Meet Our Team!
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Beach Boulevard Pet Hospital! We’re dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care for your pets.
Get To Know Our Team!
We’re wholeheartedly devoted to your pet’s well-being. We’re looking forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Meet The Owners
Dr. Eric Lizardo & Dr. Paige Hashimoto
Dr. Lizardo and Dr. Hashimoto are a husband and wife team that met in veterinary school and graduated from Tuskegee University. At Beach Boulevard Pet Hospital, they have a deep commitment to treating clients and their cherished pets like family, offering excellent veterinary care and exceptional service. Dr. Lizardo and Dr. Hashimoto are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.
Our Staff
Kathleen Duran
Kathleen has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years and has been working with Dr. Lizardo and Dr. Hashimoto since 2004.
She lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband, two beautiful boys, and two wild rescue kittens named Parker and Misty. Recently, a German Shepherd named Sadie and a Golden Retriever named Ruby were added to her family!
In the veterinary field since: 1998
Education: California State University, Fullerton
Amanda Patoc
Amanda is an RVT who graduated from the Windward Community College Veterinary Technology program in Oahu, Hawaii, where she was born and raised.
She lives with her two beautiful boys, her fur babies Mowgli, Harry, Stewart & Rosco, and her tortoise, Hamilton. Her special interests are dentistry and anesthesia.
In the veterinary field since: 2010
Amanda is certified in Canine and Feline CPR, First Aid, and Companion Animal Laser Therapy.
Oscar Gonzalez
Veterinary Technician
Oscar has been in the animal care profession for over 20 years and has loved every minute of it! He resides in Anaheim with his cat and snakes. He is an avid Star Wars and Disneyland fan!
In the veterinary field since: 1999
Education: California State University, Fullerton
Laura Avila
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
In the veterinary field since: 2022
Laura is a current student attending Cal Poly Pomona pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Animal Science. She owns two doggies, Benji the cockapoo and Toby the shih tzu, and two kitties, Monte and Zeus.
Marissa Lizardo
Marissa is currently a student Cal Poly Pomona in the Pre-Veterinary program, pursing an Animal Science degree, with a minor in Zoology. She likes hanging with her two cats, Goo and Mochi at home. Marissa enjoys drawing, writing and is fluent in Japanese.
In the veterinary field since: 2019
Emma Alavarez
Emma is a current student at Platt College in the Veterinary Technician program. Emma has 2 guinea pigs and is a proud failed foster mom to Roxxi Regina. Her hobbies include sewing, watching movies, and painting.
In the veterinary field since: 2021
Araceli Linke
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
In the veterinary field since: 2022
Araceli is attending Cal Poly Pomona, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. She is the proud owner of an energetic American bulldog named Creed.
Kona
Angel Hospital Mascot
Kona supervised patient care at Beach Blvd Pet Hospital from 2004 to 2018. We all LOVE and miss Kona!
Maui
Maui runs the hospital. He steals food on a regular basis and always gets caught! He always is on a diet. He knows when to console clients when needed. He is here 24/7 to supervise your pet’s care!
In the veterinary field since: 2019
Mochi
Hospital Mascot
Mochi is the newest member in training.
The way to our staffs hearts is FOOD!
Dr. Paige Hashimoto
DVM/Practice Owner
Dr. Hashimoto graduated from Tuskegee University and completed her internship at All Care Animal Referral Center. She volunteers at the Wetlands Wildlife Center and enjoys coaching basketball, excercising and scrapbooking.
In practice since: 1998
Education: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Interests: Internal Medicine
Dr. Eric Lizardo
DVM/Practice Owner
Dr. Lizardo and Dr. Hashimoto are a husband and wife team that met in veterinary school and graduated from Tuskegee University. Dr. Lizardo completed his internship at All Care Animal Referral Center and has a special interest in surgery. He also enjoys golfing, cycling and music.
In practice since: 1999
Education: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Interests: Surgery