Veterinarians
Dr. John B. Winters, DVM
Dr Winters hitting a homer.
Dr. John Brandon Winters attended Montana State University, earning a Master’s degree in Parasitology in 1969. Following a tour of duty in Vietnam, he returned to the United States and attended veterinary school at Washington State University. Graduating in 1976, with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, he relocated to Southern California and joined the Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital later the same year. Among other achievements, Dr. Winters has served as head of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA) Grievance Committee for over 18 years, is well known for his work as the official veterinarian of the Beverly Hills Dog Show, donates his time to the SCVMA sponsored low-cost vaccination clinic held yearly in the city of Beverly Hills, as well as providing veterinary services to several local doggie daycare facilities, groomers, and trainers.
Recipient of the H. Don Mahan Memorial Award in January 2005, presented for his 29 years of dedicated service to the veterinary profession, is the crowning glory of his many accolades and awards.
Dr Winters has an encyclopedic memory with the ability to identify almost any breed and their specific needs. He also rarely needs to look up a phone number, and greets his clients like old friends, as most of them are. In his leisure time Dr. Winters enjoys driving his 1962 Corvette, attending sporting events with his sons, Lane and Logan, playing with his Labrador, “Duke” and Pug, “Peanut, and pursues a very active social life with his lovely wife, Joyce.
Dr. Ford K. Suehiro , DVM
Dr Suehiro running in a 10k.
Dr. Ford Suehiro joined the Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital in 1974, when his father (who owned a nearby drycleaning business), asked patron, Dr Richard Keagy, if his teenage son could have a job at the veterinary hospital. He worked as a kennel attendant and veterinary assistant until 1980.
He then attended Washington State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology and public health in 1983, and a Master’s degree in veterinary immunology in 1985. After graduating from Washington State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1989, he returned to the Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital the same year. Currently serving as chief surgeon, his primary areas of interest include: soft tissue surgery, dog and cat dentistry, critical care, and internal medicine.
An avid fisherman and scuba diver, Dr. Suehiro has traveled to several different countries pursuing his love of deep sea diving. When he’s not traveling the world, he can be found at home with his wife, Sandy and their menagerie of dogs and cats.
Dr. Marianna J Favinsky , DVM
Dr Favinsky and her beloved "Gitano."
Dr. Favinsky attended Fairfax High School before beginning her pre-veterinary studies at UCLA. She earned her undergraduate degree at UCLA in 1996, then attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis, graduating in 2000. After returning to southern California, she spent 6 successful years practicing veterinary medicine in Studio City.
In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Favinsky also treats pocket pets (hamsters, guinea pigs), reptiles (lizards, snakes), and birds. Her areas of interest include: internal medicine, surgery, and exotics.
Dr. Favinsky loves to ride and care for her 2 horses. She also shares her home with her 2 dogs, Teyla and Bruno, as well as several other assorted pets (and one very patient husband).