about Dr. Keffler-Roa
Please read about our compassionate Dr. Ashley Keffler-Roa and how she felt a calling to provide this very important service.
Below are references for all the acronyms that follow her name:
DVM = Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
CPEV or CPEP = Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian or Professional
CAEOL-Doula = Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula
Dr. Ashley Keffler-Roa
DVM, CPEV, CAEOL-Doula
Dr. Ashley Keffler-Roa is originally from Texas but fell in love with California and moved her family here in 2009. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2020. As a student at UCD, she enjoyed volunteering with various local community non-profit organizations that provide free veterinary care to those in need such as the Knightâs Landing One Health Clinic and the Mercer Clinic. She was also involved with Pride VMC, the international LBGTQ+ veterinary organization, where she met one of the founders, our own Dr. Ken Gorczyca! Dr. Keffler-Roa understands the importance of being able to say goodbye to a cherished loved one in the comfort of their own home and feels honored to support families during this delicate time.
