Mariya Pitel, DVM

Dr. Mariya Pitel spent her childhood in rural Crimea on a family farm nestled between the vineyards and almond groves bordered by the Black Sea. While tending to her herd of goats and watching her aunt, a veterinarian at a large state-owned dairy, she learned to appreciate the bond between animals and their people. When later Dr. Pitel moved to California, she found herself right at home, surrounded by vineyards, ranches, and fruit orchards. Dr. Pitel earned both her BS and DVM degrees from UC Davis and spent a year as an intern veterinarian at Pacific Crest Equine before pursuing a residency in large animal internal medicine at Oregon State University. Following a year working as a staff veterinarian back at UC Davis, Dr. Pitel joined the AIM Team in Penngrove, CA, where she incorporated sports medicine. Dr. Pitel is a large animal internal medicine specialist, board certified by The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Her professional interests include gastrointestinal disease, rehabilitation, acupuncture and nutrition.

In her spare time Dr. Pitel enjoys hiking and exploring the trails of the beautiful Oregon mountains with her dog Mishka, as well as riding (and soon driving) her horse Rudy. (Source)