Our Careteam

Tiffany has been a pet owner her entire life, and has always felt a close kinship with the earth’s creatures. The fact that her grandmother kept everything from cats and birds to rabbits and turtles only deepened her passion—for Tiffany, veterinary medicine was the only career path out there! She’s been working as a veterinary professional since she was only 16 years old, and she’s proud to continue her journey in animal medicine here at Critter Care Animal Hospital.

Tiffany is a native of Henderson, Nevada and was still in high school when she first started as a dog-walker for a local kennel. She attended the PIMA Medical Institute to earn her veterinary credentials, graduating as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, before launching her career as an animal-care professional. Tiffany joined the Critter Care Animal Hospital family in May of 2017 and couldn’t be happier—she’s especially fond of helping with surgeries and performing foreign-body removals. Her favorite part of the job, though, is watching pets mature over time and getting to know their loving owners.

At home, Tiffany and her girlfriend live with multiple pets of their own. They have four dogs—Agnes the French bulldog; a spoiled Chow mix named Lilly; and two Cavalier King Charles spaniels who go by Tucker and Piper—as well as three cats. Tiffany even belongs to French bulldog and Cavalier King Charles spaniel meet-up organizations, and loves getting together with other breed owners multiple times a year!

Jon is a pet owner himself, and knows exactly how he would like his own animal companions to be treated. When the opportunity arose for him to advocate for pets while using his background in training and personnel, it was simply the perfect fit! Jon is proud to serve as Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s Training and Development Manager.

Jon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana but traveled frequently while growing up thanks to his father’s career in the Air Force. He followed in his father’s military footsteps and, along with his brothers, joined the United States Army. Jon completed his education while in the military, and specialized in military intelligence with a secondary specialization in personnel administration.

After serving for more than 9 years, Jon launched his career in corporate America in the field of training and knowledge management. He’s held all sorts of positions since, including Senior Director! Jon joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team in February of 2021, and couldn't be happier to put his skill set and background to good use in a veterinary setting.

Most of Jon’s free time away from the clinic is spent with his family. He and his wife, Heather, are a blended family with several children—Brendan, Cameron, Amaya, and Mason. They share their lives with two loveable dogs: Ella, a Cane Corso/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix whose life motto is “If I think I fit, then I sit,” as well as an elderly but adorable Boston Terrier/Shih Tzu mix named Tinkerbell.

Melissa’s passion for animal care started when she was six years old and saved aluminum cans to help purchase her first horse, Thunder. Her dream only grew from there. For Melissa, working hands-on with the earth’s creatures to help them live happier, healthier lives is the only career path that makes sense! She’s proud to serve as the Treatment Manager here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Melissa is a Las Vegas native and earned her degree in animal science from Colorado State University before returning to her home state to work as a Veterinary Technician. After seven years helping pets firsthand as a Tech, she entered academia and began working in a Veterinary Nursing and Technology program. Melissa earned her Master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Las Vegas in 2008, and became the Veterinary Clinic Manager at the university the following year. After more than 15 years working in veterinary nursing and technology education, Melissa decided to transition back to small-animal care and joined the team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital in October of 2020. The rest is history!

Melissa’s passion within veterinary medicine is client education. She considers it a privilege to serve as an advocate and a voice for her patients, and she loves helping her patients and fellow team members to better understand the “whys” and “hows” behind treatments, procedures, and care techniques.

In her spare time, Melissa likes baking, making custom gift baskets, spending quality time with her family, and caring for her horses at the barn. Along with her husband, David, and their beautiful daughter, Gabriella, Melissa shares her life with four dogs—a Border Collie mix named Cavalry, two Great Danes who go by Andi and Panzer, and a French Bulldog named Aria—as well as a scarlet macaw, Sawzall, and a variety of Koi fish in their pond. She also owns two horses: Star, a purebred Arabian Gelding, and a half-Arabian Mare named April. Melissa frequently shows Arabian horses and has earned multiple national top-ten awards in Arabian and half-Arabian carriage pleasure driving!

Brandy grew up in a small town outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where animals were always a part of life. She was always bringing home sick or injured pets in order to rehabilitate them. For her, helping the earth’s creatures simply came naturally! Now, Brandy gets to do that professionally—she’s the Customer Service Representative Supervisor here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Brandy moved to Las Vegas after meeting her husband, and joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family in 2018. She loves to meet the pet owners who visit the hospital, as well as their adorable animal companions. Brandy also likes learning something new on an almost daily basis.

Most of Brandy’s free time away from the office is spent with her family. She and her husband have a son, Dante, and one pet who is Dante’s best friend: Dali, a tiny dachshund whose favorite thing in the world is playing fetch.

Before she became a Veterinary Technician, Kristen helped nurse her cat, Smokey, back to full health after he lost his front leg. The experience left a permanent impression. When the time came to look for a new job in a rewarding career field, one choice stood out to Kristen: veterinary medicine. She hasn’t looked back since!

