Our Support Staff

Hospital Administrator

Mike Falconer

Originally hailing from Scotland, Mike joins Craig Road Animal Hospital as Hospital Administrator following six successful years transforming two veterinary hospitals in Arizona. Prior to that he worked in the U.S. and internationally along a wide-ranging professional career.

With a focus on marketing and customer service, Mike brings a diverse set of skills to Craig Road Animal Hospital. He writes extensively on management and marketing topics, and is involved in various veterinary management, human resource, and marketing organizations.

Mike is responsible for all non-medical aspects at Craig Road Animal Hospital. If you have any comments, concerns, or complaints he would welcome speaking with you either in person, on the phone, or by email.

Mike supports retired Greyhound rescue and shares his home with and retired racer, Chip, along with an Russell Terrier Mix named Dapple. In his spare time, Mike enjoys reading, film and the theater. He also spends far too much time on Twitter.

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Deputy Hospital Administrator

Chad

Chad is originally from Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania. He moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to attend Northern Arizona University. Chad is a father to two daughters, Miesha 23, and Ashley 20. In November of 2015, he began working with Craig Road Animal Hospital as Project Manager.

The position of Project Manager encompasses multiple roles including payroll, human resources, and a number of other less well-defined areas of the hospital -lending a hand where needed. For him, the most fulfilling part of working at Craig Road is that he gets to work closely with his brother.

In his spare time, Chad enjoys going hiking and backpacking. He has backpacked in numerous places; The Grand Canyon in Arizona, Yosemite National Park in California, and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, to name but a few. His favorite place to hike here in Las Vegas is Red Rock Canyon. He also enjoys golf, alternative music, and his favorite food is Sushi. Chad shares his home with an orange tabby cat named Matty!

Assistant Hospital Administrator

Ronni

Ronni, born and raised in Las Vegas, was the Customer Service Supervisor at Craig Road Animal Hospital but is now our Assistant Hospital Administrator. She works with Mike Falconer, the current Hospital Administrator, to keep the Hospital running smoothing.

“My job is to manage the floor,” Ronni explains, “ Making sure the flow is going well, that the staff and the doctors are doing their part.”

Ronni grew up with pets, her father owns chickens, goats and sheep. At home, Ronni has a Chocolate Labrador mix named Dakota. According to Ronni, she’s not a typical Labrador and is a rather anxious dog. In her free time, Ronni likes to go hiking and see the sights available to her in Las Vegas.

Assistant Hospital Administrator

Kimmy

Kimmy was born and raised in Las Vegas and spent most summers in the Midwest hanging out on the lake. Before coming to Craig Road Animal Hospital, she has spent most of her career in veterinary medicine, through both general practice and specialty. Kimmy did explore human medicine for a while, but her heart stayed with the animals, pets, and their families.

Growing up, Kimmy’s family had everything from cats and dogs to horses, fish, iguanas, snakes, and birds.  She loves working with all animals, but her passion has always been working with aggressive animal and cats. “There’s nothing more satisfying than gaining a feared animal’s trust and allowing them to realize they can trust. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always known I would work with animals, as my family was pushing me to law school, I was pushing back into vet med/animals,” Kimmy said.

Kimmy currently has a 12-year-old Jack Russell mix named Daisie and an 8 year old chihuahua/greyhound mix named Dahlie. Even as little old ladies they still carry so much energy and love to go out with her everywhere. She just adopted a white miniature schnauzer puppy with bounds of energy, named Space, and has 3 cats – a 12-year-old cat named Rosalia, a 2-year-old named Grendel, and a step fur child named Oreo.

Outside of work , Kimmy is usually on the ropes rock climbing, hiking, or trying new coffee and food places around town.

Kimmy strives to make sure people see how truly amazing they are. “We all fight our own battles, and in this world I try to be the support someone needs in those times – whether it be a friend or stranger, just try to be a small light in someone’s world,” she said.

Supervising Licensed Veterinary Technician

Marvin

Marvin was born and raised in Miami, Florida. While he has always had a love for animals, it wasn’t until he was 15 when his pet dog showed him the love these animals can share with humans. Marvin said that he enjoys working at Craig Road Animal Hospital because of the way we utilize his skills as much as possible and the trust the doctors have in the veterinary technician. “This is also like a teaching clinic,” Marvin said. “I can share my skills and show how to do things the right way while still learning from others. Every day we learn something new.”

