Dr. Kevin Ashbran grew up in Glendora, CA, where he worked at a small animal hospital in Covina over the summers while going to UCSD for a bachelor degree in general biology. While working with Dr. Gerry, he fell in love with veterinary medicine and became a member of the first class to receive a Veterinary degree from Western University of Health Sciences. During his time as a veterinary student, he was introduced to Dr. Carpenter, who became his mentor. He took a position at Newport Harbor Animal Hospital in 2007 and has never looked back. Newport Harbor Animal Hospital has been a great home for him. He enjoys working with an excellent staff and continues to develop his interest in cardiology. In carrying on the mentoring tradition, he feels strongly about building a strong next generation of veterinarians. To this end, Newport Harbor Animal Hospital is a place where veterinary students from Western University come to learn veterinary medicine. He was proud to accept the award for 'Preceptor of the Year' in 2018. He was thrilled to take over the business with Dr. Wind in 2016 and carry on the extraordinary care that Newport Harbor provides to our clients and community – and has since 1947 When he gets a chance, he enjoys fly fishing with his family and taking his daughter on hikes with his wife. His three dogs also keep him on his toes Often, on his outdoor excursions, he will take some time to take photographs of nature. Having played soccer in college, and multiple sports growing up, he is a big sports fan and enjoys watching sports. Dr. Ashbran is a member of AVMA, CVMA, AAHA, and VMG. He is a member of Western University of Health Sciences clinical sites board and is a Preceptor [citation].