Dr. Jeffrey Marks

Dr. Marks is the managing director of the Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic. His special interests include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, diseases of the ears and dermatology.  He is a second generation veterinarian and has worked in a veterinary hospital since 1967 when he was just a 12 year old helping his father Dr. Alan Marks.  Dr. Marks was born in Detroit, Mi. but considers Los Angeles his home.  He feels that clients who bring their pet to Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic are not just clients but rather they are like part of the family.  Dr Marks graduated from Michigan State Univeristy (Go Spartans) in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and went on to receive his veterinary degree at Michigan State University in 1980.  Dr. Marks and his family live in a house full of German Shepards and cats.  His hobbies include travel and wine tasting in Northern California. 

Dr. Lara Nicolayevsky (Dr. Nic)

Dr. Lara Nicolayevsky (Dr. Nic) is a graduate of UC Davis Veterinary School and has been an asssociate at Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic since 2003.  Prior to becoming a Veterinarian, Dr.Nic was a teacher and believes strongly in educating and empowering her clients.  She enjoys speaking about Veterinary Medicine at elementary schools and various events. Dr. Nic is happily married, has young twins and a labradoodle named Hibbert.  She enjoys hiking, traveling and baking.

Dr. Amy Bednarek

Dr .Amy Bednarek is a Los Angeles native and has been an associate at Rancho Park Veterinary Clinic since July 2006.  After a 12 year career in the entertainment business, she decided to follow her true passion for animals and pursue veterinary medicine.  Dr. Bednarek received her DVM from Kansas State University in 2006 and has never looked back.  Her free time is spent with her husband, two young kids, elderly chocolate Labrador "Emma" and cat "Monkey McGunkey".  They enjoy biking, hiking and frequent visits to the beach.  She enjoys coming to work everyday and making a difference in a pets' life.