A GUEST SURGEON YOU CAN TRUST
ABOUT DR. JASON BALARA
Jason graduated from Tufts Veterinary School in 2004 and by that time knew exactly what he wanted to do with the rest of his veterinary career. Surgery had been introduced as a student and immediately became a passion. He started specialty surgical training after graduation from vet school, with a 1 year internship followed by three year residency program.
This intense training along with amazing mentors, allowed him to pass boards and truly embrace a career as a veterinary surgeon.
Since 2008, while working in multiple large specialty hospitals, Jason has focused solely on surgery with a passion for complex orthopedic cases and teaching the veterinary community. This has come in many forms, from mentoring interns and residents to training technicians how to follow a path of specialization. He also takes that same educator mindset into the practices he visits for mobile surgery cases, trying to increase the understanding of surgery in veterinary medicine. JMB Mobile Veterinary Surgery was founded in 2017 with the vision of merging high level specialty surgery with the comfort and familiarity of the family veterinary practice.
MEET OUR TEAM!
DR. JASON BALARA
Veterinary Surgeon
Since 2008, while working in multiple large specialty hospitals, Jason has focused solely on
surgery with a passion for complex orthopedic cases and teaching the veterinary community.
This has come in many forms, from mentoring interns and residents to training technicians how
to follow a path of specialization. He also takes that same educator mindset into the practices
he visits for mobile surgery cases, trying to increase the understanding of surgery in veterinary
medicine. JMB Mobile Veterinary Surgery was founded in 2017 with the vision of merging high
level specialty surgery with the comfort and familiarity of the family veterinary practice.
Emily Sarkisyan
Lead Anesthesia/Surgery Technician
Emily has been a veterinary technician for 10 years. She started in family practice and filled
many vital roles in her early career. After her early years in practice, Emily decided she wanted
to expand her skillset. She worked in multiple busy emergency clinics, honing her skills with
emergencies and critical patients. That expanded skillset has served her very well in her move
to surgery and anesthesia, where many of the patients require specialized care. Emily has been
a part of JMB Mobile Vet Surgery for over 5 years and is the lead anesthesia/surgery technician.
She is also very much the creative mind behind our IG page @themobilevetsurgeon!
Kaycee Balara
Practice Manager/Registered Veterinary Technician
Kaycee was born and raised in North Carolina. She attended NC State University and received a
BS degree in Animal Science in 2005. She then went on to receive her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2008. Throughout her career as a technician, Kaycee has worked in multiple specialty hospitals, as well as being an instructor at a veterinary technician school. As practice manager of JMB Mobile Veterinary Surgery, she does
the bulk of the scheduling, clinic communications, and ensures that the operations run
smoothly (both for the business and the patients!) Also a highly skilled anesthesia and surgery
technician, she is more than qualified to step in and help in the OR when she is needed. She met Dr. Balara in 2008 and they have 2 amazing kids and a GSP named Deacon who keep them very busy!
Cristina Mendoza
Anesthesia/Surgery Technician
Cristina graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2014 with a BS in Animal Health Science. She gained her license as a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVTg) the following year. Since then she has followed her passion for anesthesia working in specialty medicine for 7+ years primarily as a surgery technician. From start to finish, she enjoys ensuring a smooth anesthetic procedure for our furry friends in need. She is a dog mom of 4, but her spaniel mix Ghandi is king of the castle.