Our Team: is comprised of very caring & compassionate individuals who are highly skilled and dedicated to veterinary medicine.  At Alta  Mesa Animal Hospital  we promote a culture of learning and as part of this we encourage and reward our staff for furthering their veterinary knowledge. Because of our dedication to learning we are able to provide skilled staff members to assist you and your pet.
 

David Garrity:  Hospital Administrator
 David has been involved in the veterinary field for over 20 years now, but began his career as a coal miner in England.  He started at ALTA MESA ANIMAL HOSPITAL as a nurse and very quickly became the nurse manager and subsequently the hospital administrator.  Throughout his career with our hospital he has shown amazing and non-stop dedication and round the clock work all in the effort to improve our hospital and our level of patient care. He is one of a kind and we are very fortunate to have him. 

Jon Aaland:  Office Manager

Jon came to us about 5 years ago as a receptionist where his communication and people skills  were quickly recognized and appreciated by all.  He has a background in the military and has always been devoted to animals but is passionate about cats.  He frequently works with the humane society in fostering kittens.  He has an amazing personality, a wonderful sense of humor and is overall fun to be around.  In short order he was promoted to manager and he is responsible for all our front staff in addition to numerous other tasks. He is another star that we are proud to have as part of our team. 











Brandy Christiansen:

Nurse Supervisor
Brandy has been with ALTA MESA ANIMAL HOSPITAL for the past 4 years and has worked her way up the ranks from assistant to Nurse Supervior through her dedication and hard work.  She has devoted her life to animals and has a house that is overflowing with 5 dogs, 1 cat, 3 birds, 2 tortoises, box turtle, and a guinea pig.  Brandy has her own pet bakery at www.preciouspupsbakery.com.  Where she makes doggie cookies & gift baskets of all sorts and sizes.  Additionally, she has often taken in abondened and needy pets that required fostering or prolonged nursing care, but please don't ask as her house is currently filled. Additionally, Brandy is a state certified technician and is on her way to national certification.  ALTA MESA ANIMAL HOSPITAL, our clients and our patients are very fortunate to have such a caring and compassionate team member. 

Lead Nurses: These are our most skilled, compassionate, and experienced pet nurses.  We have a core group of stars that daily interact in patient care, treatments, and patient diagnostics.  They are also assigned additonal pharmacy and laboratory duties.  These nurses are actively involved in keeping the hospital running and improving client communication to results in better patient care. The lead nurses assist us in surgery and a lead nurse is assigned to continuously monitor every anesthesia pet maintaining safe level of vitals.  Our lead nurses are each given additional duties to keep the hospital running smoothly as based on their desires and skills.  They also maintain the OSHA and Hazardous Materials programs.

Richelle - Seen here loving up one of our surgery patients.  She is also responsible for hospital treatment & surgical ordering.



Megan (Megs) - Seen here at our 20th anniversity party doing face painting.  She is also involved in client communication, team building.  


 Nurses:  Are responsible for hospital maintenance, assisting the doctors, laboratory procedures, radiology procedures, client communication, medical procedures, pharmacy, maintenance of instruments and equipment, inventory, daily treatment of hospitalized patients, rehabilitation, and assisting during anesthesia and surgery. 

Tim                                                                Sarah
                           


Klay-during face painting                                Michelle - on right
     

Nurse Assistants:
Nurse assistants are involved in stocking, cleaning, holding pets and helping to ensure smooth client and patient care.

- Cailey
- Jennifer
- Emmanuel

Front Desk Team Members: Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, setting up new clients and patients, preparation and maintenance of medical records, admitting and discharging patients, filling some prescriptions, over the counter sales, mailings, computer operation, financial transactions, filing, and front office and reception area maintenance.  Receptionists will assume the responsibility for acquiring the medical and legal information necessary for the performance of their duties.

- Heidi, Dawn, Niccole, Maria, Bionca

Dawn - on left

Niccole & Fat Cat
 


Kennel Team Members:  Alyscia
Responsible for all care and treatments needed for our boarding pets. This involves not only kennel care but ensuring special diets and medications are given as directed and, walking, grooming and providing all needed TLC to our boarders.   

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