Veterinary Cancer Group

Help us celebrate Dr. Tokaj Kozak for completing all requirements of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine to become board-certified in Medical Oncology!! Congratulations Dr. Kozak🥳

We are excited to announce our Veterinary Cancer Group of La Mesa location. Please meet our newest Dr. Tojak Kozak. Dr. Tokaj Kozak was born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Canada. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University in Grenada in the West Indies and completed her 3-year medical oncology residency at Iowa State University before joining Veterinary Cancer Group.
Dr. Kozak loves being a support system for owners and their furry family members and truly enjoys building long-term bonds with them. She also is a treat enthusiast and loves the opportunity to feed cats Churu and dogs’ other tasty snacks! Dr. Tokaj Kozak and her team are now accepting new patients and cannot wait to meet your beloved furry family members.

Ring the bell! 🔔🔔 Hannah Jo finished her chemotherapy treatments with us!!! We are so incredibly proud of this brave girl and her amazing family! Enjoy all the extra treats and belly rubs Hannah Jo- you earned them!! 🎉🎉👏🏼-The team at VCG South Bay

Moongchi - 1, Cancer - 0 🎉🏆 can we get a round of applause for this incredible boy? 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼we are so proud of you for finishing chemotherapy!! - The team at VCG South Bay

We are so proud of Bowie for finishing his chemotherapy protocol today!! We will always give you treats when you demand them🤣🩷🎉 -the team at VCG South Bay

Here’s to many more treats, toys and happy adventures ahead!! Congratulations Dream for completing your chemotherapy!!🎓🐾🎉

❤️The Staff of VCG San Fernando Valley

Watching this little girl fight with courage, strength and grace has been an honor for us all. Congratulations Sunny for reaching this incredible moment of completing your chemotherapy journey! 🐾🎓🎉

❤️ The Staff of VCG San Fernando

As we close out Cancer Survivor Awareness Month, last but not least we have Winston or as we lovingly call him, Winnie.

We’ve had the privilege of caring for Winnie since February of 2022, and watching his journey has been such a special one. In the beginning, he wasn’t quite sure what to think of us. Like many pets facing cancer treatment, it took time to build trust. But over the years, that uncertainty has turned into familiar faces, lots of lovings, and a routine we all look forward to.

These days, every visit includes plenty of love, the chicken his mom thoughtfully brings to make his appointments a little sweeter, and, of course, clipping a toenail or two while we’re at it. It’s the little traditions that remind us how far he’s come and how meaningful these relationships become over time.

Winnie has shown us that courage doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply walking through our doors again and again, trusting the people who care for you, and continuing to greet each day with quiet resilience. Every appointment is a reminder that cancer may become part of a family’s story, but it doesn’t define the love, joy, and moments that continue to fill each day.

We’re reminded that behind every patient is a family who loves them unconditionally and chooses hope, one day at a time. It’s a privilege to walk alongside them through every milestone, every challenge, and every victory big or small.

Thank you, Winnie, and family for letting us be a part of your story. Thank you for trusting us every step of the way, for celebrating every win with us, and for always making sure Winnie knows just how loved he is. You guys hold a very special place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to see you at your next visit ready for another trim or two.

Happy Cancer Survivor Awareness Month to all of our incredible patients and the families who stand beside them. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Every story reminds us why we do what we do. 💙🩵🐾

After being diagnosed with lymphoma at just five years old, Dottie began a journey that no family ever hopes to face. Over the last few years, chemotherapy has become part of her routine filled with treatments, bloodwork, medications, and difficult days. Yet through it all, Dottie continues to greet each visit with bright eyes, a happy smile, and that signature wiggly nub.

Her mom Nikki shared something that deeply resonates with our team. Chemotherapy isn’t just treatment, it’s time, time that wasn’t promised. Time filled with car rides, zoomies, favorite toys, quiet moments together, and memories that her family will cherish forever. It’s a beautiful reminder that while we can’t always change a diagnosis, we can sometimes give families something just as meaningful, more moments together.

Dottie is the definition of a fighter. She doesn’t know she’s inspiring everyone around her, she simply wakes up each day ready to enjoy the things she loves. Even after treatments and on days when she isn’t feeling her best, she still finds joy in chasing her ball, going on adventures, and sharing her infectious smile. Her resilience isn’t measured by the treatments she’s received, but by her unwavering spirit and the happiness she continues to bring to those who love her.

To Dottie’s incredible parents Nikki & Jimmy, thank you for trusting us with her care and for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your unwavering love for Dottie is evident in every decision you make and every visit you share with us. Your kindness, and even the homemade goods that you so thoughtfully bring our team is something we’ll never forget.

Dottie, thank you for reminding us why we do what we do. Your story is one of courage, hope, and the immeasurable gift of time. It is truly an honor to be your team. 🩵💙🐾

13-year-old Brontë “Squigs” has been part of our VCG family since March of 2023. What an incredible journey it has been. More than three years after being diagnosed with small cell lymphoma, she remains in remission and continues to bring joy to our team with her meows and corkscrew tail.

Named Brontë after the famous authors but lovingly nicknamed “Squigs” because of her adorable curly tail, she’s known for giving headbutts on command and happily drooling whenever she’s feeling especially loved.

Stories like Squigs’ remind us that cancer doesn’t define a pet, it simply becomes one chapter in a much bigger story filled with love, hope, and unwavering devotion. The bond between a pet and the person who loves them is something truly special. Thank you to her wonderful mom Maryela for trusting us with her care and for sharing the beautiful bond you both have. We’re honored to be a small part of Squigs’ journey! 🐾🩵💙