Our Team
Practice Manager
Dannielle Calderon, RVT
Dannielle is a RVT with over 20 years experience. She has worked at several different practices in California over the years and is very excited about helping create a neighborhood legacy here with our team. Her passion is animal nutrition and trying to adopt every pet she sees. In her free time she is found reading, gardening and hanging with her pitbull Apollo and her cat Princess Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon.
Technicians
Rebecca Hance, RVT
Rebecca is a Registered Veterinary Technician, with 20 years of small animal general practice experience. She is from San Fernando Valley. She is a cat person and spends her home time with her husband and cat Lily. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exploring the great outdoors.
Jose Murcia
Jose was born and raised in Los Angeles and has been working in the veterinary field for over 12 years. Currently, he is pursuing his RVT license to further expand his skills and knowledge. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in a variety of settings, including emergency care, mobile clinics, high-volume spay/neuter programs, and general practice—where he spent nearly 11 years before joining the team at Paw Priority. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and riding his motorcycle. At home, he's a proud pet parent to a Maltese mix and an orange domestic shorthair cat, both of whom he adores.
Canine Resources
Lyla Ameis
Meet Lyla, our enthusiastic Canine Resources Manager at Paw Priority! Lyla has a ten-year background in veterinary medicine as Dr. Ameis's best friend and loyal companion. She specializes in water retrieval and cuddles, with advanced certifications in tail-wagging and belly rub facilitation. A true "paws-on" professional, Lyla excels at keeping spirits high and stress levels low. Whether it’s barking up new ideas or sniffing out ways to boost morale, she’s always ahead of the pack. Lyla is always ready to be an emotional support animal, proving daily that she’s not just a good girl—she’s the best girl. 🐾