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Alika McDonald, Owner





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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: "I 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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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 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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  • Home
  • COVID - 19
  • From the Beginning
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  • Meet the Doctor
  • Meet Your Care Team
  • Your Visit
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
  • Client Resources
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