Here's Amanda! One of the first faces you will see here at the hospital as our receptionist. Her bright energy is contagious and will surely have you leaving with a smile on your face. She has lived here in Tucson for most of her life, though she did briefly live in Colorado while her dad was stationed in Colorado Springs. Outside of the office, she enjoys the company of her husband, son and friends, but also loves to attend car shows whenever she can. She has a 1950 Chevy Deluxe and a 1962 Chevy Biscayne. As for her fur baby, she adopted Roxy from PACC back in 2013 who can sometimes be a spaz but gives so much love. Keeping your pet healthy and happy is her main priority and she is excited to meet you and your furry friend!

Kristina has strong roots here in Tucson as this is her home and has lived here her whole life. She has a beloved chihuahua named Chiquita who is her whole world. Chiquita comes with two brothers, Chewy and Oso, and a sister, Lola. All her animals bring her much joy! Outside of work you can find her gardening, hand knitting blankets, baking, and taking day trips with her sister. Kristina has excitingly started her own baking business with her sister called, Celaya's Kitchen and Crafts. Be sure to ask her about it next time you see her. Kristina has enjoyed working in the veterinary field as she has been in the field for 14 years and counting. She has experience in general practice and Emergency/ICU. Her favorite part is creating a connection with every pet she comes in contact with. Kristina's experience and knowledge is a strength she brings to the hospital. We are excited to have her onboard! 

Kaitlyn joins us all the way from Long Island, New York! Additionally, she has also spent time living in Brazil for part of her life. She moved to Tucson 3 years ago to attend the University of Arizona to double major in Veterinary Science and Spanish and also minoring in Portuguese. When not at school or work, she enjoys quite a few hobbies such as hiking, working out, painting, dancing, traveling, trying new food, and enjoying long walks with her energetic Papitese dog named Kiwi. Kaitlyn is an aspiring Veterinarian, who would like to work with dogs, cats, and/or exotics in the future. To Kaitlyn, working in animal health means creating a world where animals are cared for, valued, and no longer voiceless. This compassionate outlook transfers to her caring work ethic that she provides the animals that cross her path.

 Next time you're in, you may run into our Veterinary Assistant, Breanna! There is not just one place Breanna is from as she is a "military brat" and has lived all over the U.S. Yet, Tucson is where her family has decided to stay and is happy to call this home. We are excited to have her on board as she hopes to one day become a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon! To pave her way to her future goal, she is currently attending the University of Arizona majoring in Veterinary Science and has completed the JTED program for veterinary assistant. Outside of the hospital Breanna enjoys baking, horseback riding, and playing the guitar which she has done for almost 10 years now! Besides caring for the animals here at work, she also has a very well mannered 8 year old Maine Coon mixed cat named Tiger, and a rambunctious English Springer Spaniel puppy named Mocha. We appreciate all the love and care she provides to all the animals that she works with.

Mariah is your classic Tucson native, born and raised here all her life. She obtained her Veterinary Assistant Certificate from Carrington College in June of 2025 and joined us shortly after. Her Tuxedo cat Biscuits, which she adopted from PACC, is her best friend. However, it does not stop there as she has another cat named Petunia and 5 dogs named: Miklo, Lola, Max, Cesar, and Honey. Her hobbies include antiquing/thrifting in her free time and playing video games with friends online. Mariah loves working with cats and dogs but does dream to work with exotics one day. Her favorite part of working in animal health is meeting all kinds of different animals, and being able to help them in any way possible.  Her gentle nature is an asset that transfers over to the care of all animals she works with.  

 We are so pleased to welcome Heather to the team! She recently made a huge move back south from Northern California where she graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College receiving her Veterinary Technician Certificate. Her fur babies made the trip down too! There's Remington (7y German Shepard/Husky Mix), Nala (9 month old German Shepard) and two foster fail kitties Beau & Boops. Looks like she's got a full house! A full plate as well, as she is still managing her Mobile Vet Tech unit in California from here, taking her pre-credits at Pima Community College, holding down a position here and still finding time in between it all to take her dogs on an adventure or hike. Once she's done at Pima, her plan is to transfer to the University of Arizona's Veterinary Medicine program, and we are excited to assist her in her growth along the way!