Kristen is originally from a small town in Missouri, where her veterinary journey began. She signed on at the Vet Tech Institute in St. Louis to become a Veterinary Technician and started her career at the Humane Society of Missouri, which provided invaluable experience that still serves her well to this day. In total, Kristen has been a veterinary professional for more than 12 years!

Kristen moved to Las Vegas in 2017. After spotting a post about a job opening here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, she jumped at her chance to apply. The rest is history—Kristen became a part of the hospital family in 2020 and has been helping the area’s pets and animal parents ever since. She’s especially fond of anesthesia work, dental cleanings, and working with exotic and pocket pets.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Kristen loves hiking and enjoys exploring in the desert whenever she can. She also likes to dote on her own pets at home. Kristen shares her life with two feline companions: Biff, a massive Maine Coon who has been with Kristen for nearly 17 years, and a longhaired Tortoiseshell mix named Beezus.

Natalie’s first dog, Mesha, was given to her at the age of four. Ever since, she’s wanted to do everything in her power to help all of the animals she possibly could. Natalie has always known she wanted to become a veterinary professional—now, she’s a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Natalie is originally from Utah and moved to Las Vegas with her family during her final year of high school. After graduation, she attended the PIMA Medical Institute to study veterinary technology. It wasn’t long after that when her veterinary career started, and she’s been in the field ever since.

After a year’s break from the industry, Natalie returned to the animal-care world here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital in 2020. She couldn’t be happier with her choice! Natalie likes X-ray and ultrasound diagnostic work, and she’s also fond of working with reptile pets. Most of all, she loves to meet passionate pet owners on a daily basis.

When she’s not at work, Natalie likes hiking and fishing in the great outdoors, and she’s also fond of traveling. She has two pets: Sasuke the senior cat, a brown tabby cat named Yetti, and a Miniature Schnauzer named Trinity Ann who has already proven to be a great travel companion.

Gaby grew up in Southern California and has wanted to work hands-on with animals since her earliest days. Once she started taking science classes in school, her mind was made up. Gaby’s passion never wavered! She’s a proud member of the Veterinary Technician team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Gaby attended the University of La Verne to earn her Bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-med concentration. In May of 2018, she signed up for her veterinary schooling at Stanbridge University, where she studied veterinary technology. She landed a job as a Veterinary Assistant at a clinic in Newport Beach, California, where she was able to gain crucial real-world experience while she finished up her schooling.

Gaby moved to Las Vegas in September of 2020 and started here at the clinic only two weeks later. She’s been a part of the hospital family ever since! Medically, she's fond of anesthesia work and loves the challenge of keeping a patient stable while they’re undergoing a procedure. Above all, Gaby loves knowing that her hard work makes a difference in the lives of not only pets, but their loving owners.

In her time away from work, Gaby likes watching her favorite television shows and movies, collecting shot glasses, and working on her cooking skills. She hopes to add an adorable puppy to her life in the near future!

“You love animals more than anyone I’ve ever met. You need to go into veterinary medicine.” Those words, spoken by Madison’s fiance, made a lasting impression on her. She knew he was right—caring for animals was her true calling. Madison decided to dive headfirst into the veterinary world, and she hasn’t looked back since!

Madison was born and raised here in Las Vegas. She signed on here at the hospital in February of 2021 as a Veterinary Assistant, and she looks forward to learning and growing as she advances her skill set and knowledge in the veterinary field. Madison’s favorite part of her job is interacting directly with clients, and she loves to help pet owners feel heard and understood.

In her time away from work, Madison likes playing video games, reading great books, and spending time with her family and pets. She and her fiance have four pets together. They have two cats, Roosevelt and Betty, as well as a loveable aging Pit Bull named Nina and a Basset Hound puppy who goes by Eeyore.

A Golden Retriever named Lucy changed Tiffany’s life for the better. The dog was brought to Tiffany’s local shelter with serious health problems, and the prognosis didn’t look good. But Tiffany decided to take the dog home and give her a second chance. After weeks of medication, therapy, and love, Lucy was back to her former self and playing like a new puppy! Tiffany knew right away that she wanted to work in veterinary medicine and help all of the pets she possibly could.

Tiffany grew up in a small town in West Virginia and also lived in Alaska for several years before relocating to Las Vegas in 2019. It wasn’t long before she was applying to veterinary hospitals in the area—she joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team a short time later as a member of the front-desk staff, and she hasn’t looked back since. Tiffany especially likes the way the fast-paced atmosphere keeps her on her toes, and she makes it her personal mission to make every visitor to the clinic feel comfortable and welcomed, whether they have four legs or just two.

Most of Tiffany’s free time outside of work is spent with her own pet at home. She has an Australian Shepherd, Sven, whose favorite pastimes include prancing around and throwing toys so that he gets noticed.

