Silvia Drekic
Anesthesia
Overland Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Silvia Drekic is a Louisiana native who earned undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology from the University of New Orleans and a Master’s in Wildlife Conservation from LSU. She completed her DVM at UC Davis in 2001 and began her clinical career in Orange County as a mobile equine veterinarian, eventually owning a multi-doctor equine practice. In 2010, she launched a mixed animal mobile practice, blending traditional and alternative medicine to care for horses, llamas, alpacas, goats, cats, and dogs.
In 2018, Dr. Drekic transitioned into academia as Medical Director and Teaching Director for the Veterinary Technology Program at Stanbridge University. She later returned to private practice as Managing Doctor at Laguna Beach Animal Hospital and now leads a seven-doctor team at Overland Veterinary Clinic in Los Angeles.
Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Food Animal Therapy from the Chi Institute, Dr. Drekic has special interests in senior wellness, anesthesia, nutrition, dentistry, and internal medicine. She has volunteered internationally, offering care to underserved communities and their animals. She is also a current member of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Now back at UC Davis for the Don Low Academy, Dr. Drekic is thrilled to collaborate with students and faculty, bringing her diverse experience to enrich both her staff and fellow clinicians.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and pets, as well as hiking, cooking, reading suspense novels, and traveling.
Martine Corman
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Walnut Creek, CA
Originally from Canada, Dr. Martine Corman earned both her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a specialized graduate diploma in Business Administration and Management from the University of Montreal. Following graduation, she completed a general rotating internship in medicine and surgery for small and exotic animals.
Dr. Corman has since worked as an emergency veterinarian, including six years at Canada’s largest veterinary hospital and five years in emergency medicine at referral centers in the Bay Area. Through this experience, she developed a strong interest in complex internal medicine cases and remains committed to continuous learning to provide the best care possible for pets in her community.
She is a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Corman enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running ultramarathons, cycling, yoga, and hiking. She and her husband are proud pet parents to two dogs, Pablo and Cali, and a cat named Catpuccino.
Ethan McEnroe
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Atascadero, CA
Dr. Ethan McEnroe is a first-generation American from Bakersfield, California, whose passion for veterinary medicine was inspired by his father, a dairy veterinarian, and childhood evenings spent listening to James Herriot stories. He earned his Animal Science degree from Chico State and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis.
After starting his career at a 24/7 emergency hospital—eventually serving as medical director—Dr. Ethan founded PetMed Urgent Care in 2023 to meet the growing demand for timely veterinary services. He later partnered with Dr. Joe Raleigh to open Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital, the Central Coast’s first specialty referral center.
An active leader in the profession, Dr. Ethan chairs the CVMA Membership Committee and serves as its first Early Career Veterinarian Board Member. He advocates for strong practice culture, support staff advancement, and the preservation of privately owned practices.
In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Don Low/CVMA Academy and will complete advanced training in emergency and critical care at UC Davis.
Dr. Ethan lives in Atascadero with his wife, daughter, and a small menagerie of pets. He enjoys horseback riding, backpacking, dog shows, golf, and working on home projects around their property.
Sophia Papageorgiou
Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
San Francisco, CA
Born and raised in San Francisco, Dr. Sophia Papageorgiou discovered her passion for animals during childhood weekends spent at the San Francisco Zoo. She later worked there as a teen, caring for and handling animals in the Education Department—an experience that sparked a lifelong dedication to animal health.
Dr. Papageorgiou holds a B.S. in Animal Science & Zoology from UC Davis and earned her DVM from Tufts University, where she focused on international and wildlife medicine, including fieldwork on African elephants in Tanzania. She completed internships in both small animal emergency and wildlife medicine, and later worked as a zoo veterinarian before returning to UC Davis to earn a Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, with a focus on wildlife infectious diseases.
Currently, Dr. Papageorgiou serves as the medical director and emergency veterinarian at a local emergency animal hospital. Her work in small animal emergency medicine builds on years of experience managing complex and urgent cases in wildlife and zoo settings.
A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Papageorgiou has taught at UC Davis for many years and was honored to be selected as a Don Low Academy in Emergency and Critical Care. She is a member of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and is committed to advancing veterinary medicine through clinical excellence, continued learning, and team collaboration.
Laura Such
Ophthalmology
Atascadero, CA
Dr. Laura Such was raised in Southern California’s High Desert and earned her Bachelor's in Animal Science in North Carolina before completing her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University in 2017. She has a special interest in feline and internal medicine, ophthalmology, and completed advanced anesthesia training in 2025 through the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). Dr. Such is also a current member of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Dr. Such values compassionate, long-term relationships with clients and enjoys strengthening the human-animal bond. Outside of work, she stays active at the gym, enjoys walks with her dog Willow, and spends relaxing evenings watching movies with her husband Jeff and their cat, Tweetie.
