Doctor Govers received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis in 1979. He is board certified in avian, canine, and feline medicine. He is a past President, Vice President, and Program Director of the Santa Clara Valley Veterinary Medical Association. Founder of the Avian Medical Group and member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Govers is the owner of West Valley Pet Clinic and has practiced here since 1981.

Professional Interests: Avian medicine and surgery, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, endoscopy, pocket pet medicine and surgery.

Dr. Williams received his degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 2003. He then received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Services in 2008. He and his wife,Jessie, who is also a veterinarian, are excited to begin their careers in San Jose.

Professional Interests: Small animal surgery, radiology and ultrasound.

Dr. "Val" comes to West Valley Pet Clinic from Britain. Originally from Saratoga, California, Dr.Val studied at the University of California, Davis before receiving her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College in London, England. She became a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004.

She practiced in Wales for three years befor returning to California with her Welsh cat. She practiced briefly in Monterey before returning to the Bay Area. Her associations include the California and the American Veterinary Medical Associations, the British Veterinary Zoological Society, and the European Association of Avian Veterinarians.

Professional Interests: Senior feline medicine, dog and cat dentistry, avian medicine and surgery as well as "pocket pets".