Being a pet owner himself, Marvin understands how important animals can be to a family. “I treat every patient, every dog, every cat, as if they are my own,” Marvin said. “That says a lot because my dogs are my number one.”

Marvin likes to work with aggressive animals, trying to make their stay here as stress free and comfortable as possible. He says that it is important to be able to read and recognize body language to understand where they’re at. While the technician doesn’t see a future without animals, he does like to explore the outdoors in his spare time.

Marvin has a Labrador retriever, a Pit Bull, and a domestic shorthair cat that he brought with him from Miami.

Supervising Licensed Veterinary Technician

Sarah

Sarah comes to Craig Road from the Golden state of California. The Veterinary Technician says that she can remember wanting to work with animals at a very young age. “I was the little girl that has all the photos of me holding a cat and wearing a Barbie stethoscope,” Sarah said. Her household has always been filled with animals, mainly cats, dogs and wolves.

Her passion for animals and love for wolves have led Sarah to taking care of them in her spare time at Lucerne Valley Wolf Sanctuary. Sarah has been volunteering as an animal handler there for the past 14 years. It is also where she wound up falling in love with Segoni, her Shepard-wolf mix.

Segoni does have to share Sarah’s affection with three huskies, 17 tarantulas and a carpet python at home.

Sarah said that she eventually would like to become a D.V.M. and work with exotic and zoo animals. She believes that animals have so much love to give and she enjoys her job because she is able to return that affection every day. The animal lover said that this isn’t a career for her, it’s her life. “This has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl and will be until the day I die,” she said. “I can’t picture myself doing anything else.”

Supervising Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jasmine

Jasmine was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended Pima Medical Institute, here in Las Vegas, to complete her Associate in Veterinary Technology. Jasmine was a hunter and welder before she found her passion. “I never knew I wanted to save animals,” she said.

After the birth of her daughter, she moved to Las Vegas. Her father encouraged her to choose a fulfilling career. “I went to all of the colleges, I saw people drawing blood on a dog at Pima and I knew that this was it.

Jasmine plans to specialize in dentistry in the future.

Outside of work, Jasmine loves spending time with her three children.
Her two boys enjoy surfing and her daughter likes reading and writing. Jasmine’s hobbies include cooking, welding, auto mechanics, and gardening. Jasmine lives with a large lovable Pitbull named Chance.

Supervising Exam Room Assistant

Davelle

Davelle is from Oceanside, California. She later moved to Ambergris Caye, an island off the coast of Belize. Animal care was always an interest for Davelle. Since she was working in the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician combining the two was natural.

She began working in the animal care field as a receptionist while her husband was stationed in Abu Dhabi. Once she got started in the field she realized that it is a job you must approach wholeheartedly.

Before Davelle began working at Craig Road Animal Hospital she was a client. She applied after experiencing the level of treatment Craig Road Animal Hospital has to offer. She loves the diversity of people working at Craig Road. She realizes that every one of her co-workers is brought together by the love of animals. She enjoys engaging with her fellow co-workers, and training. Her favorite part of her job is watching co-workers progress. “The more people know the better.” she said.

Davelle is the proud mother of a miniature schnauzer named Onyx. She adopted him from a family friend. It was a litter of two schnauzer’s, a girl and a boy. Her plan’s where to get the girl of the litter. When she came to visit the puppies, Onyx walked right up to her feet and fell asleep. When Davelle has spare time, she enjoys any type of water activities; swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling are among her favorites. She also enjoys movies; her favorite genre is horror films.

Supervising Exam Room Assistant

Angela

Angela was born and raised in Las Vegas and has always had a passion for working with animals. She grew up around dogs and reptiles, and says she is definitely a dog person and loves boxers. “I’ve always wanted to work with animals even as a young kid,” Angela said.

Before coming to Craig Road Animal Hospital, Angela was working maintenance and construction at Lake Las Vegas, but she wanted to get involved in the veterinary world, and had heard great things about Craig Road.

Angela has five pets at home, a boxer named Tyson, a pug named Eclipse, a dachshund named Bentley, a Pitbull name Ice, and a chihuahua named Glitch. She is also a mother of two wonderful girls named Madison and Gracie. In her free time, Angela enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, and going disc golfing.

Building and Transport Supervisor

Wesley

Wesley has been working with animals for over 13 years. He comes from Huntington, Indiana. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Wesley then spent a few years in San Diego, California studying at Pima Medical Institute and starting his career in veterinary medicine.

