Compassionate Cardiology Care
For Your Pet
About Us
Get to Know Us
VetPulse Cardiology is a mobile practice offering convenient cardiac care for pets, with the option for direct communication between the cardiologist and pet owners. We aim to provide top-level care and build trust, bringing specialized cardiology services to more pets across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Meet the Team
Cardiologist
Justin G. Williams DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Justin Williams brings over a decade of specialized expertise in veterinary cardiology. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Williams pursued his veterinary medical degree at Colorado State University, graduating in 2007. He then completed an intensive internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver, Colorado. His passion for cardiology led him to Boston, where he completed a rigorous three-year cardiology residency at the MSPCA Angell Animal Medical Center. In 2011, Dr. Williams achieved board certification in cardiology from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).
Originally hailing from Arizona, Dr. Williams now enjoys the diverse landscapes of California with his wife, Emily, and their three children. An outdoor enthusiast, he can often be found fly-fishing, hiking, or capturing nature through photography. In his downtime, remains active by playing ice hockey.
Tech Lead
Lauren Brief, RVT
Lauren moved to the Bay Area from Southern California in 2004 to attend San Francisco State University where she graduated with a BA degree in Art Education. After her own cat needed orthopedic surgery, she was introduced to veterinary medicine and found her passion to care for animals. She then attended Foothill College and got an AS degree in Veterinary Technology, and has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2011.
Lauren has worked in general practice, emergency and specialty medicine, specifically in surgery/anesthesia, oncology, and cardiology. In her free time, she enjoys camping, backpacking, paddleboarding, exploring, and cooking.