Our Doctors
Brian McGrath, DVM
Owner and Director of Medicine
Dr. Brian McGrath is a second-generation veterinarian who grew up in a veterinary hospital (his father is a veterinarian in Boston). He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation in 2003, he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles, where he stayed until joining the team at Malibu Coast Animal Hospital in 2010. In 2016, he made another transition and opened his own practice in Sherman Oaks, McGrath Veterinary Center.
Dr. McGrath has experience in emergency medicine, general medicine, and surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. McGrath has had many memorable experiences in the field, including when he volunteered in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He loves that his position as a veterinarian allows him to make long-lasting connections with pets and their owners. He also enjoys helping sick or injured animals and strengthening the human/animal bond.\n\nDr. McGrath and his wife, Lei, have a daughter named Ava, a son named Jax, and a set of twins, Andrew and Joseph! They also have a Labrador retriever named Brady. He enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and just being outdoors with his family and pets in his spare time.
Rubie Medina, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Like most individuals in this field, Dr. Medina took an interest in animals at a very early age. It was her wonderful chow chow mix, Harley, her greatest companion for 17 years, who was her driving force in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Medina is a California native born and raised in Los Angeles. She completed her Bachelors of Science in biology pre-med at the University of La Verne before heading off to the West Indies where she lived on the beautiful island of St. Kitts while earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University. She returned stateside completing her clinical year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She is excited to be back home and happy to be part of the team here at MVC.
Dr. Medina has a special interest in surgery, integrative medicine, and exotics. She has two babies, her adorable kitty, Truly, and her sweet dog, Babycakes. She also keeps busy by tending to her 25+ plant collection regularly. In her downtime, she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and enjoying nature.