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The Animal Wellness Center is
about family, so it's no surprise that among our own family you'll
find experienced staff members who understand that our clients do
not think of their animal companions as "just pets." You'll also
find that among our staff family are staff that are …
family! And now, let us introduce our
family to yours: |
Lisa Walker, R.V.T. Lisa Walker is our office manager, but it might be more appropriate to describe her as the "do-it-all" person in the practice. She is in charge of all the little details that keep things running smoothly. A graduate of Western Career College, Lisa brings her lifelong love of animals and over 13 years of professional experience to her job at the Animal Wellness Center. "I always wanted to have a job that I would be doing for my entire life," says Lisa. "I love being around all the animals, and I love helping clients become educated. There is a new wave of choice with alternative medicine today." Lisa's family includes two daughters: Chelsey and Shana. The Walker family includes 3 dogs, 2 cats and 3 horses. The Walkers are avid horsewomen, and spend as much time as possible with their horses. The family competes in horse shows almost every week, and the Walkers are active members of the California Gymkana Association. |
 Susan Mann, Receptionist Susan has been our head receptionist since May 2003. She is the efficient voice you hear on the phone when making appointments and is here to check you in with a smile. In addition to her work with us, Susan makes time to work with horses. She has eight of her own. For fun, Susan rides with California Gymkhana Association and enjoys camping with friends. She looks forward to a long career working with the friends she has made at the Animal Wellness Center. Unless she wins the Lotto and moves to her own small island. In that case she has promised to write often!
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Melina Calcagno, Veterinary Technician. Melina joined the Wellness Team October 2007. She graduated from the Community College of Denver. Melina is deaf and fluent in American Sign Language as well as being a very accomplished lip reader. She is very active in the Deaf Community. She shares her Davis home with her husband Michael, sons Jason and Tyler, and three dogs. Melina is an avid fan of Scooby Doo. |
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Nicole Escobedo, Veterinary Technician Nicole has been in the animal field since high school. She graduated from Western Career College in 1995. She lives with her son Jacob, 2 cats and 2 dogs. She is president of the Tinkerbelle fan club. Nicole LOVES Disneyland and frequents the park often. |
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Julie Stinnett, Receptionist Julie joined us June 2008. She likes to make people laugh. "I love that Animal Wellness Center offers pets and clients a wide range of wellness and critical care options." Julie shares her family ranch in Marysville with cats, cockatiels, a pony, a minature horse and a Quarter Horse mare.
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Sharon
Kennedy
 Sharon
graduated from tech school in New York in 2003 and has recently
relocated to California. She also just Graduated as a X-ray tech.
She lives with her 2 year old son and there newly adopted cat,
"Jack". She is a top notch tech with many skills.
 Melissa Marks, Veterinary Technician
Melissa joined the Wellness Team in January 2010.
You could call her our resident bird nerd. She graduated from UC Davis
with a BS in Avian Sciences in June 2009. She has aspirations of
becoming a veterinarian specializing in Avain and exotic animals and/or
earning an MBA. Melissa shares her West Sacramento home with her four
cockatiels, Sherbet, Babes, Doodle, and Harley. She often visits her
parents and her beloved Australian Shepard, Budzilla. She enjoys
painting, writing, sewing, crochet, reading, and playing her playstation.
These are all activities her birds like to help with!
Megan
Lower
 Megan
has been working with animals since she was 13 years old. She started by
volunteering at the SPCA and was hired at her first veterinary clinic at
age 16. She just finished the veterinary Allied Staff Education (VASE)
Program and is studying to become a registered veterinary nurse. She
lives with her boyfriend, Ryan and 4 cats, Aladdin, Jasmine, Sassy, and
Fender, her dog, Rizzo, and her Leopard Geeko, Geico, and a few Fish.
Samantha Boyd
 Samantha
joined our team in late 2009. From a young age she has always wanted to
work in the veterinary field. She recently graduated from Davis Highs
School, where she played a major role in the Future Farmers of America
organization. She will be attending the veterinary technology program at
Consumnes River College. She currently lives at home with two Yorkies,
Cosmo and Cali, and her four cats, Tigger, Lila, Smokey, and Sasha. When
she is not working, she likes spending time with her friends and family,
or traveling to new places.
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