About Dr. Hillary Conant.

Dr. Conant’s unique training and experience allows her to combine conventional Western medicine techniques with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offering the best of both worlds.

Growing up in Santa Cruz, Dr. Conant graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a double major in Latin American Studies and Environmental Studies. Being a lifelong animal lover, she spent her year abroad at the University of Costa Rica where she worked as a field researcher for the Marine Science Institute at UCSB.

Immediately upon graduating, Dr. Conant began volunteering with wildlife organizations. She then worked as an assistant in several veterinary hospitals, and spent time traveling in New Zealand.

After finding her calling to work with animals, Dr. Conant headed off to Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue her goal of working with animals full-time.

While at Purdue, Dr. Conant volunteered at spay and neuter clinics in underserved rural areas around the United States and was president of the student chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. She was the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships before graduating with honors and receiving her doctorate in 2007. 

After graduating she then spent twelve months interning at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG) in Ventura. Here she received advanced training in small animal medicine and surgery.

Dr. Conant launched her career as a practicing veterinarian at San Roque Pet Hospital, where she stayed for more than ten years. During this time she was known for developing especially strong bonds with her patients and their people. She absolutely loved educating people on their pets conditions so they could make informed decisions about their care.

Even as a traditional veterinarian, Dr. Conant had always taken a holistic view of her patients. After receiving training with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2017, she has been thrilled to finally be able to practice truly integrative medicine exclusively.

Dr. Conant loves seeing acupuncture help her patients, especially when traditional therapy has failed or the side effects of medication were intolerable.

Using every tool available, including conventional Western medications and procedures as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophies and techniques, Dr. Conant strives to maintain the highest quality of life possible for both her patients and their people.