Dr. Swarnjit Singh Dr. Swarnjit Singh has been involved in Veterinary medicine since he earned his Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH), followed by his Masters in Veterinary Science (MVSc) majoring in Immunology with a minor in Biochemistry, from the College of Veterinary Science of Punjab Agricultural University, India.
When he came to the United States in 1994 it was with the intention of getting his PhD in Veterinary and Medical Entomology at Oklahoma State University. He particularly focused on immune mechanisms and effect of transmission of various diseases by insects and ticks to vertebrate hosts, with the focus on Lyme disease.
Once he finished his doctoral studies, he worked for a few years in academic research before returning to his true passion, which is as a small animal practitioner. He worked in Denver and Santa Rosa before opening his own practice, and American Canyon Veterinary Hospital was born. He recently completed his Fear Free certification, which brings us one step closer to becoming a Fear Free Hospital.
In his spare time, you can find Dr. Singh hanging out with his wife Katya and watching standup comedy specials. His gentle soothing presence can be felt not only with the animals he loves but throughout the practice and every person who works at ACVH feels so lucky to have Dr. Singh as their boss.
DVM, PhD, FFCPJulie AllenJulie has been dedicated to the veterinary field since 1999, starting as a Client Service Representative in Sacramento before quickly advancing into a technician role. With 15 years of experience as a lead technician in multiple hospitals across Sacramento and Santa Rosa, she eventually transitioned into practice management. Julie and Dr. Singh met while working at a practice in Santa Rosa in 2006, and she played a key role in the opening of American Canyon Veterinary Hospital and has been managing the practice for the past 15 years. Now overseeing two locations—American Canyon Veterinary Hospital and Bayside Veterinary Hospital in Vallejo—she leads and directs a talented team of doctors and staff.
Julie's philosophy is simple: quality over quantity. She is committed to running state-of-the-art practices that uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine. However, exceptional customer service is just as important. She believes in treating every client like family, ensuring that each patient receives 100% of the team’s attention, care, and expertise at every visit.
Julie is currently working toward her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification, as she is deeply passionate about the veterinary profession and the continued growth of both practices. She resides in Vallejo with her two daughters, ages 6 and 14, her partner and step son, age 15, and their beloved pets, including a pit bull (her favorite breed!) and two cats. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her girls, especially traveling for her oldest daughter’s softball tournaments.Practice ManagerKelly Bailey
Kelly joined ACVH in January of 2021 and has taken the practice by storm as our lead Veterinary Assistant. She started her career caring for animals at a young age. Her love for animals blossomed from owning a variety of her own pets growing up. Early on in her life she stumbled upon pet sitting, while working at a pet store. It wasn’t long before she found herself working at her first animal hospital. Her immediate curiosities for what was going on in those surgery rooms lead to her taking the next steps to becoming a Veterinary Technician. Over the last decade, out of a pure love for what she does, Kelly has continued to grow her knowledge and skills by continuing her education in veterinary medicine. Kelly’s real passion is volunteering at wildfire devastated areas to reunite pets with their owners. When wildfire season is over, Kelly can be found fostering litters of kittens and puppies.
Kelly’s commitment to your pet's comfort and happiness has led her to be the first member of our staff to complete her Certification as a Fear Free Professional. We are so lucky to have Kelly as our staff supervisor as well as our lead Veterinary Assistant.
Assistant Manager, Lead Veterinary AssistantHeidy MelgarHeidy Melgar recently joined the ACVH team in 2023 as their remote Client Services Representative. Hailing from Southern California, she brings her expertise and enthusiasm to her role. Heidy's parents are originally from El Salvador, and she has a sister and a brother. She comes from a pet-loving family, as evidenced by their 13 pets, which include dogs, cats, tortoises, and geckos.
When Heidy is not busy answering phone calls and texts as part of her client services responsibilities, she enjoys indulging in the latest K-dramas, showcasing her passion for Korean television dramas. Additionally, she takes on the challenge of caring for her plants, striving to keep them healthy and thriving.
ACVH is thrilled to have Heidy as a valuable member of their exceptional client service team. Her dedication and love for animals, coupled with her cultural background and diverse interests, make her a valuable asset to the organizationRemote CSR since 2023
Racene BealsRacene started with ACVH in 2023. Originally from Sonoma County she has lived in Vallejo since 2011. She likes to say that working in vetmed is “Living the Dream” which she has been doing for 9 years. She is extremely passionate about working with both animals and people, and since coming to ACVH has become especially passionate about Fear Free. She is currently an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional.
A mom to 4 humans and 4 pets, Philly the Rottie, Boujee the cat, Genevieve and No Name the turtles when not working you can find Racene at the beach:)
Her favorite thing about working with ACVH is compassion towards not only animals but their families. Racene is an incredible addition to our front desk team and we are so excited to have her working with us.Client Relations CoordinatorBarbra LealBarbra has been with ACVH since April of 2023. She has worked in vetmed for 18 years and her favorite part is building relationships with clients and getting to know all of the pets. Since coming to ACVH she has also developed a passion for Fear Free and is currently a level 3 Fear Free Certified Professional.
A wife and mom of 2, Barbra says her kids are like “Night and Day”. She spends her time entertaining them at parks, going to the movies or taking day trips, or you can find her hanging out with her 3 cats, Mayhem, Charlotte and Simon. We are so happy Barbra has joined our team and can’t wait for you to meet her at your next appointment.Office ManagerKimberly LarryBio Coming Soon! Customer Service RepresentativeCrystal BrownBio Coming Soon!Veterinary AssistantRaveen GrewalBio Coming Soon!Veterinary AssistantChuck WanamakerA passionate carbon-based life-form dedicated to making the world a better place. They entered Vet Med in 2021 with the goal of having a positive impact, driven by a deep love for all animals. Originally from Gulfport, Mississippi, they've lived in over 10 states but planted roots in Vallejo with the purchase of a house in 2022, hoping to stay put for the long haul.
They hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development Psychology, specializing in Childhood Grief, with a minor in Irish History. Living with their wife and three cats, they also cherish their long-term partner. Outside of work and exploring, they enjoy dancing, hiking, traveling, gaming, and diving into new learning experiences. In their downtime, they love indulging in true crime, paranormal, and obscure fact videos.
Customer Service RepresentativeDr. MillerBio Coming Soon! Associate DVM
