Dr. Jose Arambulo
Owner and Chief Veterinarian
Since I was little, I have always been surrounded by animals. Growing up in the Philippines, we had goats, pigs, chickens, cats, and dogs at my house. I was always the one tasked with taking care of them, and I enjoyed it. As I got older, I knew I wanted to go into medicine, but I couldn’t decide whether to study human or veterinary medicine. After much thought, I decided to follow my childhood passion for animals and pursue veterinary medicine.
Once Bloomfield Animal Hospital was under my ownership in 2001, I knew I wanted a practice filled with compassion, good communication, community outreach, and, most importantly, good veterinary medicine. I have always tried to educate and ensure that our patients maintain a high quality of life with their owners. These pets are family members and deserve nothing less. That is our job at Bloomfield: to ensure that every pet that walks through our doors lives the best, happiest, and healthiest life.
My team and I also participate in our city’s annual emergency preparedness fair. This is a very fun event that allows us to teach our community about what they need for their pets in case of an emergency. We have also held pet CPR and pet First Aid seminars here at Bloomfield, and we help our local seniors by partnering with Grandpaws Foundation. Grandpaws Foundation is a non-profit that helps low-income seniors receive pet food and veterinary grants.
When I am not with my patients, I am at home with my dog, Marsh, and enjoying family time with my wife and 3 sons. I enjoy exploring new countries, hiking, spending time with my extended family, and fine-tuning my barbecuing skills.
Dr. Fred Brewer
Visiting Cardiologist
Dr. Fred Brewer is a board-certified (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) veterinary cardiologist. He is a native of southern California, growing up in Long Beach, where he attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Later, he received his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Following the 4 years at Cornell University, he completed a 1-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles with Dr. Stephen J. Ettinger.
This was followed by a 3 year Cardiology residency at Cornell University, where he was trained to perform minimally invasive interventional procedures such as pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasties, and PDA occlusions. He has a keen interest in electrophysiology, has extensively studied the canine sinus node, and has published in veterinary medical journals. Additionally, he is experienced in the management of complex arrhythmias and the treatment of refractory heart failure.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Brewer please know that your pet must have had an exam at Bloomfield Animal Hospital within the past 6 months and your pet must be current with all their vaccines (DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies).
Dr. Ann Reed
Visiting Radiologist
Dr. Anne Reed graduated in 1991 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University, and she completed residency in radiology at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995. Dr. Reed has been a Board-certified Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary radiology since that time. She moved to the Golden State in 1998 to provide diagnostic ultrasound and radiographic reviews for veterinary patients throughout Southern California.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Reed please know that your pet must have had an exam at Bloomfield Animal Hospital within the past 6 months and your pet must be current with their rabies vaccine.
Dr. Zachery Smith
Traveling Surgeon
Veterinary Orthopedics of California was created to develop a new experience for clients and general care veterinarians through an unprecedented approach to surgical services. Dr. Zachery Smith is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. During Dr. Smith’s training he has been able to work with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has also had the privilege of lecturing both domestically and internationally on topics such as elbow replacement biomechanics, novel therapies for canine arthritis including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, hyaluronic acid and intraarticular injection treatment. These special interests carry over into his clinical practice with a pursuit for continued advancement in options for both minimally invasive and surgical therapies.