Hill's Veterinary Hospital

Our mission at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital Inc. is to establish long term relationships with our clients and their pets, continually offering the best quality of medical care available today and in the future. We are committed to continuing education for our Doctors and staff. We will continue elite membership as an AAHA certified hospital. We will strive for excellent service for our clients and quality care for our patients, this will always be our priority. We will maintain an environment where courtesy, respect, and compassion are shown at all times. We will continue to emphasize preventive medicine as the means to achieve happier, healthier, and longer lives for our patients.
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  • 22163 REDWOOD RD.
  • CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
  • (Right Across from Trader Joe's)
  • (510) 881-5811
  • Fax: (510) 881-1651
  • Email Us
  • Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
  • Sat & Sun: Closed
  • Drop-off Appointments Available
  • Robert A. Hill, DVM

    Robert A. Hill, DVM

    Robert A. Hill DVM, a native of Detroit, Michigan received his BA in Animal Science and his DVM from Michigan State University in 1976. He practiced in San Francisco and the East Bay before establishing Hill's Veterinary Hospital Inc. in 1987. Dr. Hill has practiced in Castro Valley since 1980 developing a professional interest in the human animal bond, dermatology and geriatric medicine. In addition to practicing medicine and managing his veterinary hospital he is very active with his daughter Stacey enjoying church and school functions, snow skiing, wake boarding and boating every chance he can. Other hobbies include spending time with his dog, jogging, hiking, attending college sports and family functions. He resides in Pleasanton with his daughter Stacey, wife Stella, and his Border 
    Collie mix, Tyber.
    Years in Practice:
    Jun 09, 1976
    Education:
    Michigan State University
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  • Liz Kestler, DVM

    Liz Kestler, DVM

    Liz Kestler grew up in Saratoga, CA. She graduated from UC San Diego with a BA in Animal Physiology in 1989 and received her DVM from UC Davis in 1993. She joined Hill's Veterinary Hospital in February of 2004.  Her special interests include internal medicine and exotics.  When she is not working, she is busy shuttling her two kids Thomas and Emily to various activities and volunteering at their schools. Hobbies include reading, photography, running, camping and spending time with her family. She resides in Danville with her husband Bill and kids, her orange tabby cat Orangy and her sweet Golden Retriever Seamus.
    Years in Practice:
    Jun 09, 1993
    Education:
    UC Davis
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  • Laszlo Gyulassy, DVM

    Laszlo Gyulassy, DVM

    Laszlo Gyulassy, a native of Oakland, joined Hill's Veterinary Hospital in the fall of 2010.  He received his dual degrees in integrative biology and in molecular/cell biology from UC Berkeley in 2002, and his DVM from UC Davis in 2006.  Since completing an internship at VCA West LA in 2007, Dr Gyulassy has been practicing full-time as a relief veterinarian, filling in at 42 general and specialty/emergency practices.  In the past year, he has started to settle down a bit, working more regularly at a few of his favorite practices.  This has allowed him to enjoy more of his hobbies: hiking, skiing, and kayaking.  He resides in San Francisco with his fiance, and is on the lookout for the perfect apartment kitty.
    Years in Practice:
    Jun 09, 2006
    Education:
    UC Berkeley
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  • Alisa Strong – Technician
    I graduated from Western Career College in 2002 with an A.S. Degree and started working at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital right out of school. I have 3 kitties at home and my hobbies are anything outdoors, shopping, going to the movies, and spending time with my husband and family in my spare time.

    Jennifer (Jenny) Hicks – Technician
    I started working at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital in October of 2008. My hobbies include hiking with my dogs, camping, and watching movies. I own two cats and two Doberman Pinschers. I have been working in the vet industry for 7 years now and volunteered at Sulphur Creek Nature Rehabilitation Center for 4 years. I love working with all different types of animals.

    Leah Broom – Receptionist
    I started at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital in January 2012, prior to that I was worked at another clinic in Danville. While I don’t have any animals of my own at the moment, I grew up with just about everything you could legally have. My sister worked at a pet store growing up and would sneak in all kinds of snakes, lizards, bunnies, frogs and the list goes on. I think that’s where my love of animals began. As it is now, anything small and cute I want and whether it’s a girl or boy, it will be named, “Bob”.

    Linda Rumley – Client Communications
    After changing direction as a Graphic Designer, I spent 8 years working in animal welfare with the East Bay SPCA, and then moved on to join Hill’s Veterinary Hospital in April of 2011. I have one mix breed dog and one cat who get along like brother and sister. I am a vegetarian, love camping, hiking, movies, the ocean, making art, and spending time with my husband. We are expecting our first son in March 2012.

    Nikoletta (Nik) Anastasakis – Manager / Technician
    I started at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital in 2005 as a receptionist. Over the years I went to school and became a veterinary technician. I have two four legged babies: Nala, a Pomeranian and Titus “TyTy”, a Boxer. They love their weekend hikes. They are the joys of my life.

    Rebecca Schepis – Receptionist
    I have been at Hill’s Veterinary Hospital for a little over a year now and have been in the veterinary field for almost 4 years. My hobbies include the beach, scrapbooking, and going on trails with my dog. I love spending time with family, especially my young niece and nephew. I have a loving kitty and a fluffy Pyrenees Mix at home.

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