Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Katie Volat was born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa on a full academic scholarship and received a Bachelors degree in zoology in 2000. While attending UH, Dr. Volat volunteered at the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. She also spent time researching endangered native Hawaiian forest birds and monk seals. Dr. Volat has always wanted to become a veterinarian for as long as she remembers. After receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, Dr. Volat worked for 5 years in general practice in San Francisco. Dr. Volat moved to Santa Cruz in 2009 to enjoy the beautiful beaches, mountains, and friendly community. She has worked in a variety of settings in Santa Cruz and Monterey doing a mix of emergency, exotic and general practice. She has been serving the clients of Capitola Veterinary Hospital since 2011. Dr Volat spends her free time surfing, camping, hiking, traveling and spending time with her 2 pets: Frankie, a 5 yr old medium haired kitty and Teddy, her 16 month old cattle dog who happens to be the fastest dog on the beach!
