Meet our Team
Dr. Marissa Torres
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Marissa Torres, is a Southern California native and embarked on her academic journey at Cal State University, San Bernardino, where she earned a degree in biology with a focus on genetics and stem cell biology. Her passion for animal care led her to work at various animal hospitals while pursuing her undergraduate studies, ultimately inspiring her to take the next step and apply to veterinary school. This ambition brought her to Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where she developed a keen interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and geriatric care. Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Torres enjoys exploring the great outdoors through hiking, capturing life’s moments through photography, cheering on her favorite hockey team, and cherishing time with her rescue cats, Earl and Al.
Dr. Ledesma grew up in Huntington Beach, she attended California State University Fullerton for her undergraduate studies. She spent one year at Ross University in St. Kitts and then completed the remainder of veterinary school at Virginia Tech where she graduated in 2015. She practiced in Northern Virginia for 5 years before coming back home to Huntington Beach.
She is passionate about preventative medicine, pain management, and internal medicine. She is Fear Free Certified. Her interests outside of work include spending time outdoors with her family, being active, and reading. She lives in Huntington Beach with her husband and two children. They are currently looking for the perfect furry companion to join them.
Dr. JENN LEDESMA
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Autumn Schiano
Dr. Autumn is a SoCal native, having grown up in Orange County. She moved to NorCal to attend UC Davis for college, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She loved Davis so much that she continued her studies there for veterinary school, where she graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2024. After graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA Animal Specialty Group in Glendale, CA, and is happy to be back home in Orange County. Dr. Autumn’s clinical interests include preventative care, internal medicine, and client education. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Autumn loves baking, stargazing, singing, and celebrating holidays. She also enjoys working with wildlife and can be found volunteering at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach.
Dr. Jen Dietz Kumar completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Wellesley College, followed by her veterinary studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She completed a rotating internship at Animal Surgical and Emergency Center in Los Angeles, then spent 5 years working as an emergency clinician at VCA West Coast Specialty. She joined the Seacliff Animal Hospital team in 2020. She loves treating all animals, but has a special interest in the care of exotic pets including rabbits and parrots. She is passionate about caring for wildlife and has been a long-time volunteer with Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. She lives in Huntington Beach with her parti-colored cocker spaniel (Iris) and human family. She loves petting horses at Huntington Central Park, going downhill skiing, walking with her pup at Dog Beach, eating lobster in her home of Massachusetts, and checking out local festivals with her kids.
DR. JENNIFER DIETZ KUMAR, VMD
VETERINARIAN
Nina Hernandez
Hospital Manager
I have been dedicated to the field of veterinary medicine since 2010, when I began my first position in the industry. From the very beginning, I was drawn to the profound impact this work has on the lives of small animals and their families. The ability to help, heal, and improve the well-being of animals continues to be a privilege I deeply value.
Outside of the hospital, I am a proud parent to three daughters, often found supporting them at rowing competitions and wrestling tournaments. I also have a strong passion for the outdoors and staying active—whether it’s hiking long trails, running marathons, swimming in the ocean, or strength training.
Kelly is the veterinary technician at Seacliff Animal Hospital. She has been working closely with animals since 2012. She started as a shelter kennel attendant cleaning cat rooms and scrubbing dozens of litter boxes a day and eventually became a medical attendant in charge of feeding, medicating, and vaccinating dozens of kittens and cats. Kelly started her veterinary hospital career as a receptionist in 2014, then worked her way up to a technically skilled assistant who helped treat dogs and cats as well as reptiles, pocket pets, and birds.
KELLY CHURCHHILL
Lead Veterinary Technician
