Team

Dr. Katy Wilson,
DVM

Dr. Katy Wilson grew up in Sonoma, a class of 80’ Dragon. She continued to receive her DVM from UCDavis School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of ’95. Having a strong love for the valley, Katy came back to Sonoma in 2001 and has been practicing small animal medicine in both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys since.  Katy’s veterinary interests include Anesthesia, Surgery and Disaster rescue. To help satisfy these interests she has taught Anesthesia/Surgery/Dentistry for 7 years at the SRJC Vet Tech program, and is an active member of CAVMRC and Yolo county DSW, deploying when needed to help with animal rescue endeavors. When not working, Katy plays with her 2 labs, Remi and Higgs Boson, her 4 cats including Jack B Nimble a rescue from the Paradise fires, and her 2 Thoroughbred horses.

Amanda Vollstedt,
Practice Manager

Amanda has been living in Sonoma since the age of 3, and recently purchased a home there where she lives with her daughter and two cats, Fry and April.  During college Amanda started working part time at a veterinary hospital in Sonoma and it was there she discovered her love of veterinary medicine and knew she wanted to continue working in the field. After 10 years of working in veterinary practices, she then worked for an animal rescue organization where she managed a program providing spay/neuter and veterinary care to local community members.  She is currently preparing to take the RVT licensing exam and is excited to be part of the Totem team!

Brenna Zapata,
Veterinary Technician

Brenna knew she wanted to work with animals since she was five years old and began her career working them as a high school senior. She was hired to work as a kennel assistant while attending New Technology High and once her internship was complete; she continued to work there for ten and a half years. She reached her goal of learning all she could on the job and became promoted to veterinary technician.   Brenna and her husband are high school sweethearts and bought their house at 19 years old together. This gave them the opportunity to fill their house with a variety of animals of both fur and scale type. November 5^th 2020 they welcomed their first baby to the crew. They are both excited for the future and love to be surrounded by animals and can’t wait to share that love with our baby who is already obsessed with the cats and dogs. 

Susana Calderon,
Veterinary Assistant

Susana was raised in Sonoma and graduated from Sonoma Valley High School in 2020. She is currently attending the SRJC Veterinary technician program with the goal of attaining her RVT license. She enjoys spending her free time with her dog Archi and her boyfriend. Activities she enjoys are taking her dog Archi on walks, watching movies, camping, and going on long car drives. She has a huge drive to help care for animals and Totem Small Animal is thrilled to have her as part of the team!

Alyssa Oram,
Veterinary Assistant

Alyssa was born and raised in Napa and began working with animals in January of 2017. She has continued to work in the field because of her love for animals. Alyssa has helped care for animals for as long as she can remember. She grew up in a home full of cats, dogs, fish, and a turtle. When she is not busy with her two toddlers, she enjoys cuddling with her cat Milo, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her friends and family. Alyssa is hoping to move to Sonoma County soon and is very happy to be a part of the Totem team.

Lisa Brown,
Veterinary Assistant

After retiring from her first career in the IT industry, Lisa is fulfilling a lifelong dream of working in veterinary medicine. Passionate about animals and their well-being, working with Totem Small Animal allows her to contribute to their well-being in a direct and hands-on manner.   She is excited to be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of animals, and their humans, every day and plans to continue learning and growing in this field.  A Sonoma Valley resident, Lisa spends her free time with her husband, her horse, Charlotte, and competing in Agility trials with her two Australian Shepherds, Sofi and Abigail