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Macci

Dr. Carla Castro's dog & chief behavior consultant

Macci's interpretations are for informational purposes only and do not constitute veterinary advice.

Meet DR. CARLA CASTRO

Dr. Carla Castro is a licensed veterinarian dedicated to advancing animal health through compassion and expertise. With years of clinical experience, she combines patient-centered care, responsible innovation, and a commitment to ethical practice—bringing excellence to every engagement, at every level. She advises animal health organizations, stays at the forefront of AI integration in veterinary medicine, and delivers her expertise with integrity.

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Whether you’re a veterinary hospital seeking relief coverage in Los Angeles, an animal health company looking for strategic or AI advisory, or a pet parent seeking expert guidance — Dr. Castro welcomes the conversation. Reach out and connect.

Holistic medicine, to me, starts with one truth: My client, my patient, and I are a team.

My pet parents need to know they are heard. My patients need to know they are seen &safe.

From there, everything else follows — thorough histories, genuine attention to the whole picture, and clinical decisions made together. I am a part of the medicine. That means showing up regulated, grounded, and fully present — because the energy I bring into the room matters just as much as my clinical expertise.

I work with veterinary and animal health organizations at key moments — growth, change, and everything in between. What I bring to the table is simple: I understand all sides of this industry.

I know what pet parents want. I know what veterinarians need. And I understand business. That combination is rare, and it’s what makes my advisory work valuable. I meet with founders, CEOs, and sales teams — testing platforms, identifying gaps, giving honest input, and helping companies connect with the people & pets they’re trying to serve.

The integration of artificial intelligence into veterinary practice is already reshaping how clinicians work — from diagnostic support and triage to client communication and front office workflows. I stay close to all of it: how these tools are being built, how they integrate into real veterinary environments, and how they can be adopted responsibly to deliver a better standard of care — not replace the people providing it.

When applied with intention and integrity, AI reduces administrative burden, supports better clinical decisions, and creates space for veterinarians to do what they do best — medicine.

The goal is not efficiency at the cost of care. It is efficiency that makes truly better care possible.