Dr. James Ransom

Growing up on a farm in England, Dr. Ransom was raised around the unconditional love of animals. His mother adored animals of all kinds and the family cared for a variety of dogs, cats, goats, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and llamas. His childhood Boxer, Nessie, and Maine Coon cat, Tom, inspired Dr. Ransom to become a veterinarian and are now permanent features of the Alona Animal Hospital logo.

Dr. Ransom graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and has worked professionally with animals for more than twenty years. Inspired by his passion for shelter pets, he spent seven years at San Diego Humane Society where he saved thousands of animals lives, many of whom were victims of abuse and neglect, before transitioning back to private practice.

Dr. Ransom also spent time volunteering with World Vets, the Humane Society of the United States, Veterinary Medical Association, and Maui Humane Society. He has traveled to Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru, Tijuana, North Dakota and Maui to provide free veterinary care where it’s needed most. He is also a former Clinical Instructor of Veterinary Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Ransom is a proud member of the American Veterinary Medication Association, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the California Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a USDA accredited veterinarian.

When he’s not caring for animals, Dr. Ransom loves spending time with his wife and family, hiking with their dogs, Gracie and Finn, and supporting his favorite sports teams the LA Galaxy and Tottenham Hotspur.

JOHANNA R., REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Johanna was born and raised in California and has known that she wanted to work with animals since the 3rd grade. She attended Cal Poly Pomona and received her B.S in Animal Health Science, graduating in 2013. After graduating she went on to earn her license and become a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Ever since she has loved working in the veterinary field and give the best care to animals that she can.

She grew up with both cats and dogs, though has always had a special bond with her cats. Currently, she has one cat named Marie, who she rescued at a week old and bottle-fed her. In her free time, she loves to dance, bake, and sew. When she is not doing one of those things she can be found cuddling with her cat.