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I was born in Bremerton, WA. I grew up in Port Orchard and Belfair, WA. After graduating high school in Port Orchard, I served 4 years in the United States Army as an Animal Care Specialist. I was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. working at the Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. Here I took care of cats, dogs, rabbits, mice, rats, pigs, monkeys, and frogs. While in Maryland I also worked at an emergency clinic. I currently live in Benton City and have been working at Vista Veterinary Hospital since 1999.
My husband is Kevin and we have 2 children: Joshua and Felecia. We travel and enjoy camping almost every weekend during the car show season for our Street Rod Shop.
Three dogs have adopted us, Marbles an Australian Shepherd, Cookie a Border Collie
and Bigfoot Daschund. I have 2 cats that were hired to keep the house safe and the dogs out of trouble-Tigger and Panther. But all they do is eat and sleep.
Kajsa - Registered Veterinary Technician
I was born and raised in Seattle Washington. I graduated with a double Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in Scandinavian Area Studies and Psychology. After college I lived in Norway for 4 months and came back to go to Pierce College to obtain my Veterinary Technician degree and currently working toward going to Veterinary School.
I worked for Crown Hill Veterinary Hospital for 13 years, then I spent 1 year working at Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Cardiology department. My husband, Jeff, received a job here in the Tri-Cities in 2001, and I have been working at Vista Veterinary Hospital ever since. We decided to expand our family so we have a Doberman named Jasper and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Ferro. I also have a cat Griffin. I love to my bike ride around the Tri-Cities, and some other hobbies include crocheting, knitting, and needle point.
Lisa - Veterinary Technician
I was born and raised in the Tri Cities. I graduated from Yakima Valley Community College, Veterinary Technician program in 2010 and started working at Vista Veterinary Hospital in 2011.
I have two wonderful mini-dachshunds named Heidi and Rayna, a cat named Porche and Whiskey, a black and white paint. During my free time, I love to go horseback riding, taking my dogs for walks or just relaxing with a good book.
Robin - Office Manager
I was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan and moved to the Tri-Cities in 1981. Having dogs all my life, I became involved in dog rescue organizations such as Seattle Pure Dog Rescue, helping Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and whoever needs a place to shelter on their way to a foster home or forever home in 2000.
I enjoy time with my 3 dogs and 3 birds, travel, photography and vacationing at the Oregon Coast. I began my career with Vista Veterinary Hospital in December 2003.
Stephanie - Veterinary Assistant
I was born and raised here in the great Tri-Cities and graduated from Kamiakin High School. After graduation, I attended Washington State University in Pullman for 4 years. I received my degree in Zoology with emphasis in Animal Care.
About 4 and a half years ago, I started working for Vista Veterinary. I am one of the Veterinary Assistants, starting my career at VVH in 2004. I have loved animals all my life and could not imagine not having them around my own house.
Currently, I have a Golden Retriever, Hunter, and a black Labrador Retriever, Alfalfa. Both my boys were born in 2005 and are the loves of my life. During my free time, I enjoy doing a little camping, photography, and scrapbooking. For my lazier days, I just like to sit around and read a book. Otherwise, you will find me outside doing a little yard work or anything else that requires me being out in the sunshine.
Robin - Veterinary Assistant
Robin was born and raised in Moses Lake, WA. She has always loved animals and knew what she that she wanted to go into Veterinary medicine. She began volunteering at a veterinary clinic after high school and then began working as a veterinary assistant. In November 2010 she moved to the Tri Cities area and began her career at Vista Veterinary Hospital.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and going on trips to the ocean. She has one dog named Balto.
Taylor - Veterinary Assistant
I was born and raised in the Tri-Cities and graduated from Kamiakin High School in 2011. I’m currently going to school at Columbia Basin Community College, and plan on going to Yakima Valley Community College in 2012 to get a degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I started working at Vista Veterinary Hospital in April 2011 as an animal caretaker and in October 2011 I began working as a veterinary assistant also.
I enjoy riding horses, playing volleyball, and being active. I have a horse, Raine, a dog, Roxy, and five crazy chickens.
Mary - Veterinary Technician
Mary is a graduate of Yakima Valley Community College Veterinary Technician program. She has worked as a Veterinary Technician for 9 years with 2 years previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
She resides in Benton City, WA with her husband, daughter and 3 labrador retrievers.
Amber - Receptionist
Born and raised in the Tri-City area where I graduated from River View High School and CBC. I decided to have a “grand adventure” and spread my wings so moved to Spokane Washington. I lived up there for 4 years and decided to move back home-the Tri-Cities. What the people in Spokane termed the “desert”.
My career with Vista began in October 2007 and although short, but oh so sweet so far. I enjoy working with these wonderful people.
In my spare time I love to read, look for antiques and work outside in the yard.
Michelle - Animal Caretaker
Michelle joined VVH in September 2010 after being involved with animal care for many years. She worked at Benton Franklin Humane Society for 10 years with her last title as Assistant Manager. Michelle adopted her dog Tank while working at BFHS. Michelle was Kennel Manager at PetLand in Pasco until their closure in 2010.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Camping in the great Northwest also interests Michelle.
Theresa - Certified Medicine Technician
Theresa graduated from Cascade High School in Leavenworth, WA then attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence Kansas. Her career as a Veterinary assistant began in 2002. She moved to the Tri Cities in 2010 and began working at Vista Veterinary Hospital.
In her free time, Theresa enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, hunting and riding horses.
Sharon - Receptionist
Sharon was born in Tacoma, WA and raised in the small town of Orting through high school. She went to a college where she could play soccer - 3 yrs in Salem, OR and the last year in Winona Lake, IN. She graduated with a business degree and after a few desk jobs and graduating from Animal Behavior college online, she found home in the veterinary field in 2009 at Sumner Veterinary Hospital. When her spouse took a job "on the east side of the mountains" they relocated to the Tri Cities in the fall of 2010.
Sharon and her husband live with their 2 pups, Lucy a German Shepherd mix and Leila, a Boxer Lab mix. Both dogs were born in March 2007 and are the best kids that Sharon could ask for. In her spare time she loves going to dog parks and walks with the dogs or anything that involves the whole family.
Carlos
Hello, my name is Carlos. I am a Chihuahua mix puppy. When I was only 8-months old I was found outside a gas station in a box. I was being abused by some kids throwing rocks at me. A nice man felt bad for me and took me home. While at his home in my curiosity, I ran into the street and got hit by a car. The nice man and his wife were not able to keep me and couldn't afford to take care of my injuries. They brought me here to Vista Veterinary Hospital and signed me over to the kind staff to care for me.
The doctors fixed my crushed pelvis, neutered me and gave me all my shots. I was given my name Carlos because I went up against a car and well-I lost. What can I say the name stuck and I answer to it whenever somebody calls me. I was put up for adoption, with many people interested in taking me home, but as it turns out I was home. It became obvious that the best home for me was here at Vista where I'm loved every day. I love to meet all the nice clients who ask about me
My days are spent with my large extended family including many aunties that all love me very much. I lounge around in the reception area most of the time. I have plenty of food, water, and all the treats I can eat. I still walk with a limp but I am not complaining, this is a good life to have.
Love, Carlos
