Meet Our Team

 OUR ALLEY CAT FAMILY

Hello, my name is Linda and I'm one of the receptionists at Alley Cat Small Animal Hospital.  I have worked at Alley Cat since July 2005.  I worked at another animal hospital in Vallejo for seven years prior to coming to Alley Cat.

I have the cutest most lovable Chihuahuas and Labs and two cute, really sweet cats. . .  they are my babies.  I love animals and I enjoy seeing all the pets that come in to Alley Cat. I think I have one of the best jobs because I get to see all the babies come in and grow up into beautiful animals.  I also see pets come in when they are sick and I get to watch them go home feeling much better!

 Hi, I'm Alicia and I have enjoyed working at Alley Cat for a few years now.  I started as a Kennel Assistant November 2005 and I'm currently training as a technician.  I can say it has been a rewarding process!  You get to know the clients and their pets, hear their stories, and see the animals mature. I have always had pets in my own household so it's very interesting to learn more about the medical side of things. . .   I feel lucky to be at Alley Cat with a great group of co-workers. Everyone really has a desire to learn new things.  I hope to continue on my path here and make more friends along the way.

Hi, I'm Debbie and I work as a Technician in the treatment area of the hospital.   I enjoy working with animals and have been doing it for thirty years.  I have taken several behavioral classes and enjoy working with different clients and their pet's behavioral problems. 

I have a houseful of animals, four dogs and three cats. . . luckily they are small and all get along!

Hi, I am Denise and I provide nutrition support for Alley Cat Small Animal Hospital every Tuesday.

I grew up in North San Diego County happily immersed in rural life surrounded by horses, dogs and cats.  I worked part time in a veterinary clinic while attending school.  This experience greatly increased my love for companion pets and my respect for the human animal bond.  Upon graduation I set out on a corporate career path that serendipitously led me to the field of small animal nutrition where I remained for 20+ years.  I am pleased to have joined Alley Cat in March 2008.  "Let nutrition be your first medicine", Hypocrites.

Hi, I'm Melissa, one of the new receptionists here at Alley Cat. I just started in March of 2008.  I'm very happy to have the opportunity to meet everyone. I work with a wonderful staff!  Everyday I greet new clients and their pets and continue to learn more about the practice and the great world of veterinary medicine.

Let me tell you a little about myself.  I have five great kids, four of which are boys and one girl.     Two of my babies . . .  are our family's pets . . . the kittens of our household.  All my kids, along with my job, keep me very busy . . .  just the way I like it!

I look forward to meeting you and your pets here at our wonderful Alley Cat Family!

Hi, my name is Kyle and I have been working here since March 2007.  This being my first job, I worried about how the environment would be.  Hearing other people's attitudes toward working in an office situation and learning about all the stress involved made me nervous.  However, Alley Cat proved very friendly.  Not having any pets of my own, due to family member allergies, I enjoy working here and spending time with all the animals that visit our hospital.

 I am currently enrolled at Napa Junior College.  I'¦m working on all of my prerequisites in hopes of transferring to a four year school to pursue a career as a history teacher.  I have always had a passion  for history and enjoy teaching people how to do things

 
Hi, I'm Robert.  I've been working at Alley Cat since December 2006, a year and a half already . . . it's great.  I love my job helping everyone as an Animal Caretaker. 

I'm 21 and incredibly good looking.   I play guitar and I'm also in a band.  We play shows periodically around the Napa Valley.  I may be looking into going to college to study something in music, whether as a recording artist or just to better myself as a musician.

Well, that's all I can think to write, right now, so I will see you either in the exam rooms or when I bring your friend up front !

Hi, I'm Debbie and I work as a Technician in the treatment area of the hospital.   I enjoy working with animals and have been doing it for thirty years.  I have taken several behavioral classes and enjoy working with different clients and their pet's behavioral problems. 

I have a houseful of animals, four dogs and three cats. . . luckily they are small and all get along!

Hi, I'm Jane and I have worked at Alley Cat since June 2007.   I am especially pleased to be working with a group of truly ethical and dedicated individuals.  It's refreshing to be part of a team when clients and their pet's needs always come first.

Before working at Alley Cat I worked a variety of positions, everything from working in the stock market to working for a national non profit organization.  In my personal life, I have always been surrounded by cats, dogs and horses.  When I was a kid my only source of transportation was my horse. We flew across the desert, swam through the Rio Grand and generally had a blast.  I enjoy people as well as our patients.   My door is always open to our clients and their pets, so if something needs attention please feel free to knock on my door.   

Hello, my name is Shelley  and I am the Technical Manager at Alley Cat.  I am thirty-one years old, married and a very happy person. I am a UC Davis graduate and hold a Bachelors degree in Animal Biology.  As part of my education at UC Davis, I designed, developed, executed and wrote up a thesis project on the effects of massage therapy on beta–endorphin and cortisol levels in horses.  It was an amazing experience.

I came to work at Alley Cat about two years ago to obtain experience necessary to apply to veterinary school.  I have stayed here because I feel that this particular hospital is focused on best care; although, I do plan on pursuing my goal of becoming a veterinarian. 

Hope to see you at the hospital soon for your pet’s wellness and medical needs plus an abundance of information to help you make the best choices for your pet’s care.

Hi, I’m pleased to meet you and your four legged friend. . .my name is Jessika, that’s right, Jessika with a K! I’m a proud mother of two beautiful children. Well, I guess three if you count my husband.

I have great aspirations, including obtaining my technician license, a goal that I have entertained since I was a young child.

I have been employed at Alley Cat for about 3 years. The reason I started working at Alley Cat was to begin my education in veterinary medicine and obtain the technical skills necessary to be successful in my chosen field.

 I have the best job!  I get to be there when people bring in a new pet and make it a family member.  I get to reassure people when their pet gets sick, that we will do our very best to help the pet, as well as the family, through that tough time. I not only build relationships with the pet but I build a relationship with the family. 

These are only some of the reasons why I LOVE my job.