Dr. Samantha Tong is passionate about helping pets live healthier, happier lives through compassionate, individualized care. She has a special interest in senior pet care, chronic pain management, and dentistry, and enjoys partnering with families to create personalized health plans that keep their pets thriving through every stage of life.
Originally from Irvine, California, Dr. Tong earned her undergraduate degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Tong volunteered as a kennel attendant with Irvine Animal Services and worked as a veterinary assistant, experiences that strengthened her lifelong passion for helping animals and the people who love them. She was originally drawn toward marine biology before realizing she could make an immediate impact in her own community through veterinary medicine.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Tong enjoys staying active by running with friends, biking to local coffee shops, and exploring the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. At home, she’s kept on her toes by Bailey, her rescued Beagle, who loves sniffing every trail, finding snacks on the counter, and curling up for cuddles. Dr. Tong also enjoys spending time with her two children, Kai and Sloan, exploring parks, bike paths, and all that the Bay Area has to offer. She also volunteers with VET SOS, an organization that provides veterinary care to pets belonging to unhoused community members.
