technicians
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…
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,…
Vanessa
Hometown: Harker Heights, TX Started at JVAH: January 2017 Education/ training: Vet assistant certification through Penn Foster. Started hands-on training in 2006 as a kennel tech and worked up to technician in 2008. Family: Mom and dad live in Belton, TX. Two older sisters Pets: Rescue cat named Mittens, Rescue dog (Lab/ pointer mix) named…
Shelly
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: April 2017 Family: older brother Cody, sister-in-law Caitlind, and nephew Cooper Pets: Cat named Delilah and 4 horses named Tibillo, Pico, Frito, and Dakota Favorite part of the job: Getting to help animals, getting to be around animals every day, shooting x-rays and doing bloodwork, spending time with my co-workers…
Sarai
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: February 2014 Education/ training: Pima Medical Institute, currently enrolled in Penn Foster Vet Tech Certification program Family: Happily married with 2 kids Pets: 3 dogs—Elsa, Ruby, and Roxi Favorite part of the job: Being able to help everyone out, assisting with surgery Hobbies/ interests: Hanging out with family, going on…
Angelica
Hometown: Houston Started at JVAH: May 2013 Education/ training: Vet Assistant Certification at Pima Medical Institute. Currently enrolled in Penn Foster for LVT certification Family: Happily married Pets: 2 large dogs—Argos and Hera Favorite part of the job: Assisting in surgery Hobbies/ interests: Camping, relaxing by the river, fishing, gardening, watching horror movies, decorating for…