Medical Center for Birds 

Medical Center for Birds
3805 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
(925)625-1878


Brandy McKeown, RVT

Brandy has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2004. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician with a Associate of Sciences degree. Brandy currently is working with avian hematology and enjoys her time here immensely. She feels that there is always something new to learn here.
Jennifer Borlek, RVT

Jennifer has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2003. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician with a Associate of Sciences degree. On her off time, Jennifer enjoys playing with her own pets, which include her blue and gold macaw named "Peter" and her hawkheaded parrot "Hubble".' In addition to her many feathered friends, she has three adopted dogs, Li'l Mick, Iris, and Waldo, and two cats.

Elisabeth Szabo

Elizabeth has been employed with the Medical Center for Birds since 2003. She is our hematologist with a keen eye for bird blood and painstakingly analyzes all of our blood films. Elisabeth is Hungarian and has earned her education in hematology in Romania and Hungary. She worked for 15 years at a children's hospital in Romania and for 3 years at a sanatorium in Hungary. Elisabeth's background of 10 years is working in hormone-assay research and development. She enjoys hematology and also likes to spend time with family, dance, go to movies, and appreciates friends with a good sense of humor.

MELODY BEDFORD, RVT Melody has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2008. Melody is a Registered Veterinary Technician.

BRANDON MODELO Brandon has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2007. He maintains our kennel ward, as well as other areas of our hospital. Brandon also assists our registered veterinary technicians. He does not hesitate to help in any way he can. Brandon enjoys sports, especially boxing, and is currently pursuing acting.

NICHOLAS MESSER Nick has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2008. He maintains our kennel ward along with assisting our registered veterinary technicians. He is currently enrolled at Carrington College pursuing his Registered Veterinary Technician License. Nick has a true love for animals and plans to become a Zoologist.

SARA HAWKINS, RVT Sara has been employed by the Medical Center for Birds since 2009. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician and our newest member to the MCFB.