Leadership
Serge Shahbenderian
Hospital Manager
Serge was born and raised in Southern California. He grew up loving and caring for animals. He received his Bachelors of Science in Business from California State University Channel Islands and went on to pursue a career in finance, becoming a licensed financial advisor. Despite a long career in business management and finance, in 2021, he decided to pursue a more fulfilling career. By joining McGrath Veterinary Center, he found new meaning and purpose in applying his prior experience to make a positive difference in all aspects of veterinary medicine. As Office Manager at MVC, he is excited to help animals and their humans as well.
Serge is passionate about art, food, and coffee outside the office. He pours any remaining spare time into reading, gaming, and exploring new areas. His furry family includes two husky brothers and three cats.
Dalia Dudley
Hospital Administrator
Dalia was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 16 years. Dalia has worked in general practice and emergency specialty veterinary medicine. She has a dog named Jack and a guinea pig named Flash. She spends her free time with her family and friends as much as she can. Loves music, and trying different places to eat.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Jorge Borges, RVT
Doctor’s Assistants Coordinator
I was born and raised in the LA area. Since I was a kid I have had a love and passion for animals that only grew as time went on. I have a Bachelor's degree from CSUN in Kinesiology and later obtained my RVT license. Other passions I have in life are exercise, acquiring as much knowledge as possible in various subjects that interest me, and helping others.
In my personal time I enjoy cooking, traveling, and providing personal fitness training.
I have trained Brazilian jiu jitsu for many years and find it to be a form of meditation for myself.
I love helping others in need, primarily animals, friends and loved ones. I have a Cane Corso mix named Kaiah and a brood of chickens.
Paolo, RVT
Treatment Lead
My name is Paolo and I have almost 2 decades of experience in the veterinary field, 16 as a veterinary technician. I have learned from some of the best techs and doctors over the years and enjoy passing on that knowledge to our newer staff and anyone that wants to learn. I own a Boxer and a Jack Russell Terrier, Lefty and Nani. If I am not at work, I am wrangling my daughter and twin sons. When I have some time off I enjoy working out, playing softball, watching sports, watching good shows/movies, eating, hiking, beach days, nature, dad jokes and I am an avid ocean fisherman!
Veterinary Assistants
Kayla Lowell
Treatment Lead
My name is Kayla, I have two dogs named Bentley and Lilah who I rescued when they were puppies. I’m from NY where I discovered my love for veterinary medicine. I moved out here in 2017 when I came to MVC and have loved it since. I love going to the beach and taking my dogs to the park.
Daniel Melgar
Overnight Treatment Lead
Pharmacy
Michelle Martinez
Pharmacy Technician Lead
Michelle is new to the vet field but has quickly grown a new love for it. She enjoys speaking with clients in regards to any medication related questions or concerns. Loves coming to work and seeing all the pets that come in on a regular basis
In her free time she enjoys going on roadtrips to national parks and different states and discovering new places.
Customer Service Representatives
Luissa Palacios
Bio coming soon