Alexis has been obsessed with animals ever since her earliest days. She’s also been fascinated by the medical world for many years. She gets the best of both worlds by working in the veterinary profession!

Alexis is originally from upstate New York. She started looking for a job in the beginning of 2020’s lockdowns, but struggled to find any openings. That’s when she started confiding in friends, and learned about an opening here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. Alexis didn’t waste any time applying, and the rest is history. She serves as a Greeter and is one of the very first faces you’ll see here at the clinic. Alexis loves to meet new pets and animal parents every day, and she loves soaking up all the medical knowledge she can from the hospital’s Technicians and doctors.

Outside of work, Alexis likes spending quality time with her family, completing puzzles, and playing soccer. She’s even captain of her school’s soccer team!

Briana has been fascinated by the world of veterinary medicine ever since she was 12 years old. For her, working hands-on with the earth’s creatures was the only path that made sense. She gets to do just that every day—Briana is a member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s Veterinary Assistant team!

Briana joined the hospital family in October of 2020, and she’s been helping the area’s pets and animal parents ever since. She couldn’t be happier to launch her journey in veterinary medicine right here at the clinic! Briana especially likes jumping in to lend a helping hand with the doctors and Technicians whenever they need it.

Holly is a pre-veterinary student in college, and plans on heading to veterinary school in a few years. Getting hands-on experience in the field as a member of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team is a dream come true! She’s a proud member of the clinic’s Veterinary Assistant team.

Holly was born in California but has lived in Las Vegas since she was a little girl. Her animal-care journey started when she shadowed at a local vet clinic in Philadelphia through her college’s pre-vet club. The next summer, she signed on as a member of the kennel staff at a clinic in Las Vegas, where she worked for about six months. When she started looking for shadowing opportunities, she came across an opening here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. Holly joined the team in January of 2021 and couldn't be happier with her choice.

One of Holly’s favorite parts of every shift is getting to see hospitalized patients reunite with their human family members at the end of the day. Seeing happy smiles and wagging tails is always rewarding!

Most of Holly’s free time is spent studying for school and staying active in extracurriculars. She’s a part of the pre-vet club and the Western Equestrian club, and she serves as President of the Animal Welfare Club! At home, she and her family have one pet: a feisty dog named Teddy who is fiercely loyal to Holly’s mother.

One day, Kaitlyn’s dog Bailey slipped through the fence and had an unfortunate run-in with a car. A good samaritan brought Bailey here to Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, where she made a full recovery. Now, Kaitlyn gets to pay it forward at the very same clinic that saved her own pet! She’s a member of the kennel team.

Originally from Iowa, Kaitlyn joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family shortly after a friend of hers was hired. She’s been enjoying every moment since! Kaitlyn particularly enjoys building a bond with the clinic’s four-legged visitors and meeting their loving owners. She’s also fond of grooming and bathing visiting dogs.

When she’s not at work, Kaitlyn stays busy as President of her theatre troupe at school, and she’s also passionate about computer science. She’ll be studying the discipline at the University of Las Vegas very soon! At home, she and her family share their lives with six pets: Buddy, Dolly, Sophie, Bruno, Winston, and the aforementioned Bailey.

Lacie is a pet owner herself, and she loves being able to nurture the incredible bonds between pets and owners as a part of the veterinary profession. What’s even better is getting to do that alongside a team of compassionate, talented animal-lovers just like herself! Lacie is a member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s Veterinary Assistant team.

Lacie is a Las Vegas native and worked in a few clinics as a Kennel Assistant before joining the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family on the recommendation of a friend and coworker. Lacie had the opportunity to sign on as a Veterinary Assistant, and she hasn’t looked back since.

When she’s not at work, Lacie enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She shares her home with one pet: Morty, a cat who rules the roost.

Savanna joined the veterinary profession for one simple reason: she’s passionate about helping both people and animals. As a member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s front-desk team, she’s able to do that every day. Savanna couldn't be happier to serve the pets and animal parents of the Las Vegas region!

Around the clinic, Savanna enjoys interacting one-on-one with the area’s pet owners and their animal friends. For her, knowing that she’s able to make a difference is the ultimate reward.

At home, Savanna has one pet: her beloved dog, Molly, who doesn’t believe in privacy and has learned how to open doors.

As a child, Kiersten loved learning every detail she could about the earth’s creatures, and she’s always had a special passion for animal behavior and discovering why the earth’s creatures do the things they do. When the opportunity arose for her to join the veterinary field, it was a no-brainer. Kiersten knew that she would love to help pets and their owners on a daily basis! She’s a proud member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s front-desk staff.

A native of Las Vegas, Kiersten began working at doggie daycare and boarding facilities several years ago. It didn’t take her long to decide that she had found the perfect path. When the time came to make a change and get more involved in the medical side of the animal-care world, she jumped at the chance to join the team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. That was in August of 2020, and Kiersten has been a member of the clinic family ever since!