Wesley has always wanted to work with animals. When he was very young, he helped a large animal vet on a friend’s farm. It was from that moment on that Wesley realized that working with animals was something he wanted to do.

This passion brought Wesley to Craig Road Animal Hospital. “It’s a great facility,” he said. “I get to work with a lot of knowledgeable doctors and staff. It’s a wonderful learning environment.” Wesley is our Building and Transport Supervisor. He is also in charge of our Pets in Transit program, a transportation service that provides non-emergency transport for pets all around Southern Nevada.

Wesley’s best friend is a rescued Pit Bull named Piglet. He also enjoys cooking up barbeque for all the staff members at the hospital, which we don’t mind one bit.

Customer Service Supervisor

Angelina

Angelina was born and raised right here in Las Vegas.

Growing up, her family had plenty of pet dogs with the majority being chihuahuas or pit bulls. For this reason, she has a soft spot for Pitbulls in particular. She’s also had several exotics such as lizards, geckos, and ferrets. Today she has four Akitas, three American and one Japanese who she loves dearly. One day, she hopes to own a Cane Corso and a French Bulldog.

Before joining the team at Craig Road, she worked in child care and pediatrics.  “You could say I have an inkling for taking care of others.” She says. “Pets was the best way to go after kids. I wanted to try something new so I started to take care of fur babies instead of actual babies.” Her desire to change things up, look after pets and to learn to care properly for her own pets lead her to take up a position at the animal hospital. She enjoys interacting with puppies and has gained an affinity for cats.

Outside work, Angelina likes roller skating. She frequents skating rinks and finds it to be a fun, relaxing activity. She also has a fondness for thriller and horror movies, particularly ones that include Michael Myers. Outside of those activities, she likes sightseeing, star gazing and seeing what’s new around Paradise.

Human Resources Manager

Colette

Colette is from New York and has lived in the Las Vegas area since 1993. She’s been married for 26 years and has a 28-year-old son and a 23-year-old daughter. Colette has been with Craig Road Animal Hospital for about nine years. She started as a customer service representative before working in human resources.

“I absolutely love Craig Road and what my job duties entail,” she said.

During COVID, Colette and her husband bought their first travel trailer and have been “glamping” for the past year. Colette said she’s been enjoying glamping more than she thought she would.

She has three dogs; two Dachshunds named Lilo and Stitch, and a mixed Terrier named Noodle. Colette also has four cats named after different kinds of bread – Sour (sourdough bread), Rye (rye bread), Shorty (shortbread), and Olive (olive bread).

Inventory Manager

Erica

Erica is a native of Southern New Jersey and grew up near Cape May. She and her husband moved to the Las Vegas area earlier this year for her husband’s job at the Veteran Affairs hospital in North Las Vegas. Erica said that so far, she adores living in Las Vegas.

“We haven’t been able to do a lot on The Strip, but we’ve gone hiking, done the bike trails, just driving around and seeing the mountains is amazing,” she said. “Where I lived in Jersey, it’s very flat. I thought I wouldn’t like the desert, but it’s actually very beautiful.”

Growing up, Erica’s parents bred German Shepards and her mother also worked for a local veterinarian office. She said her parents handled several adult dogs, a couple of litters, and a few cats by the time she was born. Erica joked that she “came last on the totem pole.” During her college years, Erica also had a couple of pet rats.

“I’m just a big animal lover in general, including snakes and spiders,” she said.

A self-described math nerd, Erica graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Mathematics. Originally, Erica considered becoming a math teacher and even got her teaching certificate. She said she’s dabbled in a few things since graduating, but nothing felt like the right fit for her.

“I’m just a curious math nerd,” she said. “So I just like doing things I have to learn a lot about, and things that are challenging.”

Erica found her job at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital while working at the sister location, Craig Road Animal Hospital, as an administrative hospital assistant.

In her spare time, Erica likes to solve puzzles, whether it’s sudoku or regular puzzles. She also enjoys biking, hiking, and bowling. She has four cats named Aragorn, Gandalf, Salem, and Ziggy Stardust.

Social Media and Content Manager

Marci

Marci was born and raised in Houston, Texas and lived there up until moving to Las Vegas in 2021.

She has been around animals her entire life – from household pets likes dogs, birds, and hamsters to livestock at the family ranch where she got to work with horses and Brahman cattle. She has one cat named Penelope who is an 8-year-old rescue, and she considers herself to be a cat person.

