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 to College 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 to College 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.
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 Wicks
Small Animal Technician
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
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 in veterinary medicine, 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 in veterinary medicine, 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.
Carol Otterstrom-Dietz
Groomer/Small Animal 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 has recently discovered a passion for animal grooming, and has completed training to become a certified groomer through Penn Foster University. In addition to her tech duties, she is also our grooming specialist.
Groomer/Small Animal 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 has recently discovered a passion for animal grooming, and has completed training to become a certified groomer through Penn Foster University. In addition to her tech duties, she is also our grooming specialist.
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Jonelle OvermyerLarge Animal Technician
Jonelle has been with the clinic since April 2017. When not at work Jonelle likes to ranch rodeo and amateur rodeo competeing in breakaway roping and women's steer stopping. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time her her corgi Newt and her horses! Jonelle also has her own leather work company called 'Cowgirl Grit Leather Company'. |