Around the hospital, Kiersten finds that her favorite part of every shift is interacting face-to-face with the area’s pet owners and their adorable animal companions. Nothing beats seeing a pet come into the hospital with an ailment and leave happy and healthy a short time later. Kiersten also loves the opportunity to learn new things on an almost daily basis.

When she’s not at work, Kiersten enjoys swimming, dog training, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets. She has two dogs: Payson, a tri-colored Border Collie mix who is absolutely obsessed with playing ball and just competed in his first flyball tournament; and Juno, a Husky mix who would sleep all day, every day if she could.

Amelia has felt a strong bond with the earth’s creatures ever since she was a little girl. She’s always suspected that she would love helping pets and their owners in a hands-on way! That’s why Amelia decided to join the veterinary profession.

Amelia first heard about an opening here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital through a close friend of hers. She joined the team in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since—she’s proud to help pets and animal parents at the front desk.

Around the hospital, Amelia loves to spend time around visiting exotic pets. Nothing beats getting to learn more about an animal she’s never seen before!

Sammy grew up with animals all her life, and they’ve always held a special place in her heart. She feels an obligation to give something back to the animals who have given her so much over the years. As a member of the veterinary profession, she gets to do that on a daily basis! Sammy is a proud member of the kennel team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Sammy discovered an opening here at the clinic in the spring of 2020, and signed on with the team that May. She couldn’t be happier to launch her journey in animal care at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital! Sammy makes it her mission to keep each and every furry visitor comfortable and happy during their stay. She also loves to make sure every nook and cranny of the facility stays spotless.

Naomi was raised right here in Las Vegas, where she grew up with a love of animals that just never quit. She’s been caring for pets all her life, and knew that a job spent working hands-on with the earth’s creatures would suit her perfectly. Naomi gets to help pets live happier and heathier lives on a daily basis as a Kennel Technician with the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family!

Naomi makes it her mission to ensure that all animal visitors to the clinic feel comfortable and safe. She’s especially fond of seeing all of the different pet personalities—simply spending time with the hospital’s boarding pets gives her a greater appreciation of pet ownership and veterinary care. As an avid reptile-lover, Naomi is also a big fan of getting to meet plenty of exotic lizards and snakes during her shifts.

Naomi’s interests away from work include computing, photography, and caring for her own pets at home. She and her family share their lives with four dogs—Luna, Loki, Hailie, and Destiny—as well as an African Spurred Tortoise named Obi Wan Kenobi and a ball python who goes by Anakin Skywalker.

Maria was always fascinated by medicine, but knew that she didn’t necessarily want to work in the human healthcare world. Having grown up with Pit Bulls, Maria had a thought: why not put her medical interests to use in order to better the lives of pets? The rest is history! Maria gets to help animals on a daily basis as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Maria is a Las Vegas native and attended the PIMA Medical Institute immediately after high school to study in their Veterinary Assistant program. She graduated in March of 2017, then enrolled in the Veterinary Technician course only two months later. Maria graduated in June of 2018, took her Nevada State board examinations that December, and became officially licensed as a Veterinary Technician in March of 2019.

After hearing about an open position here at the hospital from a colleague, Maria was thrilled to join the clinic family in early July of 2019. She has special medical interests in surgical preparation and monitoring, and she’s also passionate about dental work. Above all, Maria likes the knowledge that her hard work is bettering the lives of the community’s pets and families.

When she isn’t here at the hospital, Maria can be found spending time with her family and her dog, Diego. Diego is a Pit Bull recently adopted from a local animal shelter, and his favorite pastimes are visiting the dog park and performing tricks for treats.

Seeing her own dog, Rogan, recover from a severe burn thanks to the compassionate care and hard work of a veterinary team made a lasting impression on Amanda. She knew that she wanted to be a part of a team that did that for other pets. That’s why she decided to become a veterinary professional! Amanda is now training on-the-job to become a Veterinary Technician here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Amanda is originally from San Diego, California. Her veterinary journey began as a Kennel Attendant, and she attended school and worked her way up to her current role as a Veterinary Technician in training. She’s been a part of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family since October of 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. Amanda particularly likes assisting with surgical procedures and connecting one-on-one with pet owners in the exam rooms.

Most of Amanda’s free time outside of work is spent with her husband and their wonderful son, as well as their beloved Pitbull, Rogan. She also loves to travel and has fond memories of parasailing in the Bahamas!

Haley’s household has always been chock-full of pets. She’s been spending time around animals ever since she can remember. She’s also a natural people person and loves to help others in whatever way she can. That makes Haley the perfect fit here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital!

After being referred to the clinic by a friend of hers, Haley was thrilled to join the clinic family as a Greeter. She especially likes to help nervous or anxious pets feel more comfortable here at the hospital, and Haley loves working alongside a team of animal-lovers just like herself.

