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Alika McDonald, Owner
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Ken Schein, Practice Manager, 2015
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Jennifer "Jen" Olson, Technician, 2004
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Helping people take care of their pets." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "I saw the doctor remove carpet fringe from the entire length of a cat's intestines. Animals will eat anything!" Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "The knowledge I have gained while working in veterinary medicine and my friendly attitude." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "The proper diet a pet needs to maintain a healthy weight and prevent future health concerns." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Heartland, because I LOVE horses." |
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Debbie Bednarz, Receptionist, 2004
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "The diversity of people, and animals, I meet daily." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "A resort guest (at another facility) ate AND passed whole lava rocks, without incident." Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "My ability to make people feel welcome." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Intestinal parasites: how pets get them, how to treat them, and how to prevent them." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Blue Planet. It is both relaxing and educational." |
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Alina Bliss, Resort Manager, 2010
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Being able to comfort a nervous owner when dropping off a pet at the resort." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "C-Sections, all of them!" Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "The attention I provide my resort guests to ensure they are happy while here." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Heart worm & flea/tick prevention, nutrition and grooming." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Megan Leavey. I enjoy seeing the bond between a service member and their dog!" |
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Jennifer Everly, Technician/Team Leader, 2015
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Seeing results from treatment plans, knowing the pet is healing well." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "A assisted the doctor in the treatment of a very large wound that did not have enough skin to close (with sutures), so we used a mixture of sugar and honey to encourage new tissue growth. The pet made a full recovery!" Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "My drive to continue my education, thus being able to better educate our clients. I also remain calm in emergency situations." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Dental care, pathology (the study of diseases), preventative care and blood work." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Unlikely Animal Friends because..........they're unlikely friends!" |
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Sabrina Stubbs, Technician/Team Leader, 2015
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Solving medical problems leading to a diagnosis, surgery, emergency medicine, radiology, senior care and the overall family environment we work in." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "I assisted the doctor with a wound repair and upon preparing the dog for surgery we discovered the pet had maggots in the wound. Gross - but definitely interesting! " Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "Having worked so closely with Dr. Andrix, I am able to anticipate his needs before being told; compassion; leadership skills; confidence in my work; surgical skills." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Definitely, heartworm prevention!" Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Anything Shark Week. I love the ocean, it has so many mysterious, exciting secrets." |
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Amanda Aldrich, Technician, 2018
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Surgeries, barium studies and PUPPIES!!!" Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "I assisted the doctor with a foreign body removal where we found multiple items including, 2 pieces of headgear, 3 feet of 3 inch wide elastic fabric, a small piece of cloth, a handful of stuffing and a sock. The pet has since made a full recovery!" Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "My compassion and dedication." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Heartworm prevention, puppy care, vaccines." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "The Incredible Dr. Pol. I like learning about the different animals he treats and the very specific care some require." |
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Tabitha Rowe, Receptionist, 2018
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Being able to meet so many different people." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "I provided obstetrics assistance to newborn puppies while their mom was having a C-Section." Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "My ability to speak to most any anyone in almost any situation, while staying calm." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Vaccines and why they are needed." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet. I enjoy seeing the variety of animals she treats, while not always having an exam room to work in." |
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Sasha Daily, Technician, 2018
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Watching the progress of treatment and the healing process." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "Foreign body removals and trying to figure out what the pet ingested. My favorite foreign body found - a lion finger puppet." Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "My ability to stay calm under pressure and my compassion." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Behavioral training and flea prevention." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Too Cute. I love learning about the different breeds and watching them grow." |
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Tracy Wilson, Technician, 2018
Q: What is your favorite part of the job? A: "Surgeries, client education, patient care and puppies/kittens." Q: What is the most interesting case you have experienced while working in veterinary medicine? A: "A Shih-Tzu with it's abdomen split open, closed by 2nd intention with raw sugar and honey and a Pomeranian with both front legs broken at the same time." Q: What is the best attribute you bring to the job? A: "Anticipating an animals behaviors, feline management, customer service." Q: What is your favorite topic to educate clients on? A: "Puppy/kitten growth and training." Q: What is your favorite animal TV show? Why? A: "Jack Hannah - Wild Animal Adventures. I enjoy learning about all different species." |