Nurturing long-lasting relationships.
Learn more about our Doctors at ZumiVet.
Elizabeth McCalley, DVM, CCRT
Veterinarian
Helping animals has been my life’s passion. When I was 13 years old, I adopted my first dog, Coco, after many years of begging my parents. It was quickly apparent that Coco was very ill. My mom warned me that she might not make it. Not willing to accept that fate for my new best friend, I began researching her symptoms online. I asked my veterinarian to prescribe her a different antibiotic, and after taking the new medication, she quickly recovered. From that point on, being an excellent veterinarian was my mission. This led me from Texas to New York to pursue an undergraduate degree at Cornell University in animal science and back to Texas A&M University for veterinary school.
After graduation, I began practicing in Austin, Texas, for a major corporate pet hospital. I relocated with that practice to “America’s finest city,” San Diego. I instantly fell in love with the pet-centric culture of San Diego. After gaining much valuable experience, I decided I wanted to enter into a private practice setting to provide a more personalized experience for my clients and their pets. I became the medical director at a boutique pet clinic in Coronado. This eye-opening experience showed me what dedication to excellence in this field can do for pet health and nurture long-lasting relationships with pet parents. During my tenure there, I attained AAHA accreditation for the clinic—a feat only achieved by 15% of veterinary practices—and became Fear Free certified.
I am grateful to be able to work as a partner with my clients to ensure that their pets live long and healthy lives. I strive to provide every pet and pet parent with the quality of care that I would expect for my own dog, Radar.
Erin Belleville, DVM, cVMA
Veterinarian
Education:
University of California, Davis, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
California Polytechnic State University, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Born and raised on a ranch in Louisiana, I began working with and learning from animals before I could even walk or talk. Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of species as a zookeeper, marine mammal trainer, and veterinarian. Each experience taught me more as I performed and practiced positive reinforcement training techniques and veterinary medicine on reptiles, birds, dolphins, rhinos, and more. As a small animal practitioner I implement these same concepts with my patients and educate veterinary clinic staff and pet families about the importance and success of Fear Free in veterinary medicine. I am also passionate about integrative medicine, and am certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture.
In my free time, I enjoy water skiing, hiking, and traveling. I have 2 incredible senior rescue pups, and a very special horse who takes me on beautiful trail rides. Each year I am lucky to spend time in the Adirondack wilderness of upstate New York to enjoy lake life and time with family in the forested outdoors. It is there that I participate in sailboat races on a tiny Sunfish, and hone my water skiing skills. If you’ve never explored that part of the world, I highly recommend it!
Our Staff
Jatara Torres, RVT
Hi, I’m Jatara, a San Diego resident for the last 15 years, born and raised on the south side of Chicago. As a young girl, I always knew that I wanted to work with animals. Prior to starting my career in the veterinary field, however, I joined the United States Navy. I dedicated 10 years of my life to service for my country, and after being honorably discharged in 2014 from active duty, I served in the Navy Reserves for an additional 2 years at the Point Loma Naval Base.
After completing my service, I attended San Diego City College and obtained my Associates in Liberal Arts & Sciences in 2018. Immediately after, I enrolled in the Animal Health Technology program at San Diego Mesa Community College. I graduated from there in 2020 with another Associates in Animal Health Technology. I obtained my Registered Veterinary Technician license right after and have been practicing in the field ever since!
Throughout my career, I have worked with many different species of animals. I have a soft spot for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. As a RVT, my goal and passion is being able to provide the best compassionate Fear Free care I can for all my patients. However, my favorite part of the job is learning about their personalities and hearing all the cute, sometimes embarrassing stories you’ve shared together.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my partner, our daughters, and our mini zoo (2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a sucker mouth catfish). You can find me volunteering with organizations like Project Street Vet, Gary Gives, and local events. My hobbies outside of animals include salsa dancing, painting, listening to music, and being outside under the beautiful sun (which is why I could never go back to the Windy City). I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know you and your pet!
Gleeze Marie Galang
Hey there! I’m Gleeze, your friendly Client Service Representative (CSR) here at ZumiVet. I was born in the Philippines, where my love for animals naturally led me into the world of veterinary medicine. I’ve worked in local clinics here and later as a CSR for vet clinics in the U.S.—an experience that taught me that good communication is just as important as good care.
At Zumivet, I’m the voice (and sometimes the emoji) behind the messages and calls, making sure clients and doctors stay on the same page. I love being part of a team that genuinely cares about both pets and their people.
When I’m off work, you’ll probably find me volunteering for animal rescues, spending lazy afternoons with my three cats and two dogs, or—true to my Pisces nature—drifting off into a daydream somewhere between “productive” and “napping.”