Haley has three canine companions of her own at home: Bentley the French Bulldog; a Standard Poodle who goes by Stanley; and a Bernese/Bouvier mix named Chloe Rose.

Ever since she was a little girl growing up here in Las Vegas, Alexandra wanted to know how to save all of the animals she possibly could. She longed for a job in the veterinary field and wanted to be able to explore all the different positions and opportunities the industry provides. For her, any other choice of career just didn’t make sense! Now, Alexandra helps pets daily as a part of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team.

Alexandra’s veterinary journey began in 2015 when she started working as a Kennel Attendant at a local pet clinic. She worked her way up the ladder to a Veterinary Technician-in-training position. Next, she spent several years working at a specialty center, where she became an expert in surgery and anesthesia. In early 2021, after searching for a hospital that meshed with her personal interests and values, Alexandra came across an opening here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. The rest is history!

As a Tech, Alexandra likes that no two shifts are ever quite the same. Her job always keeps her on her toes! She’s also fond of revisiting her passions for surgery and anesthesia work whenever the opportunity arises. Above all, she loves knowing that her hard work makes a lasting impact.

When she’s not at work, Alexandra can be found powerlifting at the gym or spending quality time with her family. She and her husband, Brian, share their lives with one pet: Rowdy, an English Shepherd mix who is the most photogenic dog Alexandra has ever known.

One of Lennon’s first memories is visiting her grandmother and going out to catch frogs and snails. She’s felt an intrinsic connection with nature and animals her whole life. Working in a veterinary clinic setting is a dream come true for her! Lennon is a part of the Greeter team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Lennon is a Las Vegas native and joined the hospital team in October of 2020. She’s always enjoyed making others smile, and that’s one of her favorite parts of the job—nothing beats getting to brighten someone else’s day. Lennon also loves to learn something new on an almost daily basis, and the way the fast-paced clinic environment constantly keep her on her toes is an added bonus.

Away from work, Lennon likes hiking in the mountains, reading and writing, and spending quality time with her family and pets. She has three dogs at home, all rescues, as well as a loveable cat.

Growing up, Michelin’s animal companions were always there to comfort her and to keep her company when she needed it most. She’s always wanted to give something back. What better way to do that than by working in the world of veterinary medicine? Michelin is a proud member of the Client Care Specialist team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital!

Michelin is originally from Hawaii and moved here to Las Vegas a number of years ago. She launched her veterinary career at another hospital in the area, then moved to a new home with her husband that happened to be very close to Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. When Michelin was offered a job, she couldn’t pass it up! That was in late 2019, and she hasn’t looked back since.

Around the hospital, Michelin especially likes the fast-paced nature of her job. She finds that she’s constantly kept on her toes! She’s also fond of meeting the various reptile pets who visit the clinic.

Michelin’s interests outside of work include working out, hiking, trying new foods, traveling and road-tripping, and spending quality time with family and friends. She and her husband live with six dogs Essie, a Maltipoo who loves kisses and belly rubs; Cupcake the Yorkie whose favorite things are fetch and squeaky toys; Pumpkin, Cupcake’s baby; a Shih Tzu named Ruby; and Ruby’s two offspring, Malia and Sapphire.

Ever since she was a child, Destiny was drawn to caregiving roles and was fascinated by the world of medicine. She’s always felt an intuition and talent for reading the signs that pets give to us, and soon realized that veterinary medicine was the perfect choice of career for her. Now, Destiny helps pets daily as a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Destiny is originally from Henderson, Nevada and took a job as a Kennel Technician on the same day that she turned 16. She’s been a veterinary professional ever since! By 18, she was working as a Veterinary Assistant and was cross-trained in the reception world shortly afterward. Destiny attended the College of Southern Nevada to study veterinary technology, graduating with honors in May of 2018, before launching her career as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Destiny joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family in October of 2019 after being referred by a Technician friend of hers. She brings with her a special passion for diagnostic imaging techniques like X-rays and ultrasounds, and loves the way that these methods help put the puzzle pieces together to form a full picture of the patient’s health. She’s also fond of toxicology and emergency care. Most of all, Destiny loves having the chance to meet new pet owners and their adorable companions every single day.

Outside of her interests in animal care, Destiny is an avid reader and also loves the theatre—she spent many years involved in live productions both on and off stage. At home, she lives with her partner, Austin, and their many pets. Destiny has two Chihuahuas, Squeaky and Skippy, as well as three cats who go by Holly, Boo, and Bixby.

Nay grew up here in Las Vegas and fell in love with animal care at a young age. Her mother always kept a variety of animals around, and Nay’s passion simply never wavered. For her, getting to help animals live better lives every day is a dream come true! She’s a proud member of the hospital’s Veterinary Assistant team.

