Laura L. Becker, D.V.M.

Dr. Laura Becker received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Zoology in 1977 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1980 from Colorado State University, with a special interest in avian and exotic medicine.  In 1984, she became a partner at Four Corners Veterinary Hospital, and has continued to develop her expertise in the field through continuing education programs and membership in professional organizations. She also has maintained her interest in canine and feline internal medicine and surgery, and enjoys the group practice she and her colleagues share at Four Corners Veterinary Hospital.

In the community, Dr. Becker has served on the Oakland Animal Shelter Commission, the board of the Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association, and she has been a coordinator of numerous ongoing elementary school education programs at the Oakland Zoo. She and her husband have 2 teenage children, and numerous rescued pets including a special needs terrier mix named Lucky. They all enjoy outdoor activities when time allows.
 

Terry P. Kubicka, D.V.M.

Dr. Kubicka finished his undergraduate work at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo before going on to U.C. Davis where he received his D.V.M. degree in 1987.  He then completed an internship with Sacramento Animal Medical Group the following year, before starting at Four Corners Veterinary Hospital in 1988 and became a partner in 1989. 

Dr. Kubicka has served on local Veterinary Boards as well as a Director of the Contra Costa Emergency Center.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Kubicka savors the time with his wife and three children.

He is a big supporter of their athletic endeavors and enjoys time at the local gym.  Dr. Kubicka also enjoys traveling and judging as an International Figure Skating Technical Specialist.
 

Tami Pierce, D.V.M.

Dr. Tami Pierce has been a member of the veterinary staff at Four Corners Veterinary Hospital since October 1997. A native of Napa, she lived in Massachusetts for ten years during which she completed her degree in Veterinary Technology and her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.  Graduating from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM doctorate in 1997, she relocated back to California to practice veterinary medicine. While at Tufts she developed and ran the first pet loss support hotline in New England. Although she describes herself as a small animal general practitioner she has experience and advanced education in avian and small mammal medicine. During the past few years she has also developed a special interest in pain management and behavioral medicine. In 2007, she received advanced training in behavioral medicine completing the Don Low Fellowship at UC Davis in Behavioral Medicine. Currently, she is a board director for the non-profit rescue organization Cockatiel Rescue. She also volunteers at Fix Our Ferals spaying and neutering feral cats. Tami is married to Allen and they share their home with two Corgis, four cats, two macaws and a canary.
 

Evelyn S. Ivey, D.V.M., Dipl. ABVP (Avian)

Dr. Ivey graduated Magna cum Laude from Cornell University in 1991 and received her veterinary degree from the University of California at Davis in 1996. Following a one year small animal medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, she completed an exotic pet residency and received her ABVP Board certification in Avian Medicine in 1999. She served as a staff veterinarian at the Veterinary School of The University of Pennsylvania where she taught veterinary students in the classroom and on clinical rotations. She has lectured across the country and and authored several scientific and review papers on avian and exotic pet topics. She joined the staff of Four Corners Veterinary Hospital in 2007.