Dr Pete Kvarnstrom
(Dr K.) was born in Vancouver, Washington but spent most of his following years in rural communities throughout the central coastal regions of California. On the farm is where he learned about hard work and grew to love and appreciate animals. He completed both his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science and his Veterinary Medical Degree at UC Davis, where he graduated in 1998. In 2005 he purchased Tustana Animal Hospital and began to mold his own practice using the knowledge that he had gathered through the years.   

Dr. Kvarnstrom is heavily involved in the veterinary community and is the President of the Saddleback Capo chapter of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.

Away from the practice Dr Kvarnstrom is an impressive mountaineer, climbing such mountains as Kilimanjaro and Rainier. When not on the summit of a mountain he enjoys watching old movies with his cats Calvin and Glenda.

Dr Kirsten Murphy
Dr. Kirsten Murphy was born in southern California but moved to Colorado during high school.  She wanted to become a veterinarian from an early age.  Growing up, she spent many hours with her “zoo” of personal pets including cats, dogs, horses, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, frogs, and fish.  She began working in the veterinary field during high school and worked as a veterinary technician throughout college.  She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder for undergraduate studies and went on to earn a DVM from Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine in the West Indies.  Following veterinary school, Dr. Murphy volunteered with the Humane Society of Golden Valley in Minnesota for 3 months performing routine surgical procedures. 
 
In 2005, Dr. Murphy relocated to Southern California.  She worked in Irvine for three years prior to joining Tustana Animal Hospital in February of 2010.  She is a member of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association.  Her professional interests include surgery, oncology, and animal behavior.
 
Outside the hospital, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their furry four-legged friends.  This includes Gunnar (Labrador Retriever), Penny Lane (Pug), Lucca (French Bulldog), Stretch and Simon (Persian cats).   Dr. Murphy is also an avid world traveler.  Some of her favorite places include Egypt, China, Italy and the Greek Isles.