Nay began her journey in veterinary medicine right here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital when she signed on as a Kennel Attendant in May of 2020. In August of that year, she transitioned to the treatment side of the clinic to help animals in an even more hands-on way. Nay especially likes running laboratory tests and examining bloodwork, but her favorite part of her job is meeting new clients and patients—she finds that no two cases are ever quite the same, and that keeps her on her toes!

Much of Nay’s time away from work is spent with her own animal companions. Along with a menagerie of reptile pets like tortoises and snakes, she has four loveable dogs: Loki, a German Shepherd/Malinois mix who loves to sniff and learn new things; Destiny the Siberian Husky who is obsessed with hot dogs; a Rottweiler named Luna who still thinks she can fit on her parents’ laps; and a playful Shepherd/Husky mix named Hailie.

Jenna constantly rescued and rehabilitated injured animals as a child, including birds, lizards, dogs, and cats. As she got a bit older, a love of science started to blossom. For Jenna, working to better the lives of pets in the veterinary profession just made sense. Her passion simply never quit!

Jenna is a native of Las Vegas and earned her Bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation—volunteering with a number of wildlife groups throughout her collegiate career—before signing on here at the clinic in the spring of 2020. She’s been a member of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family ever since! Jenna has a particular interest in parasitology and loves to put the puzzle pieces together to reach a diagnosis. She’s also fond of exotic pet appointments and the unique challenges they present.

In her free time, Jenna enjoys camping and hiking, doing yoga, practicing photography, and immersing herself in herpetology (the study of amphibians). She’s also fond of doting on her own pet at home. Jenna shares her life with Zoja, a loveable Pug whose loud snores are like music to Jenna’s ears.

Emily has adored pets ever since she was a little girl growing up here in Las Vegas, and she’s always been fascinated by the medical field. She put two and two together and knew that working in veterinary medicine would suit her well! Emily tends to the clinic’s boarding pets as a Kennel Technician.

Emily makes it her mission to help every furry visitor to the clinic stay happy, comfortable, and healthy during their stay here. She loves meeting new pets and learning about the qualities that make them unique to their owners.

Away from work, Emily likes to stay active by running, often with her dog. She and her family share their lives with several pets—they have a tortoise named Crush, Cassian the fish, and a loveable dog named Kenai.

Ever since she was a little girl, Hailey has wanted to do her part to help others, whether they have two legs or four. Her passion simply never quit. When the opportunity arose for Hailey to help both pets and their loving owners as a member of the veterinary profession, she knew she couldn’t pass up the chance!

Hailey was born in Texas and lived on the East Coast for a time before settling in the Las Vegas area. She’s currently attending school to study nursing, and she gets to use her medical knowledge and her customer-service skills to provide a great experience for clients and patients here at the clinic. Hailey especially likes working as a part of a compassionate, caring team to help others, and she never tires of meeting new pets and their owners at the front desk.

When time permits between work and school, Hailey likes spending time with family and friends, and she also loves to dote on her own pets at home. She shares her life with three dogs: the protective but loving Bella; Brody, whose playful nature sometimes gets him into mischief; and the youngest member of the furry family, Rosie.

DJ hadn’t always known that he would become a veterinary professional—he took a job as a Kennel Attendant on a whim. What he didn’t know at the time was how much he would enjoy caring for the area’s pets and making sure they stayed comfortable and happy! Now, DJ has worked in the veterinary field for more than a decade.

Born and raised here in Las Vegas, DJ worked briefly in a few career fields after high school before taking a job at another local pet clinic in the fall of 2004. He would remain there for the next 10 years! Now, he serves as a member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s compassionate kennel staff, and his favorite part of his job is knowing that he’s making a real difference in the lives of the community’s families.

When he’s not at work, DJ can be found following his favorite sports teams and spending quality time with his family. He and his wife have a daughter, Peyton, and two sons named Dean and Elliott. The family shares their lives with two dogs: Wall-E the blue-nosed Pit Bull and a Chihuahua mix named Gizmo.

Najee has always been interested in science, and he can’t remember a time when he didn’t enjoy the company of animals. He’s also passionate about helping others, especially those who can’t always speak up for themselves. Working in animal care simply made perfect sense! Najee is a proud member of the kennel team here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Najee is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and recently joined the clinic family as a Kennel Attendant. His favorite part of the job is getting to know the hospital’s boarding pets on a more personal level, and he especially likes taking the clinic’s visiting canines for walks. Every shift is spent around a team full of animal-lovers just like himself, which Najee never takes for granted!

Najee’s interests outside of animal care include anime, drawing, football and basketball, making YouTube videos, and doting on his own pet at home. He has one dog, Boomer, who never seems to run out of energy.

Gabby’s own dog, Petunia, is one of the most caring souls that Gabby has ever known. For Gabby, being able to give something back by working in the world of veterinary care is a dream come true! She advocates for pets on a daily basis as a member of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital front-desk team.

