Veterinary Assistants

Jenn Lach

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Education: Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting, University of Central Florida
Currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program through Cedar Valley College, Texas

Joined SVA: November, 2004

Veterinary Interests: Radiology, surgery, health management for geriatric pets

Personal Interests: Photography, singing, music, traveling, painting, and taking advantage of all Seattle has to offer.

Pets: Teddy (aka Ruxpin)- sweet and goofy pit bull rescue and Siggy- chinchilla who is a sucker for raisins

Khadijih Harding

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Joined SVA: November, 2007

Veterinary Interests: Continuing my education to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  I have a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation and community service.  My passion is always for animals, who make life worth living.

Personal Interests: I love acting in local community theater.  Music and performing arts of any kind are a passion of mine.  I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking and fishing.  Curling up at home with a good book and my puppies by my side is the way I usually spend my time.

Pets: Sweet faced Roscoe P. Coletrain, my Rottweiler/cocker mix, and my rescued baby Cooter James, who ain't nothin' but a hound dog.

Melissa Kregness

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Joined SVA: March 2008

Education: Veterinary Assistant, Pima Medical Institute

Interests: I have always had a great love for animals an dam grateful that I get to work with them everyday.   In my spare time I like hanging out with friends, dancing, going to concerts and socializing.

Pets: Sadie Mae, tortishell kitty

Shaune Tardell 

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Joined SVA: May 2008

Education: BA in Political Science and Russian, Grinnell College

Interests: In my free time I love to trail run or go hiking with my husband and our pound dogs, Mack and Zippy.  I am also an avid reader and love to bake.

Pets: Mack and Zippy, pound puppies