Expert Insights
Dr. JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
Dr. JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM is a veterinarian and experienced medical writer who develops pet-health education for La Petite Labs, ensuring each article is scientifically accurate, clear, and grounded in preventive care and healthy aging. She earned her DVM from the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University before moving into medical communications.
Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ
Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ is a small-animal veterinarian and pet health journalist known for translating clinical knowledge into clear, practical guidance for pet owners. A UC Davis graduate, she divides her time between private practice and writing evidence-based content for leading pet wellness publishers, bringing both medical and journalistic rigor to her insights.
Dr. Sarah Calvin, DVM
Dr. Sarah Calvin, DVM is a small-animal veterinarian with interests in dermatology and internal medicine. She supports La Petite Labs by helping ensure our skin, coat, and nail education remains biologically accurate, conservative, and easy for pet parents to understand. A graduate of Washington State University, she has clinical experience in internal medicine, diagnostic ultrasonography, and nutrition-focused care.
Dr. Crisanto Villarey, DVM
Dr. Crisanto Villarey, DVM is a board-licensed small-animal veterinarian with clinical experience in diagnostics, complex case management, and surgery. As an independent reviewer for La Petite Labs, he helps ensure our antioxidant and nutrition content remains medically accurate, conservative, and easy for pet owners to understand.
Dr. Joseph Menicucci, DVM
Dr. Joseph Menicucci, DVM, MBA is a licensed small-animal veterinarian with experience in clinical practice and pet-health entrepreneurship. He contributes independent veterinary insight to La Petite Labs’ educational content, drawing on a background spanning companion-animal medicine and healthcare operations.