Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Vassilev earned her DVM degree at the University of Illinois, then completed advanced training through a one-year private practice internship in Ventura, California. Traveling to Texas, she fulfilled a residency in emergency and critical care medicine at the Animal Medical Center leading to board certification in emergency and critical care medicine in 2005. Dr Vassilev has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Diego area for 13 years and frequents the dog parks and beaches with her six amenable dogs (see Minis Story).