technicians
Leslie
Hometown: Born in San Antonio, raised in Katy Started at JVAH: February 2024 Education/ training: Seven Lakes graduate, Penn Foster student, have worked as an ER technician since 2019 Pets: I love to snuggle and spoil my 2 cats, Phoebe (2) and Ivan (7) Favorite part of the job: cats, meeting client expectations, and being…
Evelyn
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: February 2024 Education/ training: Pima Medical Institute Family: 3 younger siblings—2 sisters and 1 brother Pets: 10 year-old Miniature Pinscher Mix Favorite part of the job: Getting to see the progress and recovery of patients Hobbies/ interests: Watching movies, hanging out with friends
Zach
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: February 2024 Education/ training: Associates in Veterinary Technology from Vet Tech Institute Family: Married with a house full of fur babies Pets: 2 dogs (Mayhem and Merlin), 3 cats (Callie, Yuno, and Mischief), 1 snake (Phil), and an army of fish Favorite part of the job: When a very sick…
Vanessa L.
Hometown: Richmond, TXStarted at JVAH: March 2023Education/ training: Current student at PIMA Medical Institute for Vet Tech CertificationPets: I have 4 dogs- 3 schnauzers (Gracie, Bella, and Leia) and 1 Pitty (Mia) Favorite part of the job: Learning new things and helping animals! I love giving our furry friends treats!Hobbies/ interests: bike riding with my…
Alicia
Hometown: Cleveland, TXStarted at JVAH: March 2023Family: I have three sibling that I love dearly.Pets: My love, Sammy. She’s a 6-year-old Lab mixFavorite part of the job: To pet all the fur babies. Also getting to learn somethingnew everyday.Hobbies/ interests: Reading and doing crossword puzzles, spending time with myfamily, niece, and nephew
Frida
Technician Hometown: Cypress Started at JVAH: October 2022 Education/ training: I started at a small clinic near my house with little experience. There I was trained and did online courses. I’ve been a tech for over a year now and I am learning new things every day! Family: Mexican immigrant parents. Two older siblings, Aldo…
Denise
Technician Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: 2012 Education/ training: Vet Assistant Certification from PIMA in 2012. Received Associate’s degree in Science from Lone Star College in 2019. Graduated from Texas A&M University with Bachelor’s in Animal Science in 2022. Family: Happily engaged, and together we have a previous little girl Pets: Two senior dogs—Cowie and Itsy Favorite part…
Monica
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: November 2018. Started as a kennel tech, promoted to technician at the start of the pandemic and loved it! Family: Recently engaged, marrying in 2023. 10 year-old daughter Pets: Pitbull Mix named Jojo, Ball python named Detective Banana Favorite part of the job: Getting to work with all the animals. …
Selena
Hometown: Alief, TX Started at JVAH: October 2018 Education/ training: Vet tech certification at Pima Medical Institute. Currently enrolled in Penn Foster for LVT certification. Family: Middle of 6 kids! Mom immigrated here for a chance at a better life, and all I aspire to do is make her proud. I love what I do,…
