Nicole Captanian

Dr. Nicole Captanian grew up in the neighboring town of San Rafael. Her grandfather owned a small business that sold veterinary supplies to vet hospitals throughout the Bay Area, and he sparked her interest in veterinary medicine at a young age. She began working at a local veterinary hospital at the age of 16 and has devoted her life to the study of animals ever since. After receiving her bachelor's of science and veterinary degrees from the University of California, Davis, she ventured to New York City for a year of advanced training in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center.

She has since settled at Fairfax Veterinary Clinic and received her certification in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. She loves seeing exotic pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, birds, and particularly reptiles, in addition to dogs and cats; and enjoys developing close relationships with her furry, feathery, and scaly patients and their families.

Dr. Captanian lives with her dog, Chase, her red-footed tortoise, Bob, her corn snake, Neo, and her husband, Wes, and her son, Wyatt. Outside of work she enjoys rock climbing, yoga, hiking, traveling, and running.