Gabby is a Las Vegas native and joined the clinic family in early June of 2019. Her favorite part of the job is getting to meet and greet a variety of animal personalities every single day—she never gets tired of seeing how loving our animal companions truly are! Gabby also loves to be around the medical side of the clinic and learn as much as she possibly can. In the future, she hopes to attend veterinary school herself.

When she’s not at work, Gabby loves to spend quality time with her family, dote on Petunia at home, and listen to music.

In the second grade, Kalaiya had a teacher who used to be an exotic-animal veterinarian, and the teacher would regularly bring her personal animals to school to show the class. Once Kalaiya realized that she could make a career out of caring for pets, her mind was made up. That dream hasn’t wavered since! She’s thrilled to launch her journey in veterinary medicine right here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Kalaiya is a native of Las Vegas and started her collegiate career at only 16 years of age, when she was still in high school. When it came time to find a veterinary hospital that could accommodate her complex college class schedule, Creature Comforts Animal Hospital fit the bill—Kalaiya joined the hospital family in June of 2020 and couldn’t be happier with her choice. Her favorite part of every shift is making a great first impression on pet owners, and she never gets tired of meeting the area’s adorable animal companions. In the future, Kalaiya hopes to learn even more and even go to school to study veterinary medicine herself.

Outside of her busy school and work schedules, Kalaiya enjoys spending all of the quality time with her family that she can. She also loves to paint and draw.

Bri’s family has always rescued stray pets, and she grew up with a natural affinity for the earth’s creatures. For her, the decision to work in veterinary care was an easy one. What better way to spend her days than helping animals live happier, healthier lives? Bri is a proud member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s greeter staff!

Bri is a Las Vegas native and joined the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family in the summer of 2020. As a part of the greeter team, she loves to be the first smiling face that pet owners see when they enter the clinic. Bri never tires of hearing fun pet stories and developing connections with the area’s pet parents and their adorable companions.

When she’s not at work, Bri likes spending time with her own pets at home. She has a fluffy Chihuahua mix, Missy, as well as a Yorkie Terrier who goes by Jordy. Bri also loves to sew and practice embroidery—she adds designs to shoes, backpacks, jean jackets, and more, and she’s even been commissioned for her work in the past!

Chauncey has always felt a natural kinship with the earth’s creatures. He knew that he wanted to expand on his existing knowledge of animal care in order to help all of the pets he possibly could. That’s why Chauncey decided to work in the world of veterinary medicine!

Chauncey was born in Hawaii but grew up here in Las Vegas. He was first introduced to Creature Comforts Animal Hospital by a family member, and it wasn’t long before he had joined the team as a Kennel Technician. Chauncey has been a member of the clinic family since the summer of 2020—he especially likes taking the visiting pets on walks, and he loves to see a happy pet reunited with their owner after a long stay.

When he’s not working, Chauncey enjoys drawing, reading, and spending time with his goofy dog, Luna, at home.

When Megan’s beloved Basset Hound, Miss Brandy, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, she struggled to find a veterinarian who would listen to her and agree to life-saving surgery. When she finally found someone who would take the case, it made a permanent impression. After working in business for more than 20 years, Megan decided to return to school to study veterinary medicine. She wanted to help other pets stay happy and healthy, too!

Megan is originally from Chicago and first signed on here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital to complete her externship for her veterinary schooling. She’s been a part of the team since September of 2018 and serves the area’s pets and animal parents as a Veterinary Assistant and Client Services Representative. Megan particularly loves meeting new clients and introducing them to the practice and the clinic’s amazing staff. Most of all, she loves making a lasting difference alongside a team of passionate animal-lovers just like herself.

Megan’s interests away from work include competitive shooting with her husband and spending time with the couple’s Basset Hound, Noodles, at home. Noodles is a special-needs pup, and Megan still volunteers with the shelter he came from. She loves to help other hounds find their forever homes!

Cait has been spending time around animals ever since her earliest days, whether it was playing with her first family dog, rescuing injured birds and rabbits off the streets, or learning how to care for horses. For her, working in veterinary medicine was simply a natural fit! Now, Cait gets to better the lives of pets and their human family members every day as a member of Creature Comforts Animal Hospital’s talented care team.

Cait was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and was only 16 years old when she first started volunteering in animal clinics during her summers off from school. Two years later, she started working at her local animal hospital as a member of the kennel staff, and it wasn’t long before she was working hands-on with patients in the examination rooms. She’s been a veterinary professional ever since! Cait moved to Las Vegas from Arizona in the summer of 2018, and was thrilled to join the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital family that September.

When she’s not at work, Cait enjoys traveling, and even toured Europe for a month after she graduated from college—she visited Switzerland, Italy, England, Ireland, and France. Cait is also passionate about fostering pets, and continues to foster neonatal kittens for various rescue groups. (Cait estimates that she’s fostered a whopping 400 animals over the past nine years!) At home, she has a few pets of her own: Adele, a rescued German Shepherd who can always be found right by Cait’s side, and a pair of loveable tuxedo cats named Frankie and Dimitri.

