Melissa A. Byers, D.V.M.    

Dr. Byers is a 1981 graduate of The University of California at Davis.  She worked in a multi-doctor practice in Anaheim for six years and then became the owner of Lake Forest Animal Clinic in 1988. Dr. Byers is married and has two teenage sons.  Her husband, Rich Rauh, is an architect specializing in veterinary hospitals. Dr. Byers stays busy just keeping up with her family's many activities.

Jason L. Trope, D.V.M.

Lake Forest Animal Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Trope to our staff.  Dr. Trope is an undergraduate of Purdue University and 1999 graduate of Purdue University Vet School. He is a native of Florida and moved to California six years ago.  In his spare time he enjoys scuba diving, flying and paint ball.  Dr. Trope has a special interest in surgery.

 Karen O'Neill, D.V.M.

Lake Forest Animal Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen O'Neill to our staff.  Dr. O'Neill graduated from U.C. Davis in 1985 with a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Chemistry and in 1989 from the School of Veterinary Medicine. She worked as a research biochemist during her years at U.C. Davis.  Dr. O'Neill enjoys practicing small mammal medicine and surgery, including "pocket pets" such as rabbits, rats, ferrets, and guinea pigs.  Her special interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and canine reproduction.  Dr. O'Neill lives in Irvine with her husband and two daughters. She is active in equestrian sports and trains and competes in dressage.

Jennifer Self, D.V.M.

Lake Forest Animal Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Self to our staff.  Dr. Self received her Bachelor degree of Science in Biology from San Diego State University in 1997 and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001.  Dr. Self's special interests are internal medicine, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery.  Her husband is a sixth grade school teacher and they have two young daughters.  They also keep busy taking care of their two dogs and four cats.  Dr. Self enjoys the exciting field of veterinary medicine and truly loves her job.

    Our Caring Staff   

December 2007