Selecting a care provider for your pet is a major decision. At Morena Pet Hospital, we strive to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with both you and your pet. This page highlights the doctors and staff - our training, experience and dedication to veterinary medicine.
Our Caring Team
At Morena Pet Hospital, we work hard to maintain an excellent staff of veterinarians, receptionists, technicians, and kennel assistants. Our staff is a great, caring team, with the right mix of skills and backgrounds.
Shahla is our Practice Manager and has been a part of our team since 2015. What Shahla enjoys most about her job with us is, “Seeing all the pets & knowing they are getting the best care and help they need with Dr. Steib”. When she is not working passionately at the hospital, she enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with her family and friends.
Marcie is our Customer Service Representative, and has been a part of our team since 1995. She has 2 dogs named Maya and Johnny, and recently adopted a kitty named Valentina. “What I enjoy most about my job is helping our clients with their fur-babies”. When she is not working passionately at our hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, taking walks, hiking and exploring new trails
Bianca is one of our Customer Service Representatives, and has been a part of our team since April 2022. Bianca has 2 amazing kitty cats named Dolores and Tulip, which she didn't know she was a cat person until she met them. “I enjoy getting to meet everyone's angels. It's so fulfilling knowing I help animals. I can’t see myself doing anything else for the rest of my life. I am so happy when I get home from work to see my babies. I want everyone else to enjoy that moment and more with their healthy and happy babies! Having an amazing team also makes my days at MPH very rewarding. I look forward to working with passionate individuals that have the biggest hearts. Love you guys!” When she is not working passionately at our hospital, they enjoy being active and soaking in the world around her. She also really enjoys binge watching Netflix series with her cats and cuddling them in bed all day! “it’s all about balance. Thanks for taking the time to get to know me!”
Marcella is our Veterinary Technician and has been a part of our team since 2013. She is a San Diego native and has a total of 6 pets which include a dog named Charo, two cats named Jubilee, and Bilbo, two tortoises named Harlequin and Kumi, and a few different types of freshwater fish. “What I enjoy most about working at Morena Pet Hospital is the bonds we make throughout our time here, the staff is like a second family to me. I also enjoy being able to help animals and be their voice”. When she is not working passionately at our hospital, she enjoys spending time with her son and her husband. She also enjoys doing her own nails and the occasional arts & crafts. Say hi to Marcella next time you come visit us!
(image coming soon)Shawna is one of our Technicians and she has been a part of our team since 2019. “What I enjoy most about my job is meeting other people's pets and keeping them healthy and happy”. Shawna has a kitty named Spike and when she is not working passionately at our hospital, she enjoys swing dancing, motorcycles, and camping!
Esme is one of Veterinary Assistants and has been a part of our team since May of 2022. She is currently attending the PIMA Veterinary Technician program and is on her way to becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is a San Diego Native and has three dogs named Mia, Reina, and Yuyi. “What I enjoy most about my job is being able to show our patients love and being able to help them feel better”. When she is not working passionately at our hospital, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Vicky is one of our Veterinary Assistants in the process of taking her VTNE becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has worked in the Veterinary field for almost two years, and has been a part of our team since July of 2024. Born and raised in San Diego, Vicky previously had a husky named Coda and she is now the primary caretaker of the hospital cat Amore. What Vicky enjoys most about her job is, “Puppy love, but also seeing the change in pets and making them feel better”. When she is not working passionately at our hospital, she enjoys going to the Zoo, watching tv shows and sleeping. Say hi to Vicky next time you come to visit us!
Gina is our Kennel Supervisor and she has been a part of our team since 2017. Gina has 5 senior pups named Capo, Sam, Peanut, Spike and Mae Mae. “The best part of what I do for MPH is caring for our boarding dogs and cats, and meeting new puppies and kittens”. When she is not working passionately at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, photography, art, and riding her bike exploring San Diego.
Well-Trained Staff
In order to keep all team members aware of the rapid advances in veterinary medicine, our veterinarians hold regular staff training seminars. Dr. Steib and Dr. Lindsey are strong advocates of ongoing continuing education, attending several educational conferences annually and support all staff members in their efforts to do the same.
Our Philosophy
It is our desire to provide both you and your pet with the very best in veterinary care. By having a caring, knowledgeable, and professional staff, utilizing the latest technological advances, and implementing the foremost medical practices, we hope to provide for the long-term health and happiness of your pet. Keeping your pet healthy and happy is important to us; at Morena Pet Hospital we strive to offer quality care in a compassionate environment.
Our Goals
We aspire to go above and beyond what is expected of us in the care of your pets. Two of the ways we try to achieve this are through customer service and client education. After all, we understand that the typical healthy pet may solely come in to see us for their annual health check-up, leaving 364 days out of the year in your care. That is why we concentrate on building upon the pet/pet owner relationship and aim to educate you throughout your pet's various life stages from puppy/kitten to adulthood.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Lindsey Moore was born in Mississippi and then spent her childhood just up the road in Manhattan Beach, CA. She spent part of her high school years living in Mexico and becoming fluent in Spanish. She returned to the South for college and received Bachelors of Art in International Studies with minors in Spanish and Anthropology from Louisiana State University. While this experience broadened her horizons, it was not a meaningful and fulfilling life. Dr. Lindsey was then inspired to return to school to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian and is now the proud owner or Morena Pet Hospital. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 2021, just like Dr. Steib. She is a wholehearted animal lover, but has a soft spot for chihuahuas and parrots. In her free time, Dr. Lindsey enjoys skateboarding, playing recreational softball, and spending time with her family and growing assortment of pets.
