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 Dana - Registered Veterinary TechnicianDana is originally from Kansas, and has been living in San Diego since 1985. Dana has a handsome young son, Aaron, who also shares mom's love of animals. They usually have a variety of small pets, ranging from frogs to rats, and also have a chihuahua mix named Sangria. Dana attended Colby Community College for two years to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. In 1997, she began teaching at San Diego Mesa College's Animal Hospital Technology Program. Dana devotes most of her time to our clinic while continuing to teach at Mesa College. Dana worked with large animals from 1987-1997, and has worked with small animals since 1986. Outside Interests: Spending time with her son, camping, hiking, gardening and reading.  Dee - Registered Veterinary Technician Dee grew up in San Diego and attemded Mesa College and San Diego State University. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1996. In 2002 she received her Veterinary Technician License. Dee met her husband, Steve, through their mutual love of animals. They have a pitbull named Piggy, and a doberman named Pony. They also have a baby daughter named Cassidy. Outside Interests: Dining out, walking the dogs and baby, gardening, and vacationing in Lake Powell, Arizona. Degrees: A.S. Animal Health Technology, Mesa College B.A. Social Sciences, San Diego State University  Diane - Veterinary AssistantDiane shares her home with her cats Tigger, Pooh and Princess. She began working with us in 1998 while completing the Regional Occupational Program's Veterinary Assisting courses. Diane is our Safety Coordinator, making sure everything and everyone is complying with OSHA's health and safety standards. Her professional interests include dentistry and assisting in surgery. Outside Interests: Walking, bike riding, reading, and singing in the choir. She also enjoys attending the theater and concerts.  Faith - Veterinary AssistantFaith grew up in England and Connecticut. She graduated from the University of Hartford with a BA in Environmental Policy. She moved to San Diego in 2002 and attended the Animal Health Technology Progam at San Diego Mesa College. Faith has been working here at Lifetime Animal Care Center since 2005. She has found her passion and it fills her heart with joy to work here. Outside Interests: Camping, hiking, reading, cooking, running and walking her dog.  Miriam - Veterinary AssistantMiriam began working at our practice in August 2006. She relocated to San Diego from Petaluma, a small town in Northern California. She has been involved in the veterinary field since 2001. She especially enjoys the medical aspect of the job and being able to provide quality care to the patients. She feels very fortunate to be a part of LACC. Degrees: B.A. Global Studies, Sonoma State University Outside Interests: Swimming, cooking, and reading.  Karolina - Veterinary AssistantKarolina was born in Poland, and grew up in the suburbs of New York City, where she became fascinated with nature and wildlife. At Boston University, Karolina participated in the Marine Science Program, which included a semester studying at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, as well as a semester abroad in Ecuador. Karolina studied at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, where she partook in intensive scientific research training through the Tropical Ecology Program. This included doing research in the Amazon Rainforest at Tiputini Biodiversity Station as well as the Galapagos. Karolina conducted an Undergraduate Research Study at the New England Aquarium her senior year, which was published in 2005 in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. After graduation, Karolina moved to San Diego to pursue further scientific research at UCSD. While at Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute as a field research assistant on the White Sea Bass project, her childhood German Shepherd, Athena, began ailing. This prompted her to change fields, and she is currently finishing prerequisites for veterinary school at UCSD and will apply to UC Davis this fall. Karolina currently lives in Pacific Beach. Outside Interests: Biking, running, Capoeira, sewing, reading and going to see live music all over San Diego  Candace - Veterinary AssistantCandace has been riding horses since she was nine and practically lived at the ranch for twelve years. As well as taking care of the horses, she cared for her family's dogs and cats. Candace has been a lifelong animal lover. Candace is currently working at Lifetime Animal Care Center and attending Mesa College before applying to veterinary school. Candace enjoys dancing downtown with friends, playing pool, watching movies and attending sporting events. Her favorite thing to do is to stay home and play with her pet rats, Boo and Peanut, and her two cats, Simon and Sebastion.  Cathy - Receptionist / Accounting Admin.Cathy has been working with dogs and cats since 1975. Knowing that this was where she wanted to devote herself, she completed the Animal Health Technician program and exam in 1979 at Mesa College, the same year she was married. After working for several years for the veterinarian who inspired her, she took nine years off to raise her two children. When she returned to the field, she took a role at the front desk and found that she not only had a good understanding of what went on "in the back", but also had empathy for the owners who were bringing their animals in for care. At one time, she had the position of "Customer Representative" a title that sums up her attitude. Cathy's family currently has two dogs (Labradors) and two cats. Cathy has been known to take home homeless cats and conspire with them to hide for a couple weeks so when her husband finds them, they are already members of the family. Her family has been raising guide dog puppies for Guide Dogs of the Desert since 1990 and Cathy has served various roles for the school in the San Diego area. In addition to her pets, she enjoys quilting, kayak fishing, and Mammoth Lakes.  Leanne - Receptionist / Marketing / Web Admin.Leanne's love of animals began during childhood with the usual progression of childhood pets (guppies to mice to hamsters to cats and dogs). Her family lived in a rural area of San Diego where she also had access to horses, cows, pigs, chickens, a donkey named "Judy", and a brilliant Border Collie who worked hard to keep all the animals (including the neighborhood children) in line. While volunteering for Canine Companions for Independence, she realized that working with dogs was what really made her happy. She took a chance and applied for a newly created position at Clairemont Square Veterinary Clinic (now known as Lifetime Animal Care Center). Dr. Hardy took a chance and hired the applicant with no professional veterinary experience, but with plenty of passion about pet care. Leanne was our first receptionist here (1991-1994). She moved to Arizona for several years where she also worked in the veterinary field, then returned to Lifetime Animal Care Center in 2006. With experience at several different animal hospitals, she states that the quality of veterinary medicine, and the level of care provided here at LACC are the best she's ever encountered. She feels fortunate to be a part of this group of caring professionals. In addition to playing with her two dogs, Leanne enjoys spending time with her husband and family (including four grandchildren), traveling, camping, hiking, reading, and writing. |
