Meet Our Team

Dr. Michael O'Hara is excited to bring his expertise and passion for veterinary care to Grover Beach 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 Grover Beach 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.

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.