Meet our Team

Dr. Kat Olson (“Dr. Kat”) graduated from UC Davis in 2005 and started at The Country Vet in 2006. She received her acupuncture certification in 2011 from the Chi Institute, and is an integrative doctor using both Eastern and Western medicine to help her patients live happy lives. She is a local girl who grew up in Novato and San Rafael. She currently lives in Novato with her husband, 2 daughters, 3 cats, 2 dogs, 2 miniature horses, 2 sheep, 12 chickens, 1 sulcata tortoise, and about 10,000 honey bees.

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After completing an undergraduate degree in biology from University of California, San Diego, Dr. Lacey LaVigna earned her Veterinary degree at St. Matthew's School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical rotations at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She was pleased to return to California to complete a small animal rotating internship at East Bay Veterinary Specialists in Walnut Creek and has worked in the Bay Area ever since. She spent many years in the rescue and nonprofit area before coming to The County Vet.

Dr. Lacey approaches Veterinary medicine with an understanding that all systems are part of a whole. Wellness has many layers; it is interconnected with past experiences, nutrition, genetics and family life. When Lacey cares for an animal, she believes in looking at the needs of the individual. She works to apply all of her acquired skills and knowledge in order to tend to the needs of each pet and their family.

Growing up on a ranch in West Petaluma, Lacey was exposed to many species of animals early in life. This sparked her love of animals and her interest in their welfare. As an avid horse lover, she spent summers involved in 4-H and Pony Club programs, and is a Bronze medal dressage rider. In her free time, she can be found learning about indigenous medicine practices, backpacking, and singing with her ukulele.

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Dr. Camille Forstadt obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from University of California, Davis and then went on to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. During her fourth year of studies, she also went on to complete her acupuncture certification at the Chi Institute in Florida, for both small and large animals.

Dr. Camille is a holistic practitioner who believes in observing animals as a "whole" and fusing a healthy mixture of both eastern and western philosophy into her practice. Camille has a strong interest and expertise in rehabilitation/physical therapy and integrative approaches to treatment and care. She plans to continue her education and become certified in canine rehabilitation in the near future.