Cleocatra
Pets: The staff at Del Valle Pet Hospital
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, basking in the sun, ordering the staff around
Favorite thing about your job: Being the boss, making new dog friends.
Favorite hospital memory: Playing with my co-worker, dog Ella almost every day
Jenn
Manager
Pets: Zeppelin is my dog, and also have a cat named Salem.
Joined Team: October 2021
Hobbies: Yoga and meditation, bowling, going on walks with the dog, or hanging with my family. There are always plenty of kids' sports and dance competitions!
Favorite thing about your job: Getting to help animals have a stress-free and positive visit to the vet.
Favorite hospital memory: I love that I get to work in the town that I live in and the sense of community built with getting to help pets & people that I already know and adore!
Karen P.
Lead Receptionist
Joined Team: November 1, 2004
Pets: Three cats named Pookie, Keely, and Jazu Neko
Hobbies: Music! Cats, thrift store shopping, swimming, old movies
Favorite thing about your job: Getting to love on and help people with their pets.
Favorite Hospital Memory: All the love I received from everyone when I returned after a year hiatus.
Luna E.
RVT
Joined Team: October 2018
Pets: 3 dogs, 1 cat & 2 parrots
Hobbies: Painting, sketching, playing the guitar
Favorite thing about your job: Being able to assist my co-workers when they need it, and making the pets trip to the vet a better experience.
Favorite hospital memory: Being in a room with nine 6-week-old Golden Retriever puppies.
Kacey H.
Veterinary Assistant
Joined Team: May 2014
Pets: Cinder, a Border collie
Hobbies: Hiking, writing, volunteering at the Valley Humane Society, horseback riding, fabricating costumes, movie make-up
Favorite thing about your job: Helping and being a part of the team that takes an incredibly sick animal and brings it back to health.
Favorite hospital memory: Getting hired and meeting “Mobey Dyer”
Emma H.
Veterinary Assistant
Joined Team: December 2020
Pets: Dog, Mocha the Chocolate Lab & a cat named Pig Pig
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and hiking
Favorite thing about your job: Helping the animals, and being able to work with a great staff
Favorite hospital memory: Watching Dr. Rensink do a cherry eye surgery
Jesse G.
Veterinary Assistant
Joined Team: October 2021
Pets: 3 Dogs- Koa, Roo & Dalley, and Pistol the horse
Hobbies: Traveling, Rodeo & Working out
Favorite thing about your job: Getting to snuggle all the dogs and learning on the job!
Favorite hospital memory: My favorite hospital memory is from the first vet hospital I ever worked at. The doctor I was assigned to asked if I'd be interested in monitoring his surgery. I said yes, but that I was nervous, and he was very reassuring by talking me through every step during the whole surgery. From "what" and "why" I was monitoring, to what he was doing, he showed me why I was going to love my job.
Suzanne
Vet Assistant
Pets: Midge is a white and black DLH with a sassy attitude.
Joined Team: April 2022
Hobbies: When I'm not at work, I am usually gardening, hanging out with family and friends, or enjoying wine tastings. (I also work at a local winery!)
Favorite thing about your job: I adore my amazing coworkers and getting to know our patients.
Favorite hospital memory: My first day of work. Getting to meet everyone and feel so welcome and at home.
Jessica B
Reception/ Kennel Assistant
Pets: Paisley, a black lab that's just 7 months old, and a 6-year-old golden retriever mix named Toby
Joined Team: May 2022
Hobbies: Anything outdoors! I love hiking, kayaking, fishing, and taking my pups on walks.
Favorite thing about your job: I really love being a part of a team that loves animals as much as I do. Every day I learn something new and interesting that inspires me. I am grateful for a career in veterinary medicine.
Favorite hospital memory: I love caring for each dog and cat that comes through our doors and giving the dogs treats after their appointments!