Grant
Veterinary AssistantGrant has been with us since 2015. He values being a part of the team, learning new skills and time management. Grant has the best sense of humor and often has the hospital in tears of laughter. When Grant is not at work, he loves watching movies and listening to music.
Dr. Claire Akashi
VeterinarianDr. Akashi is an Orange County native who developed a love for animals by watching countless hours of Animal Planet at an early age. She volunteered at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific for four years, and soon after began working at an animal hospital.
Dr. Marissa Robertson
VeterinarianDr. Marissa Robertson grew up down the street from Newport Harbor Animal Hospital and had the pleasure of bringing her many pets here while she was growing up. At the age of 17, she started shadowing some of the doctors and quickly fell in love with veterinary medicine.
Dr. Cindy Wade
Veterinarian (enjoying retirement since 2022)Update: After 22 years at NHAH and over 40 years of practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Wade has retired and is thoroughly treasuring all of the memories.
Julie
Client Services RepresentativeJulie is a perfect addition to our family, and has already made wonderful connections with our clients and patients. She has quite a bit of experience working in a veterinary practice, which is extremely valuable as she is learning from our team very quickly.