Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Morshead attended the University of California at Davis, graduating from the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1974. Following a one year internship at South Shore Veterinary Associates in Massachusetts, he completed a surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He joined the staff at Pet Medical Center in 1980, after having been in private practice for two years in Newport Beach.   Dr. Morshead is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Board-Certified in Surgery). His special interests are knee surgery, fracture repair, and laser surgery. He has two grown sons. Outside of work, he and his family enjoy hiking, backpacking, travelling, golf, and skiing.

Dr. Jackson was born in Los Angeles and attended Cal Poly Pomona for her undergraduate college education. She worked as a technician at Pet Medical Center for 5 years, prior to entering veterinary school. After beginning her veterinary school curriculum in Dublin, Ireland, she transferred to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, where she graduated in 1995. She has been on staff at Pet Medical Center since 1996.   Dr. Jackson's special interests include feline medicine, feline and canine dermatology, and the feral cat spay and neuter program. She is married and has two young sons. Her family and her pets (2 dogs and 4 cats) occupy her free time.

Dr. Wertenberger was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Fullerton, CA. Following graduation from Cal Poly Pomona in 1980, she served in the Peace Corps for two years. She worked as a Humane Society officer in Tampa, FL, prior to entering veterinary school. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, after which she completed a one year internship in the San Francisco bay area.   Dr. Wertenberger has been on the professional staff at Pet Medical Center since 1989. Her special interests are emergency medicine and surgery. She enjoys hiking and exploring California's deserts and natural scenery. Her dog, Orbit (5 yrs. old) is a Miniature Schnauzer).  Dr. Wertenberger is also a new Mom...... her son Michael was born in October.

Dr. Ofsie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. After a one year internship in Sacramento, she decided she loved the warm California weather. She and her husband permanently relocated to Los Angeles, and she has been on staff at Pet Medical Center for the past seven years. She enjoys both general and emergency medicine and surgery. Her outside interests include hiking, sailing, and singing/acting.