Mission Statement
Our goal and policy is to treat our clients as we would treat our families, and to treat our clients' pets as we would wish to be treated. Our clients and patients are the heart of our practice and the reason we are here. At all times our clients, patients, and co-workers will be treated with respect, dignity and compassion. Being of service to our clients, patients, and each other is the definition of our purpose and the mission of our practice.
To accomplish our mission we will provide:
• a highly trained and professional staff
• state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• a concern for our patients' health and well-being
• a genuine concern for our client's time
All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital and staff is experienced in the special needs of many species. As well as dogs and cats, our doctors and staff possess the skill and knowledge to treat birds, lizards, snakes, tortoises, turtles, mice, rats, ferrets, frogs, hamsters, chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, pigs, fish, sheep and salamanders.
In addition to providing quality medical care, our staff is dedicated to promoting humane treatment and protection of all animals. All Creatures Care Cottage uses its facility and staff to provide veterinary care to injured and ill wild animals. Our staff is also active in the community as consultants to cities, local clubs, and societies to provide solutions for pet and wild animal concerns.
Dr. Chapman
Dr. Dave Chapman began his scientific career in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry. He received his PhD in chemistry from the University of Southern California, and after several years of research in chemistry and molecular biology, he returned to Washington State University, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Chapman is a member of Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn., California Veterinary Medical Assn. and ARAV. Dr. Chapman has interests in international veterinary and social issues. These interests led Dr. Chapman to spend time in Indonesia helping treat and sterilize the huge street dog population as well as volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Costa Rica. Dr. Chapman has traveled extensively in Southern Nepal collecting data on venomous snakes and their impact on human health, and is on the Board of Directors for Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach.
Dr. Chapman has an interest in small animal and exotic animal medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, and conservation issues and is a board member as well as consulting veterinarian for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center.
Dr. Joel Pasco
Dr. Pasco received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1972 and completed a 14 month internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York. He is a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, California Veterinary Medical Association, and Association of Avian Veterinarians. He is the past president of the Orange County Chapter of the SCVMA, president of Alliance for Wildlife, co-founder of Avian & Exotic Society and the Director of Veterinary Services for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. His special interests lie in exotic pets, wildlife medicine and surgery. Dr. Pasco applies the Golden Rule to his veterinary practice, "Treat each patient and client the way you would want to be treated." Dr. Pasco has lived and worked in Southern California for over 25 years. He shares his love for animals with his wife, Jean, and his children, Jessica and Andrew.
