Technicians
Sandra Whittaker
Large Animal Head Technician
Sandra joined the practice in the summer of 2002 as the clinic's first full time employee. She started out as a "jack of all trades"; she was the receptionist, technician, janitor, office manager, groundskeeper, and any other job that needed doing. As the clinic has grown, she has become more specialized and primarily works as the primary large animal veterinary technician, and inventory manager. Her versatility enables her to fill in any place she is needed.
Sandra is from Germany, and is now a naturalized American citizen; she loves the lifestyle of this area. She along with her daughter Samantha own several horses and dogs and are very involved in the local horse community. Her spare time is filled with going with her daughter Samantha Lemon to rodeo events around the Northwest, as well as various horse shows, barrel races, and local saddle club events. She is also a member of the Nez Perce County Mounted Sheriff's Posse.
Large Animal Head Technician
Sandra joined the practice in the summer of 2002 as the clinic's first full time employee. She started out as a "jack of all trades"; she was the receptionist, technician, janitor, office manager, groundskeeper, and any other job that needed doing. As the clinic has grown, she has become more specialized and primarily works as the primary large animal veterinary technician, and inventory manager. Her versatility enables her to fill in any place she is needed.
Sandra is from Germany, and is now a naturalized American citizen; she loves the lifestyle of this area. She along with her daughter Samantha own several horses and dogs and are very involved in the local horse community. Her spare time is filled with going with her daughter Samantha Lemon to rodeo events around the Northwest, as well as various horse shows, barrel races, and local saddle club events. She is also a member of the Nez Perce County Mounted Sheriff's Posse.
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Jonelle OvermyerLarge Animal Technician
Jonelle is a licensed veterinary technician, and has been with the clinic since April 2017. She grew up on a ranch near Davenport, WA where she honed her skills at working with horses and cattle. Prior to joining our team she gained valuable experience in veterinary medicine working for several other mixed animal clinics; her broad range of knowledge in the ranching world have made her a valuable resource for our ranch clients. While not at work Jonelle likes to compete in ranch rodeo and amateur rodeo; her events are breakaway roping and women's steer stopping. Jonelle also has her own leather work company called 'Cowgirl Grit Leather Company' and travels to various shows around the Northwest to exhibit and sell her work, in addition to taking orders. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her her Corgi Newt and her horses! |
Joy Sugden
Small Animal Head Technician
Joy joined our practice in 2006 which makes her a senior member of our team; she brings to us many years of experience as a Veterinary Technician. As a farm girl she learned her work ethic from her family at an early age, and has carried it over into her profession. Her dedication to her animal patients along with her ability to communicate with our clients and her coworkers have made her a very valuable member of our team. She lives in the Lapwai area with her family, and numerous animals.
Small Animal Head Technician
Joy joined our practice in 2006 which makes her a senior member of our team; she brings to us many years of experience as a Veterinary Technician. As a farm girl she learned her work ethic from her family at an early age, and has carried it over into her profession. Her dedication to her animal patients along with her ability to communicate with our clients and her coworkers have made her a very valuable member of our team. She lives in the Lapwai area with her family, and numerous animals.
Meghan Landkammer
Small Animal Technician/Groomer
Meghan grew up in the LC Valley and started working at the clinic in the Fall of 2013. She has been a veterinary technician/assistant, receptionist and kennel staff at veterinary clinics since 2008. Meghan is currently working towards becoming a certified Veterinary Technician. When she isn't working you can probably find her in the mountains with her two dogs Stubby and Missy.
Small Animal Technician/Groomer
Meghan grew up in the LC Valley and started working at the clinic in the Fall of 2013. She has been a veterinary technician/assistant, receptionist and kennel staff at veterinary clinics since 2008. Meghan is currently working towards becoming a certified Veterinary Technician. When she isn't working you can probably find her in the mountains with her two dogs Stubby and Missy.
Taylor Miller
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Taylor began her time at the clinic in August 2015 as a part time volunteer. In April 2016 she became an official full time employee. In her time not spent at the clinic, Taylor works hard at home raising her two children with her husband, along with continuing her studies to become a certified Veterinary Technician, and spending time outdoors as much as possible. Her dedication to her career, passion for learning, and love for all things living makes Taylor a wonderful addition to our team.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Taylor began her time at the clinic in August 2015 as a part time volunteer. In April 2016 she became an official full time employee. In her time not spent at the clinic, Taylor works hard at home raising her two children with her husband, along with continuing her studies to become a certified Veterinary Technician, and spending time outdoors as much as possible. Her dedication to her career, passion for learning, and love for all things living makes Taylor a wonderful addition to our team.
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Cassidy SpencerSmall Animal Technician
Cassidy joined the team in September of 2017! She started as a kennel tech, and now works as a veterinary assistant. She is currently working towards becoming a certified Veterinary Technician with hopes that someday she’ll get to work with animals of all shapes and sizes! Outside of work she enjoys singing and dancing in musicals with the Lewiston Civic Theatre. She also enjoys painting, and relaxing at home with her dog. |
Carol Otterstrom-Dietz
Groomer/Technician
Carol joined the clinic in June of 2013. She started in the veterinary field in 1993 in Seattle Washington where she received most of her training. Carol continued her veterinary tech/assistant work in Colleyville, Texas for 3 years. After moving on to other jobs, she realized her passion was with animals. Carol works mainly with the small animals but is very excited to learn to care for the large animals too. She loves her family as well as her 4-legged friends (her cats) and has a passion for caring and taking care of all animals. She discovered she had a passion for animal grooming, and has completed training to become a certified groomer through Penn Foster University. For the past few years she has been our groomer, but frequently also fills in as a Veterinary Technician and Receptionist.
Groomer/Technician
Carol joined the clinic in June of 2013. She started in the veterinary field in 1993 in Seattle Washington where she received most of her training. Carol continued her veterinary tech/assistant work in Colleyville, Texas for 3 years. After moving on to other jobs, she realized her passion was with animals. Carol works mainly with the small animals but is very excited to learn to care for the large animals too. She loves her family as well as her 4-legged friends (her cats) and has a passion for caring and taking care of all animals. She discovered she had a passion for animal grooming, and has completed training to become a certified groomer through Penn Foster University. For the past few years she has been our groomer, but frequently also fills in as a Veterinary Technician and Receptionist.
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Carly Grilley
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Carly is our newest addition to our Veterinary staff. She is a newly graduated Licensed Veterinary Technician who recently moved to Clarkston from Spokane. Carly chose to go to school at Pierce College in Tacoma because of it's high standards of education and quality medicine that is practiced. She was able to gain hands on experience with animal services. In her free time she enjoys hiking, golfing, kayaking, taking trips home to see her niece, and cuddling her newly adopted dog Cocoa. We are excited for you and your pets to meet her! |
