Our Doctors
Tim Walters, DVM
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Tim Walters grew up in Southern California and his desire to be a veterinarian goes back as far as he can remember. Tim worked in the veterinary field as soon as he could, starting at a boarding facility, then moving to a veterinary assistant which cemented his drive to become a veterinarian. After graduating from Pierce College, Tim attended veterinary school at UC Davis and completed his DVM degree in 2007.
Dr. Tim has practiced in both Southern and Northern California for over 15 years. His professional interests include preventative medicine and general surgery. Dr. Tim lives with his wife, Emily, a board certified veterinary pathologist with Bay Area roots. They have a rescued poodle terrier mix named Lola, rescued golden retriever named Kobe, a rescued orange tabby named Mr. Mango, and a box turtle named Tina, who Tim rescued as a teenager. Dr. Tim enjoys spending his free time outdoors, hiking, biking, and gardening. When not outdoors, he is usually watching sports or listening to music.
Amelia Ausman, DVM
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Dr. Amelia Ausman always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. While she grew up riding horses with many pets by her side, it took working at her childhood veterinary clinic to truly discover her passion. She attended Cal Poly SLO as an undergraduate and then UC Davis Veterinary School, where she graduated in 1993.
Dr. Amelia enjoys creating long-term relationships with clients and watching patients grow through all phases of life. She has a special interest in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, arthritis and pain management. Clients find her to be dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring.
Dr. Amelia is married with three wonderful kids. Her hobbies include hiking, volunteering with Canine Companions, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Melissa deWolfe, DVM
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Dr. deWolfe brings an incredibly unique and inspiring background. She grew up in a very small town in Maine and originally began her career in human medicine. She attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she completed a surgical residency, and worked as a general surgeon. She also served as a military officer, stationed in places such as Korea and Qatar to serve our country as a surgeon for military personnel. After years in human medicine, Dr. deWolfe felt a strong calling to work with animals and the people who love them, leading her to make the exciting transition to Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM degree from Colorado State University.
As a veterinarian, Dr. deWolfe especially enjoys dermatology, senior pet care, and client education, and she is so excited to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, hiking with her dogs, traveling, reading, and spending time with her beloved pets: Buddha, her soul dog, Rafa, a tripod from Costa Rica, and her two cats, Lucy and Chechik.