About Me

I grew up in both Southern California and in Norway. We always had a variety of animals in our home. From a young age I knew I wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. 

While competing for their women's NCAA basketball team, I earned my Bachelor's degree in Animal Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2007. 

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I returned to Europe for vet school, and was awarded my veterinary degree in the United Kingdom at the University of Bristol in 2013. The first two years of my young vet career I spent working with small animals in Cardiff, Wales. 

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In 2015 I moved back to my home state of California and started working in San Francisco and the surrounding area.

After witnessing the wonders of acupuncture and alternative medicine in practice, I completed the Small Animal Acupuncture course in June 2019 at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. 

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I am passionate about providing the highest level of care for all my patients in a compassionate, stress-free manner. I enjoy most facets of veterinary medicine but am most interested in internal medicine and especially geriatric care. 

I hold a number of animals very close to my heart, but have a special bond with my geriatric, mixed breed dog named Mia. 

How a Housecall Works

A housecall visit enables us to reduce fear/stress  of our furry loved ones by performing the exam and treatments in the home-setting. This also enables Dr Ravn to assess your pet in their natural environment. We ask for a 15 minute grace period from the start of the appointment as traffic can be unpredictable. Dr Ravn will text ahead of time if running behind and to give a rough arrival time. 

How Does a Visit Work?

If you feel comfortable with it, Dr Ravn will enter your home to perform your pet's exam and treatments.

Alternatively, dogs can be examined outside. Unfortunately due to concern for escape, it is best if cats are examined indoors.

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How to Prepare for a Visit

Cats: It is advised to put your cat in a small room such as a bathroom, or in a carrier shortly before the appointment time to allow easy access to them.

Dogs: It is advised to have a collar/harness on them at the time of visit to enable Dr Ravn to examine them more readily.

COVID-19 Preparations

Dr Ravn and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and will be masked at all times during the appointment. It would be appreciated if clients were also masked if the appointment is performed indoors per the CDC's recommendations. 

A Little More Information

Area of Service

Dr Ravn provides service to San Francisco and the north Peninsula. Unfortunately, Dr Ravn is not able to provide care across bridges or areas south of Menlo Park. 

Hours of Service

Mondays: 9-5 

Tuesdays: 9-5 

Wednesdays: 9-5

Thursdays: 9-5

Fridays: 10:30-3

Saturdays: every other Sat 9-3

Veterinary Services Offered

Acceptable forms of Payment:

Cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, and at request credit card for a small fee

Policies

Prescription Policy:

Dr Ravn does not call pharmacies to fill prescriptions, nor does she approve prescriptions online. Rather, Dr Ravn will provide a written prescription which can be used to fill medications at your desired pharmacy.

See form below to submit a prescription request. 

Cancellation

Policy:

If an appointment is cancelled fewer than 24 hours before the appointment, a cancellation fee of $90 will be charged. 

SAGE- SF

24 hour emergency and specialty center

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600 Alabama St

San Francisco, 94110

tel. (415) 566-0540