From Spokane, Washington, VP of Operations Dana relocated to the island in 2022 with her husband, Matt. The same year, Dana joined the Pilina Vet team as an Experience Maximizer, eventually taking on the role of VP of Operations. Outside of Pilina Vet, Dana enjoys playing tourist, visiting other parts of the island to hike, …Dana Bogan, VP of Operations

Originally from Florida, Dr. Carson earned her veterinary degree from the University of Florida before making the move to Oʻahu in 2025. She has a special interest in dentistry and enjoys partnering with families to create treatment plans that are thoughtfully tailored to each animal family member’s needs. Outside the clinic, Dr. Carson shares her …Dr. Carson Van Campen, DVM

CEO Franz, originally from Florida, came to love the Kailua community while stationed here over a decade ago as a P-C3 Naval Flight Officer. While here, he and Dr. Sara became acquainted, and later married in Waimanalo. At Pilina Vet, Franz has many roles. For the clinic, he maintains the budget and finances, assists with …Franz Federschmidt, CEO

Dr. Sara grew up in a small farming town in central California. She attended the University of San Diego and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science with honors. After graduation, she served as a P-3C Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy. She left active duty to pursue her passion for medicine and graduated …Dr. Sara L Federschmidt, DVM