Veterinary Technicians

Corina

Corina has been an RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) since 2002. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound. She has four dogs: Roxy, Cooper, Tina, and Neni, and a cat, Kaili. Most weekends are spent taking her furry kids to the beach or for a hike.

Veterinary Assistants

Daleana

Daleana is one of our veterinary assistants. Daleana is a military veteran and once she completed her military service, she decided to pursue her childhood dream of working with animals. She received all her training on-the-job and has been loving her job for the past 6 years! She has two frogs, Hal and Harry; 3 cats, Cosmo Goddess of Space and Time, Kiwi, and Muffin Top; 5 snakes; and a dog named Catie. Most of her free time is spent volunteering at the San Diego Zoo Hospital, hiking, cooking, playing video games, fishing and shooting.

Patrick

Patrick is a veterinary assistant who attended Grossmont College. He has two dogs, Nana and TJ Tornado, and three cats: Isis, Ixchel and Balam. Patrick likes watching boxing, mixed martial arts and football, in addition to playing pool, foosball and golf.

Receptionists

Laura

Laura is one of our receptionists at TAH. She was born and raised in San Diego and received her bachelor’s degree from Scripps College in Los Angeles. She currently has a new puppy, Maddie, and one cat named Edamame. Laura hopes to one day open her own bakery.

Michelle

Michelle is one of our receptionists. She hails from beautiful Alpine, California in East San Diego County. Michelle has two dogs, Max, a Toy Poodle mix, and Casey, a Border Terrier mix. She enjoys going to the movies, reading, and family barbeques.

Kennel Assistants

Hershey

Hershey is one of our kennel assistants. She attended PIMA Medical Institute and recently graduated. Hershey hopes to own a pet boarding facility someday and become a successful veterinary technician. She has two dogs, Ozzy and Lizzy, who mean the world to her. She hopes to adopt a cat and guinea pig soon!

Jared

Jared is a kennel assistant. He has thirteen different pets – everything from fish to parrots! One day, Jared hopes to own a tiger. He enjoys scuba diving, mountain biking, surfing and going to the beach.