Suresh V. Dogra, DVM, Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Suresh V. Dogra is the chief veterinarian at Aloro Pet Hospital. His four goals as a veterinarian at Aloro Pet Hospital in Valley Village can be summed up simply: serve pets, relieve pain and illness, prevent pain and sickness, and bring happiness to clients and their families.
Dr. Dogra is originally from Faridabad, India. He earned his undergraduate degree from D.A.V. College Jalandhar and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine with honors from The College of Veterinary Sciences at Punjab Agricultural University, both in Punjab. Dr. Dogra is a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, and the Indus Valley Veterinary Association. His professional interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology and general surgery. He has been part of the Aloro Pet Hospital veterinary team since 1986.
Dr. Dogra and his wife Balbir have three grown children and a Boxer named Tyson. In his free time Dr. Dogra enjoys walking, hiking, movies and spending time with family.
Rupinderjit Garha, DVM, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Garha is a native of India who grew up happily surrounded by animals. From an early age Dr. Garha was fascinated by the stories of his uncle, who was a veterinarian, would tell him. He became inspired to pursue a career devoted to helping animals, and earned his degree from D.A.V. College Jalandhar and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The College of Veterinary Sciences at Punjab Agricultural University, both in Punjab. He joined Aloro Pet Hospital in May 2006.
Dr. Garha is a member of American Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, and the Indus Valley Veterinary Association. His professional interests include dentistry, surgery, behavioral medicine, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
Dr. Garha and his wife Rajwinder have a son named Ashman and a daughter named Anureet. Together, the family cares for Sophie, a Yorkie, and Champ, a Yorkie mix. Dr. Garha enjoys spending his free time walking and hiking. He also volunteers his time performing spays and neuters at animal shelters.
Anush Melkonyan, DVM
Dr. Melkonyan has been with Aloro Pet Hospital since 2009. Since then, she has worked in many roles includes Receptionist and Vet Tech. She obtained her degree from the Armenian National Agrarian University.
Dr. Melkonyan brings a positive attitude and dedication to our practice. She most enjoys surgery and diagnostics.
“Aloro Pet Hospital is my family,” says Dr. Melkonyan. “All staff members and Doctors are dedicated to helping our patients to live longer and happier lives, while keeping their parents as worry free as possible. I love doing it so much that I can’t ever call it a job…It’s my passion!”
When not in the office, Dr. Melkonyan enjoys horseback riding, and spending time with her husband and three sons hiking, bike riding and visting the zoo. Dr. Melkonyan is also a pet parent to A German Shephard, Zoie, and a Pittbull, Smokey.
Sochi
Client Care Supervisor
Sochi has been part of the Aloro Pet Hospital team “from the beginning” since June 1990. As our office manager, she is responsible for managing our receptionists and technicians and communicating with clients. She has a degree in accounting from Univa Guadalajara in Mexico.
“We are a great team,” she says. “We have a wonderful group of clients. We are more like a family than coworkers.”
Sochi has a Maltipoo named Finn. She spends her time outside work chauffeuring her daughter Sara, at church, shopping or spending time with her family.
Yesenia
Client Care Representative
Yesenia is a full-time receptionist here at Aloro Pet Hospital. She enjoys assisting our patients and staff and providing them with high-quality care and information.
Yesenia has two dogs of her own, Toby (K9-Bichon Frise) and Princess (K9 Poodle). In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and watching movies.
Jancarlo
Veterinary Technician
Jancarlo joined our Aloro Pet Hospital team in January 2004. As a veterinary technician, his duties include assisting our doctors with all aspects of patient care, treatment and surgery. He has a medical assistant degree from UEI College. Jancarlo says he especially appreciates the compassion, honesty and advanced medical care the hospital offers its clients and patients. He most enjoys being able to interact with the animals and help them in their time of need. He brings a kind and caring disposition to each client he encounters!
In his free time, he enjoys working with his hands, cars and technology. Jancarlo has three Chihuahuas: Rex, Cammy and Roxy.
Geoff
Veterinary Technician
Geoff has been a caring, diligent veterinary technician with Aloro Pet Hospital since May 2006 and has been working in the animal care field for almost 25 years. As a veterinary technician, Geoff assists our doctors in all aspects of patient care.
Geoff has two Labradors: Brittany and Sean. In his free time he enjoys golf, airsoft and surfing the Web.
Bobby
Veterinary Technician
Bobby has always loved helping animals! His time working at Aloro Pet Hospital allows him to continue to help animals and most days feels like a second home! As a Veterinary Technician, he is able to work closely with the Doctors and vet tech team. Bobby brings a positive attitude and happiness to our office each and every day! When not in the office, Bobby enjoys weight training, playing basketball and spending time with Appa, a malteese mix, & Taz a terrier/shih tzu.