Dear Valued MASH Client,

We are writing to share with you that MASH is beginning a new chapter under the ownership of a leading team of local veterinarians. As of May 28th, Dr. Domenico Bianco (Internal Medicine), Dr. Jodi Kuntz (Internal Medicine), Dr. Eva Ganz (Dermatology), Dr. Jeremy O’Neill (Neurology), Dr. Paul Hobson (Dentistry), Dr. Tara Stonex (Ophthalmology) with other trusted colleagues and Curo Pet Care, will assume management and ownership of the hospital.

We are all long-time veterinarian leaders of the practice and are now also the owners with the mission to sustain and develop the hospital into the top destination for veterinary care in Southern California. For you as a client, our goal is to maintain and improve the team, medicine, and experience you have come to know and trust.

First and foremost, the existing team and hospital will continue as they have for years. As a client, you should see little to no change. Your records, reminders, and care team will all remain as they have been. Please continue to reach out to book appointments and keep your pets up to date on their care.

We are thrilled to be entrusted with this legendary practice and honored to work with you and your beloved pets. There will be exciting improvements and changes to our services and facility soon, so stay tuned for upcoming news from us.

To find out more about the hospital's transition and to contact us, please visit www.mash.vet.

Thank you,

Dr. Domenico Bianco, Dr. Jodi Kuntz, Dr. Eva Ganz, Dr. Jeremy O’Neill, Dr. Paul Hobson, and Dr. Tara Stonex



Dr. Domenico Bianco, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Internal Medicine) graduated from the University of Torino in 1998 and earned his Ph.D. there in 2002. He met U.S. veterinary requirements at Purdue in 2004, completed a rotating internship at the University of Missouri, and a residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. He became a board-certified internist in 2008. His clinical and research interests include hematology, immune-mediated diseases, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases. He is highly skilled in advanced imaging and endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Jodi Kuntz, DVM, DACVIM, (SAIM) (Internal Medicine) graduated magna cum laude from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical training at Cornell University. She then completed an internship at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and a residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Before joining MASH, she worked at two of the largest veterinary hospitals in New York. Dr. Kuntz has advanced training in interventional radiology and endoscopy, with expertise in treating urologic, respiratory, and endovascular conditions, as well as minimally invasive therapies for liver and prostate tumors.

Dr. Eva Ganz, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology) graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2008. She completed a one-year rotating internship at a multi-specialty practice in Glendale, California, followed by a three-year residency in small animal dermatology at Animal Dermatology Clinic in Marina del Rey, CA. She became a board-certified veterinary dermatologist in 2013. Her clinical interests include allergic skin diseases, ear infections, autoimmune skin disorders, and chronic itching. She is experienced in advanced dermatologic diagnostics and treatment techniques.

Dr. Jeremy O’Neill, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) graduated with High Honors from Western University of Health Sciences after earning his Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech. He completed a rotating and specialty neurology/neurosurgery internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery residency at the University of Georgia. He became a board-certified veterinary neurologist in 2013. His clinical interests include intracranial and spinal surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and collaborative care to enhance quality of life for pets with neurologic disease.

Dr. Paul Hobson, BVetMed, MRCVS (Dentistry) graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 1981. He owned and operated veterinary hospitals in the UK for 20 years before focusing exclusively on veterinary dentistry. For the past 25 years, he has specialized in oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery, running a large dental referral practice in the UK before relocating to California. His clinical interests include endodontics, craniomaxillofacial trauma, and oral oncologic surgery.

Dr. Tara Stonex, VMD, DACVO (Ophthalmology) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine after earning her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. During veterinary school, she worked in the Retinal Disease Studies Facility, where the first FDA-approved gene therapy treatment was developed. She completed a rotating internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, followed by an ophthalmology internship at Animal Eye Guys in Miami. She then completed a residency in ophthalmology at North Carolina State University. Her clinical interests include cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and ocular surface and anterior segment disease.

About Curo Pet Care

Curo Pet Care (Curo) is a family-owned veterinary company founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, with operations in California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rocky Mountains. We collaborate with entrepreneurial Doctors, Hospital Administrators, and other leaders in the veterinary industry to build and operate best-in-class small animal hospitals. Curo’s goal is to be the go-to partner for hospital owners, empowering them to provide industry-leading service and care to their clients and patients.

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