Village Square Woodside
Our Team
Our caring veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff are the heart of our animal hospital. They demonstrate unwavering care and compassion, working tirelessly to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for both you and your pet. With gentle handling and a calming atmosphere, they go above and beyond to make every visit a positive experience.
village square woodside VETERINARY TEAM
We are committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care with a personal touch, ensuring your pets receive the love and attention they deserve.
DVMs
DR. MELANIE CONNOR, DVM
After completing her veterinary studies, Dr. Connor returned to her roots in California and delved into a comprehensive year-long internship focusing on sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, and critical care. Since then, she has thrived in private practice, leveraging her diverse skill set to provide top-notch care to her furry patients.
In 2020, Dr. Connor further expanded her toolkit by earning her acupuncture certification from CuraCore Veterinary Acupuncture. This additional expertise enables her to craft personalized treatment plans tailored not only to the needs of her patients but also to seamlessly integrate with her clients’ lifestyles.
Beyond the clinic walls, Dr. Connor finds joy and fulfillment in various outdoor pursuits. Whether she’s riding and competing with her beloved horses, Volt and Noodle, hiking and camping alongside her fiancé and dog, Huck, or embarking on adventures to explore new destinations. She embraces every opportunity to immerse herself in nature and new experiences. Dr. Connor’s dedication to her patients, coupled with her adventurous spirit, truly sets her apart in the veterinary field.
DR. Belen Marquez, DVM
After graduation, Dr. Barragan headed to Ames, Iowa, to complete a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Iowa State University, where she mainly worked in the ER and internal medicine department. In 2021, she completed a two-year Small Animal Clinical Nutrition Residency program at the University of California, Davis. During her residency, Dr. Barragan obtained expertise in developing customized nutritional plans for dogs and cats, including formulating home-cooked diet recipes. Dr. Barragan completed her Board Certification through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in August 2022.
Dr. Barragan continued developing relationships with pets and clients by working at a private practice in the California Bay Area before joining Village Square Woodside in October 2023. She currently sees general practice patients and offers customized clinical nutrition consultations for dogs and cats.
Dr. Barragan has a cute poodle mix called Taffy, and enjoys taking her to the beach with her husband.
Dr. ANACLARA MUÑOZ , DVM
Dr. AnaClara Muñoz completed her veterinary degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, followed by a 6-month research internship with the University of Bristol (UK) Animal Welfare and Behavior group. She continued her clinical experience with a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Kansas State University, followed by a three-year behavioral medicine (veterinary psychiatry) residency at North Carolina State University.
During her residency, Dr. Muñoz treated a variety of patients, including dogs, cats, birds, and even lemurs and bears! She also studied the effect of a medication for storm anxiety used for storm phobia in dogs and published her results in a scientific journal.
After her residency, Dr. Muñoz came to the Bay Area and worked for a year and a half at the SF SPCA behavior specialty clinic before returning to general practice here at Village Square Woodside in March 2024. Dr. Muñoz is passionate about preventative behavioral care and identifying and addressing chronic pain in pets and currently sees general practice patients. She is Fear Free Certified and enjoys helping her patients feel as comfortable and safe as possible during their appointments.
Although originally from Mexico, Dr. Muñoz spent a great part of her childhood in the Bay Area and is thrilled to be back. Dr. Muñoz enjoys hiking with her husband and her lovely Corgi, Argos, on the weekends and training Argos to do his physical therapy exercises at home.
Dr. Amanda Hedges, DVM
Dr. Amanda Hedges is an Associate Veterinarian at Village Square Veterinary Hospital. She graduated from UC Davis in 2014 and has been practicing veterinary medicine for 10 years, encompassing both large animal and small animal practice. Her professional interests are general practice, preventative care, and client education. When caring for patients, she values a whole-pet approach, providing compassionate care, and balancing pet needs with owner resources. She believes that having pets makes people better people, and she is honored to contribute to a positive relationship between people and animals.
In her free time, she likes to garden, read, stay connected with family and friends, and explore local Peninsula cities. The feline friend in her photo above is (OR She and her husband share their home with) Paris, aka Kiki, rescued at 10 years old from Pets in Need. No pet is too old for a loving home!
RVTs
LUCILE, RVT
Lucile has been on the team since 2015 as another of our talented RVTs. She works at both of our locations. Lucile has a son at home, two cats, and two dogs named Lola and Luna. She enjoys spending time with her family, running/hiking with her dogs, and reading.
Veterinary assistants
MEGAN, VA
ALLIE, VA
Victoria, VA
Victoria joined Village Square full time in 2021 but volunteered for the clinic while in highschool. She also volunteered at the SPCA briefly which gave her a huge motivation to continue her work for animal care. On her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and her cat Diamond.
Tiffany, VA
Cynthia, VA, CRS, Kennel
CRS
Bernadette, CRS
ALE, CRS
With her experience as an Applied Behavioral Specialist, Ale helps with the scheduling of our behavioral cases.
In addition to her administrative time, you’ll find her keeping client educational literature in stock. Ale is happily married with one child and a cute cat named “Nino.”