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Pat W. , Financial Manager
Pat has been with with Dr. Jessen since before 1987 and was the first employee at AVAH! She does a wonderful job of assuring that the practice runs soothly without any gaps in inventory. |
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Michelle B. , RVT, Medical Manager
A veteran of veterinary medicine since 1988, Michelle became an RVT in 1993. Since then she has worked as a technician in small animal practices and an exotic mobile practice in Las Vegas, a health examiner for the Humane Society of Silicon Valley and head technician at Saint Francis of Assisi in Gilroy. She migrated from the Bay Area to the High Desert in 2001 and then found her niche with the AVAH team in 2002. Besides medicine, Michelle is also a professional animal trainer - working on everything from simple dog training to production work for movies, TV, print and theatre. She was formerly a curator for the Hesperia Zoo and spent 6 month on the road speaking about wildlife conservation for under privileged schools across the US. When she isn't working, she spends time with her Beagle Posse - McFly and Pocket - and her devoted superkitten Bubbles (aka Agent Bubble-oh-Seven). Her future plans include: finding a way to save the universe, end hunger, eliminate war and discover an antidote for her addiction to her mother's pot roast...after that she'll call it a day.
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Diana , Reception Supervisor
I have been working at AVAH since March, 2003. I have 2 Golden Retrievers and 3 cats. I have 4 wonderful children and a terrific husband. |
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Karen Jessen
Karen is Dr. Jessen's wife and partner in managing the Animal Hospital. She assists in hiring, purchasing, scheduling staff, personnel matters, and just about anywhere that she can lend a hand. |
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Donny , Facility Manager
| Donny started as a part-time maintenance person in the summer of 2007. He now has worked into a full-time employee, supervising our PCS crew and still giving a hand with routine care and updates of our facilities. |
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Treatment Technician
Patsy
I have been a technician since 1973, and have been at AVAH since 1997. I have 8 cats and 2 dogs, most of whom I adopted from AVAH. |
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Cindy
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I have been working at AVAH since 1999, and have been in the veterinary field since 1990. I work primarily as a treatment technician but sometimes help in pharmacy also. I have many animals ranging from rats to horses. Most of my "children" are rescues or were unwanted, so I gave them a loving home. I have a 3 legged Chihuahua, one with only one eye, and a 3 legged cat. In total, my animal family includes about 35 animals! |
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Rebecca , RVT
I have been working at AVAH since the Fall of 2006. I received my veterinary technology degree from Mt. San Antonio College, and recently became a Registered Veterinary Technician. |
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Deanna
I have been a technician since 1997, and started working at AVAH in 1999. I am happily married with 2 children and 2 step children. I am a devout animal lover, and have 3 cats, 4 dogs, 2 horses, 2 tortoises and 1 bearded dragon. |
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Sarah
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I have been working in the veterinary field since October, 1994. I joined the AVAH team in August, 2001. I enjoy competing in canine agility and riding my horses. My animal family consists of 5 dogs, 7 cats, 3 horses, 1 turtle and a rooster who showed up as a stray 2 years ago. |
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Lab Technician
Erica , Laboratory Lead
I have been working in veterinary medicine since 1997, and have been at AVAH since 2000. I am married, and have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 5 chickens and 3 desert tortoises. |
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Stephanie
I began working at AVAH in November, 2005. I have background experience in animal emergency medicine, and at AVAH I work as a pharmacy technician. I live with my fiance, Brian, and in 2008 celebrated welcoming our new baby girl into the family :) We also share our house with many cats and several dogs. |
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Pharmacy Technician
Tracy
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I have veterinary experience since 1997, and have been at AVAH since July of 2006. I am married to a sailor, so we move often! We have 2 Weimaraners, 2 orange cats and a turtle, all of whom, we lovingly refer to as our "children". |
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Christy
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I have been in the animal care field since the age of 15. I have experience in grooming, pet walking/ sitting, boarding/kennels and have found my true calling in the animal medical profession. I moved to the High Desert in Feb of 2007 and started at AVAH shortly thereafter. I am married with one child, who is the best little boy ever :-} Our extended family includes a Shintzu named Summit, a cat named Harley, and a soon coming, unnamed Bull Mastiff puppy. As long as I am working with animals I am happy :-} When not at work, I care for my son and my own animals, which makes me happiest of all :-} |
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Laura
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I began working at AVAH in March of 2007, and have been in the veterinary field since june of 2004. I love working with animals. At home I have two German Shepherds, Deke and Molly, two horses, Dillon and Angel, and nine chickens. My interests include playing guitar, classic rock music, martial arts, horseback riding, Ford Mustangs, Mel Gibson movies, hanging out with my friend, family and 4 year old brother, Bobby. I am currently attending college to become a registered veternary technician. |
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Becky
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No Biographical Data Is Currently Available. Soon to be updated. |
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Levi Levi is currently going to school to become a registered veterinary technician. He also works part time assisting Apple Valley Animal Control. He shares his life with his wife Twila and their two chihuahuas.
Reception
Briana
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I Began working at AVAH in 2003, but have been a professional animal trainer for over 30 years. I also provide pet tranportation throughout the Victor Valley. I share my home with my husband, daughter and a wide assortment of 4 legged friends. |
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Cindy
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I started at AVAH in December of 2006. I truly enjoy our clients and there wonderful pets. I have been happily married for 23 years and have a college aged daughter, named Jordan, who used to work with us till she left for school. |
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Michelle
I began working at AVAH in April, 2005. My "kids" are Pepsie (a miniature Schnauzer) and Toast (a Siamese). I've been in the veterinary field for 6 years, and enjoy it every day. In my free time I enjoy shopping, off-roading and cooking. |
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Amanda
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I started at AVAH at the beginning of the summer of 2007. I really enjoy the people and adorable animals that come in daily. My roommate and I have 2 dogs, Max and one we adopted from AVAH, named Jasper. Everyday I tempted to take another pet home. I love a good movie and remember there is always room for ice cream :-} |
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Natalie Natalie is a new addition to our reception staff. Bio coming soon!!!
Pet Care Specialist
Pat H.
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No Biographical Data Is Currently Available. Soon to be updated. |
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Craig
I have been at AVAH since 2004. I help maintain the grounds at the hospital and also help with general maintenance of the hospital. |
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Alex Alex is a new addition to our Pet Care Specialist crew! More bio info coming soon!
Assistants
Elaina
I’ve been in the veterinary field since 1991, and have been at AVAH since March of ’96. I’ve worked as a pharmacy tech and receptionist here, and now I help out Pat in the business office 3 days a week. My family consists of my wonderful husband and two great children who are the light of my life! We are avid L.A. Kings fans, and go to as many games as we can. Like many of us here, most of my animals were rescues. We currently have two dogs, two cats, two birds, a few fish and a chameleon. My husband actually put me on “pet adoption restriction” for several years or we would probably have a lot more! Our hospital cat, Bustifur, was brought to us by one of my best friends. I simply adore him! To me, this is the best job in the world. I love what I do!
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