Meet our caring team. We can’t wait to help you and your pet!
Ashley Weinberg, DVM – Practice Owner
Dr. Ashley Weinberg grew up in the Northeast and has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 5 years old. Her veterinary career started in 1994 when she began working as a receptionist and assistant in a veterinary hospital in New York. She attended Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2001. After graduation, she practiced in North Carolina for two years before moving to North County in 2003. She then worked as an associate veterinarian at other local animal hospitals before deciding to open her own practice in August 2013. She has a special interest in pain management and dental care. She regularly attends continuing education seminars to help provide the best care for her patients. Dr. Weinberg lives in San Marcos with her husband, two children, and Golden Retriever named Avery. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, California VMA, and the San Diego County VMA. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, movies, and spending time with her family.
Kristie Watanabe, DVM – Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Watanabe is excited to be the newest doctor to join the team at Twin Oaks Animal Hospital! She obtained her bachelors degree in Biology at Occidental College in Los Angeles in 2010. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences and has been practicing in North County San Diego since 2015.
She has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of orthopedic and neurologic cases. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and San Diego Veterinary Medical Association. Originating from Honolulu, Hawaii, Dr. Watanabe enjoys going to the beach, traveling, and trying new foods. She also loves spending time with her husband, friends, and her sassy old kitty, Oscar.
Puja Buch, DVM – Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Puja Buch was born in Mumbai, India, but spent much of her childhood years in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University where she obtained her B.S. in Biology and Psychology in 2009, and conducted post-graduate research in animal behavior and welfare. She then moved to Southern California to attend veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Following veterinary school, Dr. Buch completed a year-long internship with training in general practice, emergency and exotic/wildlife medicine. She has since been practicing in North County San Diego.
Outside of the clinic, you can find Dr. Buch exploring new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and cheering on her favorite Ohio sports teams. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and their cat Basil.
Christina Cano, RVT, Practice Manager
Christina began her career in the veterinary field in 2007, where she worked at a family-owned small animal general practice near her hometown in Massachusetts. She was eager to learn more and attended an accredited college program where she earned her degree in Veterinary Technology while continuing to work part-time. She later went on to work at a well-known 24 hour emergency/specialty hospital where she spent time working shifts in emergency/critical care and orthopedic/soft tissue surgery. Christina’s areas of interest include dentistry, pain management, staff onboarding, training, and support, as well as helping to cultivate a healthy workplace environment. She is a huge advocate for practicing “fear free” and “feline friendly” medicine, and has training in both techniques. Christina looks forward to being part of the continued growth here at Twin Oaks Animal Hospital. When not at work Christina enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking (especially Italian!), and traveling to new places.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Debbie, RVT
Veterinary Assistants
Ana
Courtney
Ilona
Leah
Client Service Representatives
Charlete