Marci received her bachelors degree from the University of Houston and has worked in the hospitality industry and most recently as an educator. She has been doing graphic design, editing, and social media for content creators since 2021 and has developed a passion for design. This passion led her to join the team at Craig Road Animal Hospital in 2022 as the Social Media and Content Manager.

Outside of work she enjoys reading, drawing, and playing video games. She also enjoys golf and played competitively on her high school’s varsity women’s golf team.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Nicole

Nicole was born and raised right here in Las Vegas. The Licensed Veterinary Technician absolutely adores animals. Her earliest memories are visits to animal parks with her family. She would eventually like a change of climate and move to Washington to work with exotic animals in a zoo.

Like many of our staff members, Nicole has a particular special talent as well. “I have a great connection with scared dogs,” she said. “I have a certain amount of compassion for them and just want them to know we are here to help.”

Nicole said that it is great to be able to work with such a great team and looks forward to coming into Craig Road Animal Hospital. “It’s a fun staff and that adds to the levity of a stressful and sometimes emotionally draining job,” Nicole said. “It’s nice to be able to work with others who can stay upbeat and have a sense of humor while still providing quality care.”

Nicole is an experienced traveler and is preparing for a trip with her son and husband to Greece and Japan. She also has two blue nosed pits and a Shepard mix, all of whom she gives tons of tender, love, and care to.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kendra

Originally from Canada, Kendra has called Las Vegas her home for the past four years. The licensed veterinary technician used to be a baker but then decided she was ready for a career change. “I’ve always loved animals and a have always dreamed of working with them,” Kendra said. “The decision was easy and now my dream has come true.”

While she loves all animals, Kendra absolutely adores cats. “I never had a dog, it was always cats growing up,” she said. “They’re just so perfect!” Kendra has five cats of her own but enjoys playing with puppies at work any chance she gets. This is also why she loves being a technician. “It’s just so hands on,” Kendra said. “I know how much I love my babies and I always felt it was important for others to know that their pets are being cared for by people who truly love animals.” That, she says, is the most important part of her job.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Susie

Susie comes from Los Angeles, California. Working with animals is the only thing she has ever wanted to do. She has worked in the industry for over 15 years.

This Licensed Veterinary Technician is also Dr. Mych’s Exam Room Assistant. Her degrees are in working with exotic animals, something she thoroughly enjoys. Susie’s dream is to work with these animals at a zoo in the future.

While working with puppies and giving vaccines are fun, Susie said that Craig Road Animal Hospital has taught her how equally important it is to be there for the client as well as their pet.
“I always bond with people when their pets are really sick,” Susie said. “They need our support and being there for them when they are going through a hard time is something that matters a lot to me.”

Susie has a few pets of her own. Being greeted after a long day by her four cats, two dogs and a fish always puts a smile on her face. On her days off she enjoys watching a comedy film with her husband.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Melinda

Melinda is what many would call a true animal lover.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Melinda has been surrounded by animals all her life, a characteristic that has clearly stuck with her into adulthood. She initially got her start at Craig Road Animal Hospital as an exam room assistant but fell in love with treating the patients and decide to go to school for her Veterinary Technician license. Melinda also enjoys having a job that is different every day. She said she enjoys wound care and bandaging.

She has several animals, including cats, dogs, snakes, lizards, and tortoises; Melinda is a lover of the misfit animals. Her Maltese mix, Dexter, has a neurologic condition that’s left him mostly blind. His sister DeeDee, the chihuahua mix, is “just crazy.” Both are named after Dexter’s Laboratory due to Melinda’s love of cartoons. She also has a dog named Ragamuffin, a wild-haired Yorkie.

Smudge, her cat, was a bottle-fed baby when he was found alone with his umbilical cord still attached. Smudge has Margo, Reeses, and Coal as his feline friends. When she was 11-years-old, she had her first corn snake named Mouser. Melinda has also grown up with bearded dragons and tortoises.

“I prefer the night shift because it’s not the routine scheduled surgeries and vaccines, it’s more emergencies,” she said. “You never know what to expect when you clock in, it’s always exciting. Neonatal care is my absolute favorite. I just got a pediatric stethoscope for Christmas for my neonatal patients.”

