SF AMC

11/06/2024

Can you handle this cuteness overload?? had his visit with us we are all swooning over the most adorable face and ears. .amc

10/31/2024

Our ER is open! Thank you for your patience – we’re ready to serve you and your pets!

10/22/2024

Another amazing grant funding story!

Meet sweet Benji, who obtained a humerus fracture. In order to avoid limb amputation, the fracture repair needed to be done as soon as possible by an orthopedic specialiist. A repair in such a small kitten is especially challenging. Benji is very loved and well cared for, but his dad needed some help with the very large unexpected expense to avoid having to amputate. We teamed up with the incredible San Francisco Aid for Animals and between their grant, an AMC match, and dad's contribution, Dr. Polidoro was able to perform a successful fracture repair!

At the end you'll find a cute picture of Benji in hospital along with the pre and post op x-rays.

A final note- there are so many animals we have been able to perform emergency life saving/enhancing treatments on because of SF Aid for Animals. We are so incredibly grateful for them, and if you are ever wanting to donate to a great community organization, this is the one!

10/08/2024

Wow it’s been a cute couple of weeks 😋
These brave little angels did so great for their first vet visits: Akma, Norman, Winnie and Kevin

10/01/2024

I love my surgery team!!!

10/01/2024

Surgery peeps! Love working with you!

10/01/2024

SFAMC surgery peeps you make me so happy working with you

10/01/2024

09/20/2024

🐣 First vet visit roundup to brighten your day: Dylan, Penelope and Norman

09/13/2024

I think we can all agree the patient cuddles when we have a moment to sit are a major highlight of our days

09/03/2024

We are so excited to announce the addition of an amazing third Internal Medicine Specialist this Fall. Dr. Bianca Zampieri will be joining our team of board-certified internal medicine specialists at SF Animal Medical Center this October 2024. She is originally from Houston and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University. She then completed a comprehensive small animal rotating internship at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists where she first met several of the specialists that ultimately became the founding team at SF Animal Medical Center. Dr. Zampieri pursued additional advanced training as an Internal Medicine specialty intern at VCA Animal Specialty Group before undertaking her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2022, she became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Dr. Zampieri worked in Los Angeles as a skilled specialist for a few years before making the decision to return to San Francisco to join her colleagues at SF Animal Medical Center.
As a board-certified veterinary internist, Dr. Zampieri manages a variety of chronic diseases and has a particular interest in feline medicine – especially senior cats, immune-mediated diseases, and gastroenterology. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring her love for film and music, staying active through boxing classes, and spending time with her two cats – Murphy and Noah.
With Dr. Zampieri joining the team, the Internal Medicine team will be available 7 days a week to see consultations, manage hospitalized ICU patients, and perform full diagnostic tests including ultrasounds, endoscopies, and CT scans.

08/31/2024

Hoping September brings as many adorable wellness visits as August 🥹 Just a few of our new little friends: Ruby Rose, Mabel & Bertie, and Vinny

08/31/2024

Hoping September brings as many adorable wellness visits as August 🥹 Just a few of our new little friends: Ruby Rose, siblings Mabel and Gertie, and Vinnie

08/20/2024

A beautiful success story! Many may not know this, but when a pet is in need of a life saving treatment but there is a lack of funds to do so, we work very hard to make sure the treatment can happen- both through obtaining grants and contributing ourselves. Meet Ares, a unique situation of a shelter puppy who had a fracture. The sad truth is that due to lack of shelter funding, most pets needing a specialist procedure would either be put to sleep or have to get an amputation. The shelter Pets In Need came to us and we were able to all come together to make the fracture repair happen, piecing together funding from the shelter, AMC, all doctors involved in treatment, and a couple of outside grant sources.

The first two pictures were taken during recovery at the shelter, and the next three are from Ares’s new forever home. Mom reports he is doing well, his goofy personality continues to blossom and he is clearly loved dearly. See if you can spot where the fracture is in the 6th pic, and check the 7th to see if you were right !

08/19/2024

A farewell post to Suzzy, we are really going to miss you but are so excited for this next leg in your career journey!

Suzzy has been an Internal Medicine (IM) tech at AMC since our genesis in 2022, after following our specialists from another hospital. She’s been an amazing go-to person for clients and staff members alike for all things IM, she does such an incredible job of making sure that treatments are coordinated smoothly and that pets and their parents get the best care possible. She even makes beautiful sympathy arrangements that we send to clients which you’ll find in the photos above (IG: furever_serene_succulents)

She’s really got such a huge heart, it’s no surprise what she has chosen for this next leg of her career journey. Suzzy is going back to school to become a veterinary social worker, where she will provide invaluable support for pet parents and veterinary staff. She is also interested in working with under-represented communities, particularly Spanish-speaking ones. We hope to work with her again in her new role someday, we know she’ll be such an incredible support system for people!

08/16/2024

STAFF SPOTLIGHT!!!

Meet RubyLove, our incredible Oncology Service Coordinator. Service Coordinators are another unique role at AMC. They essentially are the go-to person for our specialty departments, ensuring that pets and their parents get the best care possible. They form deep bonds with pet parents as they are there with them throughout their entire AMC journey, and they are a hugely important part of the specialty teams- helping take a load off of the doctors and nurses. RubyLove was nominated for how much she really goes above and beyond to make sure pet parents have the best experience possible during a challenging time. She's also the glue for the oncology department, making sure things run smoothly. We are so grateful for all she does for clients, pets, and the team1 Here is a little interview we did with RubyLove to get to know her a little better:

1. How long have you been at AMC?
I have been at SFAMC for two years!

2. Do you have any pets? Let's hear about them.
I have two cats: Figgy Pudding and Queso and a bearded dragon named Small Fry. Pudding and Queso are two crazy tabbies who love to run all over my apartment or snuggle me on the weekends and Small Fry just likes to lay around and eat haha. Pudding is actually one of the pet models that has a portrait hung in one of the GP exam rooms downstairs!

3. Do you have a favorite story about a patient?
There are too many stories of patients that I loved. I speak to clients so often, I do get attached to many Onco patients and their wonderful parents. There was one patient in particular, Bosun who decided we weren’t giving him as many snacks as he would like and he decided to knock down our treat bin in our office and attempt to steal a mouthful of treats. I have also gotten tons of wiggles from patients when I notice them in the lobby and love getting to say hi to all of them when they come in!

4. Tell us about how your journey into the vet field.
I actually stumbled into the field, starting as a pet groomer then kennel aid, then CSR prior to my current role of SC. I had recently lost a pet of my own, and I fell in love with getting to work with animals and their pet parents. I love being able to help clients get answers, feel like they are being listened to, and validate their concerns. As a pet parents myself, vet care can be tricky and anything I can do to help people feel empowered and educated is a win for me!

5. What are your hobbies outside of work?
Besides spending time with my animals, I love to read, binge movies and TV shows, cook and bake and crochet anything from hats to pet sweaters for me and my coworkers!

6. Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I fell in love with Oncology because it is a service that helps families through a very difficult time and who might just need extra help. These are the most precious of our patients and a cancer diagnosis can be scary. This department aims to provide excellent care and compassion as we navigate this health journey for the pet parents as much as for the pets. It is an honor to be a part of that.