Hospital Staff

Tina

Christina or Tina, as we call her, is one of our seasoned Veterinary Assistants. She is a California native, having grown up in the city of Orange. She currently lives in Anaheim. Tina has over 14 years of experience working with animals and has always enjoyed the variety of things we do on the job, from doing a simple nail trim to taking radiographs.

Tina has 2 male cats at home named Bonesaw, who is 9 years old, and Angel, who is a 4 month old kitten. On her days off, she enjoys cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her family.

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Freddie

Jose or “Freddy” as we call him, is one of our Veterinary Assistants. Originally from Mexico City, he has lived in Santa Ana for over 15 years. As a child, he had a phobia of cats and dogs after getting bitten by a dog. Wanting to conquer his fear, he starting volunteering at a veterinary hospital, and was able to overcome his phobia and develop a deep love for animals. Now 6 years later, Freddy has extensive experience handling all types of cats and dogs, big or small. At home, he has a German Shepherd named Toby and a tabby cat named Luna. When not working, he enjoys playing the guitar, cooking different types of foods, playing and watching soccer, and cheering on his favorite football team, the Colts.

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Hillary

Hillary is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She grew up in Corona and now resides in Anaheim Hills. Hillary’s love for animals began at a young age and she grew up with them always around. Her professional career with animals started with schooling in Boston seven years ago. She loves being able to help those who cannot help themselves. She has a domestic shorthair cat named Gus and has a fondness for snub nosed dog breeds. In her spare time, she enjoys crossfit, horseback riding and going to the beach.

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Andrea Andrea is one of our Veterinary Receptionists. She grew up in Placentia but now lives in Anaheim Hills. She has been working with animals for 5 years and got into the veterinary industry because she loves animals and enjoys making connections with clients and their pets. She is passionate about their care and finds it very rewarding to help pets in need. She has 2 pets of her own, a Rottweiler-Beagle mix named Valentino, and a DSH cat named Pookie. In her spare time, Andrea does beautiful calligraphy for fun and special occasions like weddings. She loves going to Dog Beach and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.

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BiancaBianca is our Registered Veterinary Technician. She has been in the veterinary field for over 12 years. Bianca has a very gentle touch with animals and she learned that from her dog Nala. Nala was always so terrified and misunderstood when going into a veterinary office so Bianca always tries to go slow and be patient. By using a gentle approach she gains their trust. In addition to Nala, she has a mini Aussie named Ryker, a Pug named Puglet, and a Savannah cat named Hunter. They all live in Yorba Linda. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, going to music events, indoor rock climbing and yoga.

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Jessica Jessica is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She lives in Anaheim and has been working with animals for 4 years. She got into the veterinary field to help animals but she also enjoys educating clients on how best to care for their pets. She has a young Poodle mix named Harvey. When she is not working, she enjoys live music and going to the theater to watch musicals.

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Ashley Ashley is one of our Veterinary Receptionists. She is originally from Los Angeles but is currently living in Huntington Beach. She has been working with animals for 2 years. Whether it’s giving a patient a treat to calm nervousness or seeing a patient get better, it makes her happy to see them feel better. In her free time, Ashley enjoys cozying up with a good book and hot tea, crocheting and enjoying her new, energetic dog named Kenai.

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Maddy Maddy is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She is a native of Orange County and has been in the veterinary field for 4 years. She is passionate about her job and finds joy in veterinary medicine and nutrition. She especially loves the puppies and kittens she gets to see. She recently received her grooming license and enjoys helping pets look their best. Maddy has a healthy homemade treat business for pets which she does in her free time. She also enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and trying all different types of cuisine. She has a 2 year old male Yorkie named Twix.

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Maricarmen Maricarmen is our camera shy Kennel Attendant. She has lived in California all of her life and has always liked animals. She appreciates how similar they are to us. She has 2 rescue female dogs named Luna (Moon) & Estrella (Star), and a young male cat named Pantlimon, pictured here. She has been working animals over 2 years and likes to watch movies and television in her spare time.