A little about us

All Creatures Pet Care Center has been a part of the Porterville community in one form or another since 1964. At that time, it was a mixed animal practice (companion animals as well as livestock). In 1975 Dr. Richard Merrill purchased the small animal portion of the practice and Westwood Veterinary Hospital was born. The hospital operated out of a small converted house from that time until 1992 when the new building was completed. We went from 2200 square feet to 6700 square feet, and became All Creatures Pet Care Center. Dr. Merrill retired 1 year after completion of the hospital, leaving it in the capable hands of Dr. Marcella Roan and Dr. David Imbach . All Creatures Pet Care Center was an Award Of Merit Winner in Veterinary Economics Magazine's design contest in 1994. We were a feature article in the September 1994 issue.

Dr. Roan is a 1983 Graduate of Oklahoma State University . Originally from Coalinga, she joined the practice the same year.

Dr. Imbach is a 1986 graduate of University of California-Davis. He also joined the practice right after graduating. Born and raised in Strathmore, he was employed by Dr. Merrill as a high school student.

Class Tours

All Creatures provides free tours of the hospital and educational programs to local school children. If you are a teacher in the Porterville area, and are interested in scheduling a tour, please contact Stacy at 784-1955.

Top Left: RVT Joy shows the kids x-rays. Center: Receptionist Stephanie shows off a flea under the microscope. Top right: Dr. Imbach and "JoJo" let the kids hear her heart beat with a stethoscope. Bottom Left: AHT Andrea introduces "Gretel" to the Class. Botton Right: Receptionist Stephanie shows the kids and parents different types of parasites that can effect their pets.