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As a family-owned and operated veterinary hospital, we know what it means to treat your pets as a part of our family. Dr. Seungho “Sam” Kim has cared for this practice for over 30 years and now partners with his son and daughter, Dr. Edward Kim, DVM and Mary Kim, CVPM. Our primary goal as a veterinary practice is to provide your pet with the best quality treatments. At Imperial Animal Hospital, we provide the expertise your pet deserves through the comfort and trust of our family. Your pet’s health and well-being should be a priority, let us know how we can help! 

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Monday-Friday: 8AM – 12PM and 1PM – 5PM

Saturday: 8:00AM – 1:00PM

Closed on Sundays

*Closed on all major holidays.  Please call us to confirm any holiday hours.

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Ashlie Pham

Veterinary Animal Care Attendant

This is Ashlie! As you can tell by the spelling of her name she is unique and the newest member of our team. She started as a summer intern in June and is now employed part-time! Ashlie does not have any pets but that just means she can give extra love and care to our furry friends. She enjoys reading and snacking on coconut ice cream. Lastly, she is a fan and advocate of the pineapple on pizza debate.

Grace Kim

Veterinary Assistant

This is Grace! She has been working here for a little over half a year with us! She takes care of 2 cats, Malu and Chauvie. She aspires to one day become a Registered Veterinary Technician, as she strives to educate pet owners about the importance of preventative pet health. She enjoys fine dining, and she especially enjoys Korean cuisine. She loves music and singing as well. She would love to own lizards one day but also sees herself as a cat lady in the future.

Brianna Nuno

Administrative Client Coordinator

This is Brianna!  She has been with us for about 4 months and brings harmonious energy to our hospital. She currently has 2 dogs; Stormi and the newest addition to her family, Malfoy! She aspires to hold a career in the administrative field and in her free time she enjoys painting, watching scary movies and Harry Potter movies while indulging in hamburger specials. She is a Halloween fanatic and enjoys spending time at the beach as well.

Jess S

Operations Coordinator

This is Jess! She is one of our hard-working and loyal team members as she has been with us for 8 years now. She is a loving owner of 2 dogs that enjoy the great outdoors with her. She is devoted to her work here and is commonly known as the clinic’s jack-of-all-trades.

Joyce Sim

VA

This is Joyce, another one of our newest members to the team! Joyce has been with us for 3 months now and strives to continue her journey towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is planning to care for several furry friends in the near future – she is even considering caring for a llama! Joyce has a fun and outgoing personality, and she enjoys going to concerts and rollerskating. She also enjoys cooking and enjoys spicy foods. When she needs to wind down, Joyce finds time to listen to soothing ASMR videos

Marilyn Vilchis

Veterinary Assistant

This is Marilyn! Her enthusiastic personality has been with us since 2019. Marilyn’s dedicated work ethic will follow her as she aspires to become a veterinarian. She has 3 adopted dogs: Simba, Mambo, and Rex – along with 3 cats and 2 bunnies. She is an avid salsa dancer and enjoys a hike with a beautiful view. Marilyn hopes to one day own and care for her very own Goldendoodle.

Jorge Mora

Client Service Representative

This is Jorge! He is entering his second month with us and is already an essential member of our team. Jorge is a loving owner to his 3 dogs and is pursuing his education in accounting. He enjoys watching and playing soccer! His interests include traveling, enjoying all genres of music, and indulging in delicious Mexican cuisine.

Lauren Remigio

Client Service Coordinator

This is Lauren! She has been with us for 6 months now. She finds interest in companion animal-assisted therapy for mental health because she is a firm believer that animals can help heal people. She takes care of 2 dogs at home, a tripod named Nasa and a senior chihuahua mix named Ninja. She enjoys baking, reading, going on long walks, and eating good food. Some things that Lauren thinks are unique about her include her ability to roller skate backward and that she recently earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science!

Candace Nunez

Veterinary Assistant

This is Candace! She has been with our hospital for 5 years now! She owns a plethora of animals – 26 and counting! She aspires to be a Registered Veterinary Technician in the near future. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, hiking, eating Mexican food, and loves listening to classic rock. Her family is her everything. She is an avid karaoke-er and loves socializing!

Brandon Tsai

CVA

This is Brandon! He has been with us for 2 years. His kindhearted energy brings a great atmosphere to our hospital. Brandon is a college student who is working hard to continue his education in vet school.  He is a loving owner to his golden retriever, Caesar, and betta fish, Blues Clues. Brandon enjoys rock climbing, basketball, and soccer. He can make a delicious spam musubi dish and enjoys R&B music.

Senthaly Vasquez

Animal Care Attendant

This is Senthaly, one of our newest team members! Her charming and caring attitude hits home with our patients. Senthaly not only has 5 pets but also cares for a leopard gecko named Ziggy. She hopes to further her education in the field of animal science. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and watching Tik Toks. Her all-time favorite food is sushi!

Mary Kim

CVPM

This is Mary! She is our practice manager here at Imperial Animal Hospital. Through her role as a CVPM, Mary plays a vital part in making sure everything within our clinic runs smoothly. Mary owns a total of 9 pets, all of which are rescues! Her love for her own pets extends over to our patients here, as she ensures that they are given quality care and treatment. In her spare time, Mary enjoys golfing, being outdoors, and indulging in hot dogs or hamburgers – two of her favorite foods!

Dr. Luke Jung

DVM

Dr. Luke Jung earned his DVM in South Korea at Jeju National University in 2008. In 2014, he completed the PAVE program while attending Louisiana State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in order to gain clinical experience with animals. In addition to earning his DVM, he also specializes in animal acupuncture through completing the Veterinary Acupuncture Certification program at Florida’s Chi University in 2015.  When he is not working, Dr. Jung finds interest in history, economics, and other related topics. He also enjoys going on walks or hikes in coastal regions in California.

Dr. Edward Kim

DVM

Dr. Edward Kim earned his DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences in 2013. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Riverside. He has provided exceptional care for his patients here at Imperial Animal Hospital for the last 8 years. In his spare time, Dr. Kim enjoys his favorite foods, trying new cuisines, and also spends time playing video games. A unique and helpful trait about Dr. Kim is his ability to speak and comprehend Spanish and Korean in addition to English!

Dr. Seungho "Sam" Kim

DVM

Dr. Seungho “Sam” Kim earned his DVM at the University of Seoul in South Korea in 1976. He gained experience through multiple internships involving small and large animals in both Philadelphia and Virginia before starting a practice in 1980. In his free time, Dr. Sam Kim enjoys hiking, going on bike rides, camping, off-roading, and golfing.