Meet Our Team

Dr. Michael O'Hara is excited to bring his expertise and passion for veterinary care to Arroyo Grande with the opening of his small animal practice. As a proud local, he deeply values the strong connections he has formed within the community and is committed to serving both its pets and their families.

Dr. O’Hara started his career in animal medicine as a veterinary technician at Arroyo Grande Veterinary Hospital. Inspired by his father-in-law and mentor, Dr. Harley Boos, a respected local veterinarian, Dr. O'Hara discovered early in his career that he wanted to create a warm and welcoming veterinary practice of his own. An environment where pets receive exceptional care and families feel supported every step of the way.

Dr. O'Hara earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2013. He went on to complete his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, in 2018. Since then, he has gained valuable experience in emergency medicine, shelter medicine where he performed high volume spays and neuters, and at various small animal practices throughout the region.

With a special interest in surgery, Dr. O'Hara is dedicated to continually advancing his skills to provide the best outcomes for his patients. He also emphasizes client education, believing that informed pet owners play a vital role in maintaining their pets' health and well-being.

Outside the clinic, Dr. O'Hara enjoys hiking, camping, golfing, and spending quality time outdoors with his family. He resides in Arroyo Grande with his wife Katie, their daughter Harlyn, and their two beloved rescue dogs, Poppy and Stuart.

Dr. Michael O'Hara looks forward to welcoming you and your pet family members to his practice and building lasting relationships based on trust, compassion, and exceptional care.

Dr. Vanessa Bradley was born and raised in Michigan, where her love for animals and passion for veterinary medicine began. She attended Michigan State University for both her undergraduate studies and veterinary school, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2014.

After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Bradley completed a rotating equine internship at the University of Missouri, where she refined her skills in equine care. In 2015, she moved to San Luis Obispo, CA, to begin her practice in equine medicine, later transitioning to small animal emergency medicine. Over the years, Dr. Bradley has broadened her expertise and most recently transitioned to small animal general practice.

Dr. Bradley is deeply passionate about physical rehabilitation and is dedicated to this growing field of veterinary medicine. She takes great pride in offering this invaluable service to her patients, helping them recover, regain strength, and improve their overall quality of life.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bradley loves spending quality time with her husband Tom and their son Stuart.  Together, they share their home with three dogs—Kraken, Viper, and Rhett—and a cat named Django. In her free time, she enjoys dog agility training and hiking with her two Belgian Malinois, as well as rock climbing with her husband.

One of Dr. Bradley’s favorite places in the county is Avila Beach. She loves hiking the Avila Ridge Trail, followed by some relaxing wine-tasting at the beach.

Allie Pompa was born and raised in Santa Maria, Ca. Ever since she was a little girl, Allie knew she wanted to work in the medical field. After graduating high school in 2007, she moved to Southern California where she earned her degree in surgical technology in human medicine. After years of working and exploring SoCal, she decided to move back home to the central coast and apply at a Veterinary Hospital where she found her passion in the pharmacy and administrative department. After nearly 10 years Allie has developed a wide range of experience in many aspects of veterinary medicine.

Allie is very family oriented and takes pride in how close she is with her family. One of her biggest blessings in life is becoming a mom. Together her and her husband Roger have 2 amazing boys, Rj and Matthew.

When she’s not at work, you can usually find her spending time with her family and friends, they enjoy going on many adventures together and living their best life traveling up and down the coast exploring new places.

Joni brings over 20 years of experience in general veterinary practice and a lifelong love of animals to her role as a Client Service Representative. Born and raised on California's Central Coast, Joni's path in veterinary medicine has taken her coast to coast—including seven years in Massachusetts, where she worked as a veterinary assistant and built a strong foundation in hands-on patient care.

When she returned to California, Joni realized that what she enjoyed most was connecting with clients—hearing their stories, watching their pets grow, and being a part of their care journey. That's what led her to focus on client service. She takes pride in helping people feel comfortable, heard, and supported, whether they're coming in for a routine check-up or a more difficult visit.

Joni is genuinely excited to be part of the team at Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital and is looking forward to working with a group of people who care deeply—not just about animals, but about each other and the clients they serve. Outside the clinic, you'll usually find Joni out on the trails, tending to her garden, or enjoying quiet time at home with her two cats, Pip and Oliver. 

Mark Echavarria is thrilled to be part of the Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital team. He has been working in the veterinary industry for over 10 years. Mark holds an Animal Science degree from Cal Poly SLO (Class of 2018), and earned his Registered Veterinary Technician license (RVT) in 2024. Helping animals and giving back to the community is Mark’s passion, and he loves being part of a profession that makes a difference every day.

Growing up on the central coast of California has been influential on Mark’s lifestyle. Some of his favorite activities include getting outside and enjoying the gems of San Luis Obispo county.  You can often find Mark hiking local trails, biking through town, or tackling a new route at the climbing gym. He is also a big fan of relaxing at the beach and discovering delicious food spots around town. 

Mark is grateful to call this incredible community home and looks forward to meeting you and your pets. He is excited to work together to keep your furry friends thriving.

Lacey is a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Her knowledge includes but is not limited to orthopedics, cardiology, emergency and shelter medicine. She knew at a young age that animal care was her passion and wanted to be in the veterinary field to help save animals' lives. Lacey had a cat that had passed away at 3 years old due to losing a battle from feline leprosy and that began her determination even more for wanting to help save animals' lives. 

Besides working in the field, she dedicated 20 years of dancing competitively and professionally including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary. Her passions outside of this are going to the beach, spending time with family and friends while living life to the fullest. 

Lacey is excited to contribute alongside a dedicated team that shares the same love for animals and commitment to compassionate care. Lacey’s goal is to help pets live healthier, happier lives and supporting the owners who love them is a privilege she doesn’t ever take for granted.

Journey is excited to be part of the Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital team as a kennel and veterinary assistant. She is currently a second-year student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Biology, and expects to graduate in 2027. With her sights set on pursuing a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she is eager to gain hands-on experience in the field while supporting the care of animals and their families.

Originally from Elk Grove, Journey moved to the Central Coast about five years ago and has loved making it home. When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys hiking, surfing, baking, running, and spending time with her cat. Exploring the unique beauty and outdoor opportunities of San Luis Obispo County has become one of her favorite parts of living here.

She is grateful to be part of such a welcoming community and looks forward to meeting you and your pets at Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital.