Meet the Veterinary Staff of Community Animal Hospital

Sarah S.

Sarah began working at Community Animal Hospital in 1999 during her senior year in high school. She pursued her career as a veterinary technician and attended college for her associates degree in biology while doing hands-on training at Community. In 2006 she passed the national exam for technicians to become certified. While working here, she continued her education and is a certified ultrasonographer. Sarah is now our head technician, both in medicine and surgery, as well as Assistant Supervisor. She owns a dog and two cats. She likes to relax by gardening, reading, hiking, and doing puzzles.

Bonnie H.

Bonnie has worked at Community Animal Hospital since 1986, starting as a kennel assistant, then as a veterinary assistant and receptionist, and now as a managerial assistant. She enjoys saltwater fishing with her husband, reading, gardening, and walks with her dog JJ.

Peggy V.

Peggy is the manager at Community Animal Hospital. She oversees the staff and ensures things run smoothly at such a busy practice. In her spare time, Peggy hikes, gardens, writes, and serves on the board of her local arts council.

Valeria S.

Val has been working at Community Animal Hospital since April 2010. She is both a receptionist as well as a technician. She loves to collect Funko Pops, play video games and spend a lot of time with her pets. She has three dogs and a cat.

Danielle C.

Danielle loves animals of all kinds. She has worked at an animal shelter in the past and started working at Community Animal Hospital in 2012. She lives with her Jack Russell Mix named Kira and enjoys taking her for walks and car rides. In her spare time, Danielle also likes to read and play video games.

Lauren C.

Lauren has been a veterinary technician since 2002. She now splits her time as a technician and a receptionist, as well as being a surgical technician. She enjoys spending time with her son and her many pets. She has a strong love for reptiles! She also enjoys watching movies, reading and playing on a shuffleboard team.

Brielle M.

Brielle has been with Community Animal Hospital since 2009. Her love of cats led her to study at Mercy College where she earned her license as a Veterinary Technician. She plans to continue working at Community Animal Hospital as a veterinary/surgical technician, where she can help pets and their people.

Nelly M.

Nelly has been at Community Animal Hospital since 2016 and is now a veterinary technician. Nellys hobbies are watching movies, hiking and spending time with her dogs.

Joey T.

Joey has been working with us since March of 2016 and is a veterinary technician. He also loves to play video games, to watch/play sports and spend time with his family and friends.

Cindy C.

Cindy has been at Community Animal Hospital since 2017. She loves working with all of the animals and has learned a lot during her time here. She enjoys spending time with her dogs and going for hikes.

Shannon/Shane

Shannon/Shane is a proud Trans technician who adores animals, nature, physical activity, and enjoying life. Caring for others, especially ones who cannot speak for themselves, fills their heart. Between them and their girlfriend, they have a wonderful and sweet Pittie, two Bulldog breeds, a Frenchie and four cats. In their spare time, they enjoy playing Roller Derby, dancing, hiking and is always up for trying something new!

PJ

PJ became a technician at Community Animal Hospital in May 2019. Prior to this, she worked at St. Huberts Animal Welfare Center caring for the animals, educating adopters, managing Animal Control dispatch and ultimately, running St. Huberts first small animal adoption program for birds and pocket pets. PJ loves meeting all species of animals, but will always have a soft spot for the littlest animals that need homes just as much as dogs and cats. At home, PJ loves learning new things and lives with her future-husband; their cats Cathy, Bu, and Mikey; dog, Sofie; and a (possibly) immortal rodent called Squeakers.

Jordan

Jordan started working at Community Animal Hospital in 2020. He left for school for a few years is back, better than ever, as a full time employee. He cares, loves, and has a great passion for what he does. He has a pug named Robin (who is the best boy ever) and two cats. He enjoys spending time with all his pets and playing basketball (on the court, he's a "bucket"). His future plans include furthering his education and scoring more buckets.

Julian

Julian has been working here as a receptionist since 2022. Prior, he worked as a barista and his outgoing personality makes him a perfect for this job. He likes reading, hiking, and meeting new people and their pets. He hopes to find his own pet in the near future.

Herbie

Herbie has been a staff member at Community Animal Hospital since the year 2000. He has donated blood to needy cats in the past, but now stays busy by keeping himself groomed and handsome for our hospital. He enjoys catching his toy mouse and drinking from the faucet and toilet! He also keeps the animals staying here calm and stress free. Herbie's only complaint seems to be that there are never enough treats to snack on!