Dr. Mina, co-owner of EHVC, was born in Lihue, Kauai. He grew up here in Hilo, Hawaii since the age of one. He attended the University of Hawaii-Hilo and received a B.S. in Agriculture and B.A. in Biology. He continued his education at Washington State University-College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Dr. Mina's professional interests include small animal emergency medicine, exotic animal medicine and avian medicine, especially native Hawaiian birds.
Dr. Mina enjoys raising rabbits, cavies, chinchillas and numerous avian species. His animal companions also include four dogs, He'e Nalu Beans, Molly, Girlfriend and Boogie, two cats, Holly Beans and Maika'i, and various reptiles and amphibians (turtles, tortoises, Jackson's chameleons, green tree frogs and tiger salamanders).
In his free time he enjoys painting (check out artwork by Dr. Mina), learning to play Hawaiian slack key guitar, caring for his Bonsai trees and learning martial arts.
AGNES BAJOR, DVM
Since early childhood, Dr. Agnes Bajor held a deep interest in animal health and care. Growing up around many different species, she was determined to follow the dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Dr. Bajor received a Bachelor's degree in Biology from DePaul University in Chicago. She continued her studies at the University of Illinois-College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.
Dr. Bajor enjoys working with small and large animals, including poultry, exotics and wildlife. Her special interests are dentistry and oral surgery, dermatology, feline and canine behavior.
Dr. Bajor shares her home with 3 cats, 2 dogs, and takes care of some guinea pigs and mice at the office.
Bill San Filippo, DVM
Dr Bil San Filippo earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 1981. He owned and operated a small animal practice in Tomahawk, Wisconsin for 23 years.
His wife Judy taught high school art until she retired in 2009. Upon her retirement they decided they had weathered enough Wisconsin winters and accepted the opportunity to practice here in Hawaii. Their oldest son Josh has lived in Kona for 10 years so they are not without family here. A daughter Jessica and son Hazen remain in Wisconsin.
Judy plans to cultivate her skills in ceramics, painting, and photography here on the island. Bill's hobbies include building and riding motorcycles and woodworking.