BlackCat Veterinary Care

Dr. Caitlin Fay

Dr. Fay was born and raised in Southern California. She spent her childhood chasing butterflies and using her first aid kit to bandage her stuffed animals. She always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and worked as a technician in a small animal hospital through high school and during summers off from college. While in college, she worked as an animal trainer for companion and exotic animals and volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Dr. Fay graduated with her bachelors of arts in creative writing and bachelors of science in biology in 2008. She cut her teeth as a researcher when she accepted an internship to study zoo-housed giraffe, and she was able to publish her research on giraffe enrichment as first author. Upon graduation from college, Dr. Fay obtained a masters of science in evolutionary behavior working with a skunk robot she custom built for her project to study coyote learning behaviors. Her master's thesis has now been published in a scholarly journal. While involved in a research project studying African elephant behavior and social dynamics, Dr. Fay spent a month living in a tent in Etosha National Park, Namibia, to study elephant behavior in a natural habitat. The next step was veterinary school, where Dr. Fay further pursued her passion for animal behavior and zoo/wildlife medicine, and also developed interest in preventative care, feline medicine, end-of-life care, and client communication. In her free time, Dr. Fay enjoys tabletop games, cooking, curling up with a good book, long walks in nature, occasional swing dancing, and dangling things in front of her two black cats. She is a true geek in her heart, and she cannot wait to love your animals!

Cassie Dalling

Cassie has always had a deep passion for animals, growing up on her father's farm where she frequently cared for wildlife and various animals.  Whether it was rescuing a stray dog or cat in her mother's city or caring for farm animals, her natural compassion for animals was evident from an early age.  Though Cassie initially dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, life took a different path.  As a single mother of three children and several beloved pets, she found fulfillment in nuturing both her human and animal family.

With over 12 years of experience as a veterinary assistant, Cassie's dedication to animal care has only grown.  In 2023, she achieved a significant milestone by obtaining her Veterinary Technician license, further enhancing her ability to provide exceptional care.  Cassie is also currently working towards her Compassionate Euthanasia Certification, demonstrating her commitment to providing compassionate and thoughtful care during life's most difficult moments.  She is deeply committed to helping both animals and their owners, offering her expertise, compassion, and unwavering support to all those in need.

Peanuts 

Executive Micromanager, Director Of Background Noise

Duties include: Keeping tabletops clear and sitting purposefully in front of the computer screen.

Figment

Asthmatic Board Associate, Official Timekeeper with Built-in Mealtime Hyperawareness

Duties include: Superintendence of mealtimes and canned food product oversight.