Our Team in Sonora
Mitch Luce, DVM
Owner
Dr. Luce attended the University of Washington to study aeronautical engineering, graduated with a BS in 1987 and went to work for Boeing in Seattle, WA. After way too many meetings, he went back to school to become a veterinarian, graduating magna cum laude from Washington State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Luce enjoys helping people provide the best care for their beloved furry family members and has special interests in diagnostic ultrasound, oncology, and orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. He has two children, Ellen and Jeff, and a Golden Retriever named Moose, who loves to come to work with “Dad” and enjoys going on runs (but wishes he could chase the deer). Dr. Luce’s hobbies outside of work include participating in triathlons, snowboarding, scuba diving, dancing and cooking.
Dr. Natasha Webster, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Webster graduated magna cum laude in 2021 from the University of Saint Mary with her BS in biology. She also received minors in chemistry and psychology. In 2025, Dr. Webster received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.
Dr. Webster has special interests in cardiology, dermatology, oncology, and soft tissue surgery. She has also had many experiences working with wildlife and exotics around the world.
She enjoys hiking, gardening, reading and traveling with her partner, Adeline. They have two dogs: Olive, a Great Dane, and Persephone, a Pomeranian.
Justin Uhl, DVM
Veterinary Orthopedic Specialist
Dr. Uhl graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from UC Davis in 2002. He went on to complete a Master’s Degree in comparative pathology with an emphasis on bone biomechanics in 2008 and completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 2010.
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Uhl pursued a rotating internship followed by a surgery residency at the University of Minnesota. During his residency, he served for two years as Chief Resident and sat on the Medical Review Board at the hospital. He finished his residency in July 2014 and worked in private practice in Sacramento before starting his mobile surgery practice in April of 2018. Dr. Uhl is trained in orthopedic, neurologic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive procedures and has a special interest in surgical oncology.
Dr. Uhl enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracy, and daughters, Haley and Madison. The family also includes three dogs and one cat. Dr. Uhl enjoys participating in triathlons in his free time.
Eve Sheehan-Smith
Practice Manager
Eve earned her BA degree in Public Relations in 1988 and has completed coursework towards her MA in Mass Communication. Before having children, Eve worked in public relations, marketing, and advertising. Her position with us marked her re-entry into the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for 21 years!
Eve has three children, a married daughter, Samantha; two sons, Ian and Kyle; a grandson, Leo, and a granddaughter, Callie. Pandamonium, a Shih Tzu, is queen of the hospital; she loves teasing and chasing her cat brother, Pop. Their brothers Snap and Crackle recently passed away and are sorely missed. Pop, an orange shorthair, loves cuddles and chin scratches. Eve thinks Pop is the best cat in the world.
When Eve is not working, which isn’t often, her hobbies include skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, running, cycling, swimming, triathlons, gardening, and cooking (and eating!).
Eric
Registered Veterinary Technician
Eric and his wife, Betty, have a full house of furry family members. Daisy, a Jack Russell/Pug Mix, is 15 and very protective of her family but has a warm heart. Annabelle is a six-year-old Shih Tzu who hates everyone but her family. Five-year-old Dobby is a friendly tabby who loves to eat. Sam at five-years-old is a very illusive Bengal Mix who prefers hiding to mixing with others but will appear to family when the spirit moves him. Eric likes to collect antiques for their historical significance and enjoys working on old farm tractors and engines. He takes his motorcycle out for trips over the mountain passes at a nice, slow pace so he can truly enjoy the views.
Patti
Registered Veterinary Technician
Patti has four grown children and grandchildren which bring her great joy. She has a houseful of furry friends keeping her busy. Tilly is a 16-year-old Chihuahua who Patti rescued when Tilly was four-years-old. She has always been a very faithful companion. CoCo Melon, a long-haired Doxie/Terrier Mix adopted through FOAC, is four-years-old and likes to bark a lot. Rosie is a senior Gray Tabby Patti inherited from the previous occupants. Rosie prefers to spend her time exploring outdoors. Patti’s Quarter Horse, Dee, was rescued when she was four-years old and is now 17. Dee is a great trail horse and loves water.
