Get to know our veterinary team!
We have dedicated our lives to caring for pets in Temecula! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us better, too. Let’s work together to give your pet a long, happy life with your family.
Dr. Robert Totman
Owner, Medical Director
Dr. Totman was raised in Wichita, Kansas, the eldest of three children. He started his veterinary career in Costa Mesa, California, at one of the first referral practices in Southern California. He eventually opened his first practice in Laguna Niguel, where he practiced for 20 years! In January 2003, he purchased Vineyard Veterinary Hospital, where he currently practices as Medical Director.
Dr. Totman has a special interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. He also likes seeing young puppies grow into healthy adults and working with geriatric patients to deliver the best quality of life possible.
Dr. Totman lives with his wife Joan, the practice manager at Vineyard Veterinary Hospital, and their four dogs: Sully, Sophie, and Rylee. Dr. Totman enjoys woodworking, cooking, and wine tasting when not practicing veterinary care.
Joan Totman
Practice Manager
Joan is the Practice Manager at Vineyard Veterinary Hospital and spends her day caring for pets and their owners. Prior to becoming the practice manager, she worked on Wall Street for many years. Looking for a change, she applied for an Office Manager position at a local veterinary clinic. She was hired and 19 years later is still going strong in the profession. Now, as Practice Manager of Vineyard Veterinary Hospital, she gets to work alongside her husband, Dr. Totman. She makes sure the hospital has everything it needs for the team to do the best possible job and really takes pride in making sure the clients have an exceptional experience with every visit.
In her spare time, Joan likes to paint and garden. She also likes to cook and enjoy good wine with her husband.
Jim Tabor
Veterinary Technician
Jim grew up on a farm in California where he helped care for every animal, from dogs, cats, and goats to turkeys, cows, pigs, and donkeys. He started his career working as a coffee shop manager for 20 years but decided it was time for a change. He signed up for a course in veterinary technology at his local community college and never looked back. He’s been in the veterinary field now for the past 12 years.
Jim has been a part of the Vineyard Veterinary Hospital family since May of 2018. He feels grateful to work with a talented team of animal lovers, and he also enjoys continuing to learn new things every day. When not helping to care for pets, Jim can work on home improvements or tend to his own small farm. He has two dogs, five indoor cats and five outdoor cats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, peafowl, emus, and a pair of three-legged rabbits!
Kayde Coleman
Receptionist
Kayde has worked in the veterinary industry for 6 1/2 years. She went to Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, CA Kayde prides herself in providing excellent customer service and showering our patients with TLC. “I treat everyone’s pet like they are my own.” In her free time, Kayde likes riding Harley’s, spending time with her husband, Shawn, and their dog, Jaxon. Kayde also enjoys getting tattooed.
Connie Jones
RVT
Connie went to Western Career College and has been practicing veterinary medicine for 30 years!
She prides herself on excellent patient care, ensuring all pets have a positive visit anytime they come to our hospital. Connie is exceptional in dentistry and enjoys sharing her skills with co-workers.
Connie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and learning new skills in her free time.
Adrianna Fernandez
Customer Service Representative
Adrianna has been working in the veterinary field since 2012 and prides herself on having excellent customer service and being sure to hear the needs of her clients.
In her free time, Adri enjoys traveling, both domestically and abroad. She also likes going to fairs and festivals. She likes staying in and watching Netflix with her two dogs when she wants a quiet weekend.
Kathi Fright
Customer Service Representative
Kathi has been in the veterinary field since 1994 and prides herself on providing quality care to clients and pets. Being a pet owner herself, Kathi is compassionate towards clients when their pet is ill and is attentive to client and pet needs.
In her free time, Kathi enjoys relaxing, Netflix, and going to the dog park with “Maurice,” her Frenchie. She enjoys visiting family and friends and seeing live bands at Pubs, especially Irish music.