about our veterinary practice Elk Grove, CA

Kittel Family Veterinary Practice is proud to serve Elk Grove, CA and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.

If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don't hesitate to call us at (916) 714-5387. Thank you!

Dr. Dan Kittel

Dr. Dan graduated from Oklahoma State School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and has been practicing in the greater Sacramento area since then. Dr. Dan enjoys working in Elk Grove and supporting the community he and his family live in.

Charleen Kittel

Charleen began her career in the veterinary field in 1995. She enjoys working as a technician, managing her family’s vet practice, and helping the pets in her Elk Grove community.

Makenna

Makenna was hired as an Animal Care Attendant in March 2024. She worked through mid-2025 for us until she graduated high school. Now she comes in for periodic Vet Assistant shifts when she’s not off attending college.

Jocelyn

Jocelyn joined our team in April 2024. She is a certified Veterinary Assistant and will be using her skills to help our patients have their best experience when they visit us.

Christy

Christy was a Veterinary Technician student at CRC, who did a school internship with us in 2024. She was then hired as a Vet Assistant in August 2024, and promoted to Registered Veterinary Technician in the summer of 2025 after she graduated school and passed her RVT licensing test.

Victoria

Victoria joined our team in August 2024 as our Clerical Assistant. Victoria works behind the scenes making sure our client and patient records are up to date and in-line with the best care we can provide.

Shelby

Shelby joined our team in October 2024 as a Receptionist. She will be working alongside our other team members, making sure our front desk is staffed at a level that allows us to provide the best care we can to our clients.

Nora

Nora joined our team in February 2025 as a Receptionist. She works hard to make sure our clients are happy & well taken care of each time they visit or call.

Camila

Camila joined our team in September 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant. She works alongside Dr. Kittel and our other staff to make sure our patients get the care and attention they deserve each time they visit us.

Carmen

Carmen joined our team in September 2025 as an Animal Care Technician. She helps our assistants and technicians with patient care and makes sure each pet that stays with us is well cared for throughout the day.

Katelyn

Katelyn joined our team in October 2025 as a cross-trained Veterinary Assistant, meaning she works in the back office with our nursing team as well as up front with our Client Service team. Katelyn comes to us with prior Vet Assistant experience and is excited to care for the clients and patients at KFVP.