Our Staff

Rose Jack - Registered Veterinary Technician

After graduating high school in Port Orchard, Washington, Ms. Jack served four years in the United States Army as an Animal Care Specialist at the Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland while stationed at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Her responsibilities included the care of cats, dogs, mice, rats, rabbits, pigs, monkeys and frogs, and she augmented her small animal knowledge and experience while employed at an emergency clinic in Maryland.

An 8-year veteran of Vista Veterinary Hospital, Ms. Jack and her husband of nineteen years, Kevin, are parents to Joshua, 15, and 11-year-old Felecia. "Three dogs have adopted us": Marbles (Australian Shepherd), Cookie (Border Collie) and Bigfoot (Dachshund).

Completing the eclectic household are cats Tigger and Panther who "were hired to keep the house safe and the dogs out of trouble, but all they do is eat and sleep!"

The Jack family enjoys traveling and camping almost every week-end during the car show season for their Street Rod Shop.

Kajsa Weaver - Registered Veterinary Technician

A Seattle native, Ms. Weaver graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in Scandinavian Area Studies and psychology, after which she lived in Norway for four months.

She returned home, earned her RVT degree at Pierce College and gained extensive small animal practice experience working for thirteen years as a veterinary technician and a year in the cardiology department at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Husband Jeff's work relocated the couple to the Tri-Cities in 2001, and Ms. Weaver began her professional relationship with Vista Veterinary Hospital at that time. Currently she is working toward entry into veterinary school.

"We decided to expand our family, so now we have a Doberman Pinscher named Drake; Ferro, a Rhodesian Ridgeback; and cat, Griffin. Ms. Weaver loves to bike around the Tri-Cities, and her hobbies are crocheting, knitting and needle point.

Robin Bridges - Office Manager

Born and raised in Michigan and moved to the Tri-Cities in 1981. I am involved in dog rescue organizations such as, Washington Akita Group Inc. and Seattle Pure Dog Rescue, helping Border Collies, Australian Shepherds and whoever needs a place to shelter on their way to a foster home.

Robin enjoys her 3 dogs and 3 birds, travel, photography and vacationing at the Oregon Coast. Robin has been at Vista Veterinary Hospital since December 2003.

Stephanie Benson - Veterinary Assistant

From "the great Tri-Cities", Ms. Benson is a graduate of Kamiakin High School and Washington State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in zoology, with an emphasis on Animal Care.

She has "loved animals all [her] life and could not imagine not having them around [her] own house." Ms. Benson's Golden Retriever, Hunter, and Black Labrador Retriever, Alfalfa, are "the loves of [her] life!"

Having worked at Vista Veterinary Hospital for three years, she does "a little bit of everything around here." SCUBA certified, Ms. Benson enjoys photography, scrap booking and "of course, shopping" in her free time. She can also commonly be found "outside, doing a little yard work or anything else that requires me being out in the sunshine."

Mary Hanna - 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.

Kevie-Lynn Pedersen - Animal Caretaker

Ms. Pedersen joined Vista Veterinary Hospital in 2005 after graduating from Southridge High School in Kennewick, Washington (Bio-Med Academy, National Honor Society and Ignite Mentoring Program) where she was raised.

Currently a student at Columbia Basin College, her goal is to transfer to Washington State University to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine or zoology.

Zeus is her Labrador Retriever, and Callie and Jetters are her cats, all of whom are "like my babies." Outside of work, Ms. Pedersen likes to read, watch sports and spend time with her family and friends. She states that at Vista Veterinary Hospital, "There is never a dull moment, and I love the animals!"

Amber Fast - Receptionist

Born and raised in the Tri-City area where I graduated from River View High School and CBC. Decided to have a "grand adventure" and spread my wings so moved to Spokane Washington. 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 has been short but oh so sweet so far. I am starting my 4 month with these wonderful people.

In my spare time I love to read and work outside in the yard.