Ally was born and raised in Brazil, where her mother bred English cocker spaniels. Ally was always around to help the dogs when they weren’t feeling well, and she developed a natural inclination for animal care early on in life. Ever since she can remember, Ally has wanted to serve pets and their owners as a veterinary professional!

Ally’s animal-care journey began in her teenage years, when she started helping the house-call veterinarian that her mother used in Brazil. Shortly after moving to the United States, Ally signed on at the Las Vegas Animal Shelter as a Kennel Technician, and later was promoted to a Veterinary Assistant position. Now, she’s a Veterinary Assistant with the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team and couldn’t be happier! Ally is particularly fond of observing surgeries and getting to see unique medical procedures on a regular basis.

An animal-lover through and through, Ally has quite the menagerie of pets at home. She lives with a young Neapolitan Mastiff, a Labrador mix, and an American bulldog. Ally also shares her life with a wide variety of snakes, lizards, invertebrate creatures, and farm animals like chickens, ducks, and quail.

Denise has adored the company of animals ever since she can remember, and always wanted to give something back in order to make a difference in the lives of pets. She gets to do just that as a member of the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team!

Denise is a native of California, and began her veterinary journey there as a receptionist and accountant at a local animal hospital. In early 2001, she was looking for a house here in Las Vegas and happened to pass Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. Denise remembers pointing at the building and proclaiming that she wanted to work here! Two days later, she was hired as a receptionist and has been here ever since.

In her free time, Denise enjoys swimming in her pool, exercising, and spending time with her wonderful grandchildren. She lives with an Australian shepherd mix named Astro and an orange and white tabby cat, Zsa Zsa, who loves sleeping in Denise’s bed.

Ever since she was a little girl, Jen has tried to save every creature that crossed her path. She was always pulling creatures out of her family pool, and saved everything from stray house pets to insects. Jen has worked in the animal care field since she was 17 years old!

A Las Vegas native, Jen started her animal care career at a local clinic before attending college in southern California. After school, she worked in various practices before becoming a stay-at-home mother for several years. When she decided to rejoin the workforce, Jen came in for an interview here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital. She’s served as the clinic’s Head Veterinary Technician since the spring of 2005!

Jen considers dentistry work one of the most important parts of her job. She finds it incredibly rewarding to spruce up a pet’s dirty mouth, and is often able to get a pet to eat again just by performing a single dental cleaning!

Jen has two children, Baylee and Brenden, as well as a pit bull named Axle and a pair of pet frogs. In her time away from the clinic, Jen enjoys riding her motorcycle, camping, and spending time with her family and pets.

Julie had worked for other veterinary clinics in various states before joining the Creature Comforts Animal Hospital team. None compared to the high-quality care and compassionate staff that she found here! Julie has served as one of the clinic’s receptionists since August of 2001.

Around the clinic, Julie loves working alongside her fellow staff members as part of a well-functioning team. She’s particularly fond of interacting with loving pet owners, and always enjoys greeting a new face. Talking with clients who own desert tortoises is a special favorite of hers!

At home, Julie lives with several pets of her own. She has a dog, Carlin, as well as a cockatiel named Ricky. The animal family is rounded out by six cats: Autumn, Maestro, Ester, Scarlet, Tiger Lilith, and Mama.

Lisa comes from a family of caregivers—her mother was a registered nurse, and her sister attended school to become a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. Lisa’s own nurturing side always tended to lean toward the animal side of the spectrum, and now she enjoys caring for pets every day as a Veterinary Technician!

Lisa’s veterinary career began in 1997, when she started working in the kennel of a local clinic. She had worked with Dr. Gorman before Creature Comforts Animal Hospital was founded, and when the hospital opened for business, Lisa was more than happy to join the team. She’s been a part of the Creature Comforts family since 2000. Medically, performing diagnostic tests is one of Lisa’s favorite parts of the job. Putting the puzzle pieces together to form a full picture isn’t just a lot of fun—it’s incredibly fulfilling. She also likes making visiting pets feel comfortable in whatever way she can. Lisa and her four young children share their home with five cats and one crazy puppy named Sammich. The cats have even started training Lisa’s one-year-old to hiss and meow!

Mike grew up in Tucker County, West Virginia, where his mother ran a kennel and was also involved in the breeding and showing of dogs. For him, animal care is simply second nature! Now Mike serves pets every day as a Licensed Veterinary Technician here at Creature Comforts Animal Hospital.

Mike attended the Pima Medical Institute for his degree in veterinary technology. He completed his externship here at the hospital, then was hired on full-time in November of 2009. His professional interests include anesthesia, abdominal ultrasound, laparoscopy, and echocardiograms.

At home, Mike lives with a Yorkshire terrier named Booth and five uromastyx lizards: Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Siegel, John Gotti, and Whitey Bulger.