Peninsula Animal Hospital

Peninsula Animal Hospital is celebrating over 51 years of offering excellent veterinary care to the Monterey Peninsula. We received our AAHA accreditation in 1961 and throughout the years have maintained the high standards required of the American Animal Hospital Association.

We pride ourselves on caring for your pets in an animal health facility that is clean, caring and warm. Dr. Cohen and the staff of Peninsula Animal Hospital are committedto treating your pets as if they were their own".

We offer numerous state-of-the-art services to meet your pet's needs. We look forward to seeing you and your pet.

We've served thousands of pets at Peninsula Animal Hospital (PAH) over the years, specializing in comprehensive medical care for cats and dogs. Our entire staff is committed to superior veterinary care throughout the life of your pet and quality client satisfaction to you, the pet owner.

A full service companion animal hospital, PAH offers pet owners the convenience of both inpatient and outpatient animal care. Having the capacity to board large and small animals, our dedicated staff works around the clock to give your pet the best treatment and care- as if we were caring for our own pets.

Our doctors and staff nurture the bond between humans and animals by providing the highest quality veterinary care backed by exceptional customer service. Both undeniably personable and compassionate, Dr. Cohen and Dr. Lubansky make it easy for pet owners to want to return, visit after visit with their beloved furry friends.

We cherish our patients and work together to try to exceed the needs of owners and their pets. We offer a variety of animal care ranging from internal medicine and general surgery to dental and therapeutic services. All of our procedures are carried out under the latest American Animal Hospital Association recommendations.

At PAH, we understand the special role your pet plays in your life and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your animal's healthcare.
Vet check-up with small dog
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-6:00PM
  • Sat: 9:00AM-1:00PM
  • Sun: Closed
  • After Hours Emergency Call: 831-849-2382
  • Or 831-373-7374
  • Or 831-476-0667
  • Dr. Aaron Cohen

    Dr. Aaron Cohen

    A native of Jacksonville Florida, Dr. Aaron Cohen’s first pet was a baby chick by the name of “Peep-Peep”, who eventually grew up to be a rooster. After that, he pretty much stuck to just cats and dogs.

    Dr. Cohen attended the University of Florida, Gainesville where he studied animal science and psychology. Shortly thereafter, he transferred to Northeastern University in Boston. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University, St. Kitts in the West Indies.

    After serving in an internship program at the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Springfield, Mass, Dr. Cohen settled in with Porter Square Veterinarians of Somerville for the next seven years. Deciding to start his own practice, Dr. Cohen began an exhaustive search that would bring him from the East Coast to the West Coast.

    He married Margaret Bruner in 2008 while in the midst of his search, and the couple decided to look for a practice in her home state of California.
    Dr. Cohen bought Peninsula Animal Hospital in December of 2010. He is active in the American Veterinary Medical Association, California Veterinary Medical Association, and the Monterey Bay Veterinary Medical Association. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking and conversing with his cats.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    University of Florida, Northeastern University, Ross University
  • Heather Hazard

    Heather Hazard

    Heather is a technician and an avid photographer. She has worked at PAH for over two years. Heather also helps out in reception area and the kennel. She takes great pride in her work. She and her husband are enthusiastic fans of the San Jose Sharks Ice hockey team and hence the name of their dog- Sharkbait. In addition to her excellent photography work, she also crochets scarves.

  • Lori Ameln

    Lori Ameln

    Lori Ameln is our practice manager. Her background is in administration and bookkeeping. She loves and reveres animals- having been a horse owner for over thirty years. We are delighted to have her expertise and insight as we expand our business. Lori has jumped in with both feet and is excited about improving office efficiency and customer relations. She is a skillful organizer with an eye for detail. She is friendly to everyone she meets and has taken a keen interest in the challenges of Veterinary Hospital management.