About us

Owner Dr. Cliff Gravem attended the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing at Midtown Animal Clinic since graduating in 1979. He was employed as an assistant and technician throughout his term at veterinary school, and purchased Midtown Animal Clinic from the previous owner in 1983. He enjoys all aspects of companion animal medicine and takes a special interest in surgery and ultrasound. In 2003 he completed a prestigious Don Low-CVMA Practitioner Fellowship program in ultrasonography.

Dr. Aine Coil is a 1999 graduate of the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and is currently providing medical and surgical care for our clients’ pets. She, also, has been a long-time employee of our clinic prior to receiving her D.V.M. degree.

Dr. Melissa Hartinger graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She was employed with us as a veterinary technician throughout her first three years at veterinary school and we are very thrilled to have her back with us as a D.V.M..

Dr. Kim Nguyen graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Her interests include internal medicine and dermatology.

Dr. Sarah Cocherell graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She enjoys working with all companion animals and has a special fondness for pet birds.