Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Leslie Holeman is happy to be part of the team at Woodland Veterinary Hospital. Growing up in a small, semi-rural town near Fresno, CA, she had a variety of pets (hamsters, rats, fish, frogs, birds, cats and dogs). With this love of animals, along with an avid interest in science, becoming a veterinarian was naturally one of her dreams. In college at UC Santa Cruz, she got involved in molecular biology research, and her career path took a turn in that direction. After 6 years of working in the biotechnology industry, Dr. Holeman decided it was time to revisit that dream of becoming a veterinarian. She spent some time working as a technician and volunteering at wildlife rescue and research organizations, and was accepted at UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine for the Class of 2008. Since graduating from vet school, Dr. Holeman has been working in small animal private practice, treating primarily cats and dogs, but loves to see the occasional rabbit, pocket pet or backyard chicken. She enjoys developing relationships with clients and their pets, and helping pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy with preventative care. She loves the variety of being a general practitioner, where a typical day can bring new puppy/kitten exams, medical and surgical cases, preventative maintenance, emergencies, and more. When not at work, Dr. Holeman enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her sonsÂ’ schools, swimming with a local Masters team, hiking, camping, gardening, and learning to play guitar. Her family includes her husband, their two young sons, two beagles, and 6 chickens. Dr. Holeman is excited to be working with everyone at Woodland Vet Hospital, especially you and your pets!