Patti’s favorite things to do outside of work are babysitting her grandsons, horseback riding in the mountains and cooking for her large group of family and friends.
Bailey
Veterinary Assistant
Bailey and her husband, Steven, have been married seven years. They have two Mastiffs, Bones and Miyah. Bones is eight-years-old and loves to play and wrestle with Miyah. Miyah is five-years-old and loves to sleep and wrestle with Bones. She thinks she is a lap dog. Shepherd is a 13-year-old Australian Shepherd who is a heartworm survivor. Her job is to keep a close eye on the family’s four goats.
Bailey enjoys relaxing at home, reading and taking care of her farm.
Brenda
Veterinary Assistant
Brenda found Mochi, a super tiny Siamese Mix, at a cheese factory when she was just two weeks old. Tootsie, a Domestic Long Hair Tuxedo, enjoys belly rubs. Bella, a Chihuahua/Poodle Mix likes to sunbathe with Brenda at sunset. Brenda rescued Karma, a German Shepherd/Husky Mix, from the streets when she was four months old. Karma loves cats! Brenda enjoys hiking and dancing in her free time.
Erik
Veterinary Assistant
Erik loves spending time with his niece, cheering her on at her soccer games. For fun you will find him cooking, exercising and expressing himself through his art. Reading and watching sports are Erik’s relaxation favorites.
Veterinary Assistant
Grace has a Queensland Heeler named Oakley Rose. When not working, Grace does her best to find recreation outdoors and likes to wander into the woods to enjoy the peacefulness.
Hannah
Veterinary Assistant
Hannah earned her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Modesto Junior College as well as a Small Animal Veterinarian Technician Certification. Hannah’s Draco kitty likes to pretend to attack Brownie, their 90-pound German Sheep Dog, while the three are out for a walk. Draco then runs away before Brownie can retaliate. Hannah has read over 100 books in six months.
Kyle
Veterinary Assistant
Kyle attends Columbia Community College and has an orange tabby cat, Pop. Pop is extremely sweet and likes to snuggle. Pandamonium, a Shih Tzu, with her snaggle teeth, thinks she’s a guard dog. Kyle enjoys long-distance running on the ditch in the Sierra foothills and sleeping.
Bethany
Client Service Representative
Bethany and her husband, Justin, have been married six years. They recently bought a filly who is a companion to Mia, their 22-year-old Quarter Horse who loves to run and ride on trails. Lady is a Border Collie puppy who has just one eye. Bubba and Meowy are the household kittens. Bubba is gray and white and loves to play; Meowy is a fat and sassy cat. Bethany enjoys horseback riding at Sonora Pass and the surrounding Sierras.
Lisa
Client Service Representative
Lisa and her husband, Chris, have been married 17 years and have four children, Amber, Ashleigh, Anthony and Addison. They have quite the collection of critters which includes Aspen, a German Shepard, who has a black face and beautiful golden eyes; Dixie, a Border Heeler, with big ears; and Maverick, a Pitbull, who loves to lick people. They also have two quarter horses, Dakota and Mudd; three miniature horses, Ariat, Diesel and Rocky; and two Mini Juliana Pigs, Polly and Pogo, who love belly rubs. Lisa enjoys gardening, photography, painting and participates in holistic medicine.
Marcia
Client Service Representative
Marcia has two adult children, Daniel and Jenna. Marcia loves spending her free time hiking, kayaking, being at the beach, and spending time with her family and friends. Marcia is working on plans for her next bucket list adventures – camping and hiking in Denali National Park and rafting down the Colorado River exploring the Grand Canyon.
Nicole
Client Service Representative
Nicole and her partner, Mark, have four children, Kimber, Leighanne, Kaiden and Madisyn. Alabama, a seven-month-old Tori likes to go for walks with the dog. Baily Jane, a four-year-old Labrador Mix, loves to boop Alabama with her nose. Pete, a 17-year-old, Terrier Mix, barks at Nicole when he thinks it is bedtime.
