What Makes Us Different?
Animal Hospital of Irvine is the culmination of an abiding friendship between two veterinarians who share a devotion for medical care that is compassionate, ethical, sound, and thorough. Dr. Baumann and Dr. Lai met in autumn of 1995 at freshman orientation for their UC Davis veterinary class. They worked closely as lab and surgery partners during their 4-year graduate education and upon receiving their degrees in 1999, proceeded to practice as associate veterinarians in Irvine. The experience exposed them to an array of issues pertinent to pet care today and profoundly shaped their views of what constitutes quality medicine. In 2003, Dr. Baumann and Dr. Lai founded the Animal Hospital of Irvine (AHI) to promote their vision of a clean, modern facility that melds up-to-date medical treatment with old-fashioned virtues of honesty, integrity, and compassion.
Dr. Anne Lai
Harvard University, B.A. Biology
UC Davis, D.V.M.

Anne Lai completed her undergraduate education (B.A., Biology) at Harvard University and received her degree of veterinary medicine from the University of California, Davis. Her professional interests include general surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, and preventive care. She is also actively involved in educational/mentoring programs for students of all ages. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs and cat and is an avid reader, traveler, hiking/sports enthusiast, and music/art aficionado.
Dr. Stacy Baumann
UCLA, B.S. Biology
UC Davis, D.V.M.

Stacy Baumann completed her undergraduate education (B.S., Biology) at the University of California, Los Angeles and received her degree of veterinary medicine from the University of California, Davis. Her areas of interest are internal medicine, emergency care, and general surgery. She has had a lifelong love for animals and her current household includes two dogs, three cats, and one horse. When not at work, Stacy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is also an avid traveler, skier, and horseback rider.
Debi

Debi has been a veterinary receptionist since 2004. She lives in Irvine with her husband of 18 years, their two children, her dog Eddie, and her cat Montana. She is an active member of the local community and is particularly involved in her childrens’ school programs.
Jeanette

Jeanette has been working with both Dr. Lai and Dr. Baumann for over 9 years as a Receptionist and Technician. She completed her B.S. and M.S. in Biology at California State University, Fullerton and has focused her career on environmental research. She lives with a wide range of animals from her cat and ball python to tarantulas, millipedes,and turtles.
Katherine

Katherine has over 18 years of experience in the veterinary field with positions ranging from receptionist, technician, groomer, and office manager. She has rescued a multitude of animals during these years and currently shares her home with four cats and her teenage son. In addition to her love for animals, Katherine is an avid football fan and a collector of antiques and books.
Marisa

Marisa completed her B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine and is currently taking classes to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. She owns two bay thoroughbreds named Zeus and Phoenix and lives with over 16 birds including cockatiels, parakeets, and doves.

Rachael

Rachael is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine where she earned a B.S. degree in Biology. Her goal is to attend veterinary school and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She is currently a Technician and lives in Irvine with her pitbull mix Amy, her kitty Dimitri, her two Burmese pythons Monty and Cleo, and her bearded dragon Puff.
Tiffany

Tiffany has over 7 years of experience in the veterinary field and is also a certified Medical Assistant. She is passionate about horses and has been riding and training horses since the age of 9. In addition to her love for horses she has 2 cats, Wasabi and Suji, and a leopard gecko Nickademus.
Wen

Wen has worked as a Veterinary Technician for over 8 years, with aspirations to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is a dedicated animal lover and spends her free time volunteering for various wildlife organizations. As a dachshund enthusiast, Wen participates in annual ‘wiener dog races’ and hopes to be a ‘wiener dog’ owner in the future.
Wendy

Wendy has been working as a technician assistant since 2002. She is a resident of Irvine, but her roots are in a small farming community in Illinois where she spent many years working as a physical therapy assistant. She is a mother of three and an avid animal lover. She lives with her husband, Dan, and their yellow lab Abby, their golden retriever mix Katie, and their cat Simon.