinary Care clinic on Main St. in Ventura.
It has certainly been a joy to see the practice grow through the years and be able to help and serve so many patients. Dr. Moore has been blessed with three wonderful daughters. Her life has been enriched by many beloved pets as well. In her spare time she enjoys gardening (especially native plants), reading and experiencing nature.
Sonya
Veterinary Assistant
Sonya joined Moore Veterinary Care in 2018, bringing her passion for helping animals and her natural ability to connect with them. She finds immense joy and comfort in working with animals, and her caring approach has made her a valuable part of our team.
In 2017, Sonya completed the Veterinary Assistant Program at the U.S. Career Institute, where she gained foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in animal care. Her dedication to providing compassionate and attentive care to every patient shines through in all aspects of her work.
Kiri
Veterinary Assistant
Kiri joined Moore Veterinary Care in 2022, bringing her lifelong passion for helping animals to our team. She has always felt that her purpose is to care for pets in need, and she approaches her work with compassion and dedication. With a particular affinity for birds and small critters, Kiri loves working with a variety of patients and ensuring they feel safe and cared for.
Kiri holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, which enhances her ability to connect with both pets and their owners, creating a calm and supportive environment.
Her favorite things to do at work are doing pedicures and ear cleanings, which help our patients feel more comfortable and refreshed!
Andrea
Veterinary Assistant
Andrea joined Moore Veterinary Care in 2024, and is a very dedicated and skillful member of our team. Andrea grew up on a ranch, where her love for animals began. Surrounded by animals from an early age, she developed a deep appreciation and found lots of joy being able to help care for them.
Her warm, approachable nature and keen attention to detail make her an invaluable part of our practice, ensuring that every patient and their owner feel supported and well-cared for.
Her favorite things to do at work are K-lasering patients to help them recover quicker and prep the patients for surgery!