Deborah Rue, D.V.M.

• Education:  B.S. Zoology 1977 Cal Poly Pomona; D.V.
  M. Washington State University 1982 Cum Laude.
  

• Professional History:  Practiced in Fremont since 
  1983, became owner of Irvington Pet Hospital in 
  1990.
  

• Special Interests:  Internal medicine, soft tissue 
  surgery.
  

• Hobbies:  Golf, volleyball, hiking in Yosemite.
  

• Pets:  Two Collies (Kaylen and Tavish), two cats 
  (Meisha and Lila)
  

• Married:  To Ted Rue, D.V.M. owner of Ardenwood 
  Pet Hospital.

Carol Mertens, D.V.M.

• Education:  B.A. Biology 1976 UCSD; D.V.M. degree 
  1983 Purdue University.
  

• Professional History:  Practiced in San Jose since 
  1983, joined staff of Irvington Pet Hospital in 1992.
  

• Special Interests:  Internal medicine, soft tissue 
  surgery.
  

• Hobbies:  Fishing, hiking, sporting events, gardening.
  

• Interests:  Family orientated; involved in community 
  services, attending continuing education seminars.
  

• Pets:  Three cats, two parakeets, three aquariums and 
  an outdoor fishpond that's leaking again.