Welcome to Central Animal Hospital

Dr. Carter loves to be outdoors.  He is always active in various community groups and events and especially enjoys volunteering alongside his spouse Jennifer with the Petaluma Valley Rotary Club. He has been known to play the violin, help with local harvesting to make various beers and wine, ride his bike in numerous fundraising events and spend time futilely trying to create amazing meals. He joined Central Animal Hospital in April of 2002 and lives in Petaluma with his wife Jennifer and twin daughters Lillian and MaryBeth. The Carter's also share their home with Mylo the cat, Elsie and Alice the dogs, Sugarbomb the rabbit and a few chickens and fish

Degrees and Achievements

• DVM - UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine 1995.
• He has worked in hospitals in London, England; the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley of California.
• Past President of the Redwood Empire Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Helms grew up in San Diego, and then spent 11 years in Davis, receiving his Bachelor's Degree in 2004 and DVM in 2010. In 2003, he received All American honors while racing for UC Davis, placing fourth in the 3000 meter Steeplechase at the 2003 NCAA National Championships. He currently races off road triathlon and cross country mountain bike races. His first 4 years in the profession were spent in Mendocino County, practicing all aspects of Veterinary Medicine due to the rural nature of the area. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing with his son and any outdoor activity with his family. Dr. Helms professional interest lies in surgery, specifically Orthopedics. Dr. Helms lives in Santa Rosa with his wife Jessica and their three children, Jackson, Ryder and Maeanna. 

Degrees and Achievements

• DVM - UC Davis Veterinary School of Medicine 2010.
• He conducted research at UC Davis and was published in JAVMA in 2009.
• He enjoys abalone diving/spear fishing, and triathlons.

Dr. Alman received her veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow in 2013. She grew up in Santa Rosa and spent her first two years in practice working with large and small animals. She has a passion for travel and volunteer work, and is currently working with Homeless with Pets during her spare time. Dr. Alman lives in Santa Rosa with her husband Alex and daughter Layna. They have a cat named “Simon”, a rabbit “Peanut”, and a dog named 'Madison'. In her spare time she enjoys running, camping, and spending time with her family.

Degrees and Achievements

• BVMS- University of Glasgow 2013

Fun Facts

• 50K trail running
• Volunteering 
• Traveling

Sharon was born in New York, and attended University of Pennsylvania for undergrad and  Cornell.  After interning at The Animal Medical Center in NYC and practicing in the city and Scarsdale, she decided to find a bit warmer climate. Sharon decided to move to the Peninsula and eventually started working at Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos where she practiced for about 25 years.  As her daughter approached high school, she felt they were due for a change. Petaluma has welcomed her with great food (goat cheese is one of her favorite food groups), great community, PHS and a new job with the hospital voted Best Veterinarian! Sharon and her daughter share 2 kitties named Bella and Oliva. 

Degrees and Achievements

• BA from University of PA, 
• DVM from Cornell
•  AMC internship
• Adjunct professor at SRJC

Fun Facts

•  Hiking
• Baking
• Dark chocolate connoisseur