Growing up in Long Beach and Kelso, Rachel’s home was full of pets, including dogs, cats, and fish—leading her to dream of becoming a veterinarian or zookeeper. She has worked in rescue shelters, grooming salons, and as a kennel tech and vet assistant before landing here at JHVC as Practice Manager. She says that building … Read moreRachel – Practice Manager
Born in Onalaska and raised in Winlock, Kateland’s family had many pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and rats—so she knew she wanted to help animals from a young age. She initially wanted to work at a zoo with exotic animals (and still dreams of having a zoo of her own) but very much enjoys getting … Read moreKateland – Receptionist
Kendall grew up in Covington, WA, and always dreamed of being famous. She has a passion for interacting with different animals and loves learning about their personalities. When she’s not at work, Kendall enjoys playing video games, writing, and diamond art. She also has a soft spot for reading trashy romance novels. Kendall currently lives … Read moreKendall – Receptionist
Originally from Hillsboro, OR, Debbie moved to Lewis County as a teenager and her family has always had dogs as family members. She previously worked in the dental field but is enjoying her transition to the veterinary world because of the opportunity to see and help “fur kids” on a daily basis. Debbie is married … Read moreDebbie – Receptionist
Growing up in Lewis County, Alicia always wanted to be a veterinarian or a teacher – lucky for us, the animals won out! Alicia has on-the-job training in the veterinary field and says the most fulfilling part of her day is seeing animals that were not doing well recover and become happy & healthy again … Read moreAlicia – Receptionist
Born in Auburn and raised in Tenino, Denise realized a love for animals early on, and volunteered at a local vet clinic right out of high school. She was hired on there and began training as a vet assistant, eventually working at several local animal hospitals, attending Pierce College, and becoming a licensed veterinary technician. … Read moreDenise – LVT
Merrick grew up in Portland and St. Helens, OR, surrounded by a variety of animals including dogs, cats, fish, horses, and goats. As a child, Merrick dreamed of owning her own bar, but her love for animals always prevailed. She has a wealth of experience caring for animals, having learned from her own family pets … Read moreMerrick – Assistant
Christy is a Washington State native and wanted to be a veterinarian as a kid. Growing up, Christy had both dogs and cats as pets—and while she considers herself a dog person, her current critter crew includes dogs, cats, goats, and cows. She’s currently enrolled in Penn Foster to further her education in the veterinary … Read moreChristy – Assistant