While working with animals has always been her dream, Melinda is also a talented artist. Her artwork can be seen hanging on our walls in the waiting room and the giant mural painted in the cat suites. Like others at Craig Road Animal Hospital, Melinda believes it is very important for clients to understand how the love we have for animals extends into the care we give.

“I’ve helped puppies and kittens take first breaths, held them while they got vaccines, ran anesthesia during spaying/neutering, watched them grow up, treated them when they were sick, and held them at the end,” she said. “You get attached to the patients.”

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Karissa

Karissa is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Las Vegas when she was 5 years old with her family, and has never left since. Growing up, Karissa’s family had a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, ferrets, and rats. She has known since she was a child that she wanted to work with animals and enjoys working with dogs and cats the most.

Karissa graduated from the College of Southern Nevada in 2018 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician and finally arrived at Craig Road Animal Hospital. Her ultimate goal as a Veterinary Technician is to specialize in Anesthesia/Analgesia and Surgery.

Karissa enjoys spending her time outside of work with her boyfriend, family, friends, and animals. She has two tabby cats named Kiara and Kion, and two dogs- a pomsky (Pomeranian/Siberian husky) named Kratos, and a German Shepherd named Freya. Karissa enjoys playing video games, camping, off-roading, boating, and hiking.

Licenced Veterinary Technician

Dempsey

Born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland, Dempsey began riding horses at the age of three.  She explains that she ‘grew up taking care of animals’, and by the age of twelve, Dempsey had decided that she would make a career of it.

Dempsey states that the most rewarding part of her job is helping animals to get well.  She describes herself as being ‘laid-back’, but appreciates Craig Road Animal Hospital’s fast-paced environment, where she never gets bored!  Dempsey is one of our Licenced Veterinary Technicians.

Dempsey is the proud parent of Rocky, a Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix.  In her spare time, which according to Dempsey is very spare indeed, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Brianna

Brianna is a born and raised Las Vegan and said she’s always been interested in the medical field and animals. She said she watched quite a lot of “House”, Steve Irwin, or some Animal Planet show. Growing up, Brianna had dogs and cats and knew she always wanted to work with animals in some way.

After completing high school, Brianna worked in food service and retail before attended the Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas. She said the best part of her job is spending time with the animals and is settled with being a licensed veterinary technician for now.

In her spare time, Brianna enjoys hiking and going to the park with her two kids. She’s the proud owner of a Ball python named Monty, and a 15-week-old Cattle-mixed dog named Ryu.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kim

Originally from Laguna Province in the Philippines, Kim always knew she wanted to work with animals. Growing up, Kim had several cats and dogs, and even a few chickens and birds!

After she completed her externship program at Craig Road Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant, she was hired as a vet technician in training. Despite some of her family’s misgivings, Kim said her husband is very supportive of her pursuing her license as a vet technician.

She is currently studying to get her license from the Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas.

Since Kim wants to work more with exotic animals, she would like to move to the Midwest, or some areas that have more farmland.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Hayden

Hayden was born and raised in Las Vegas and has known that he wanted to work in animal medicine since before he started high school. When he was young, he had a family cat that was injured and through the process of helping his pet heal, he was inspired to help other families and their animals. Hayden has been a veterinary technician for almost a decade here in Las Vegas and has experience with general practice, overnight care, animal shelters, and both corporate and private practices.

Hayden grew up with cats and dogs, but also enjoys working with pocket pets such as rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. He has one cat, Princess Leia, and an American Eskimo named Angel who lives with his family.

Outside of work, Hayden enjoys playing video games, watching anime, and reading manga. He also enjoys playing tabletop games such as board games and Dungeons and Dragons with his wife and friends.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Marissa

Marissa is a Las Vegas native and has lived in Nevada all her life. She’s been a life-long animal lover and was interested in working in animal medicine from a young age. Marissa originally wanted to work with horses, but changed her mind and focused more on small animal medicine. She said she still loves horses but loves cats a little bit more.

Marissa started working at Craig Road Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant extern from the Pima Medical Institue. Afterward, she was hired and passed her  Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) to become a licensed veterinary technician. Marissa said she enjoys the teamwork and collaborative environment at Craig Road.

“It’s a fun environment and it’s always busy, unlike a smaller clinic,” she said. “There are so many things you can do here. We have laparoscopic, we have the laser therapy, there’s just so much that we do.”

In her spare time, between balancing schoolwork and her job at Craig Road, Marissa enjoys watching ‘Saturday Night Live’ and stand-up comedy. She also enjoys hanging out with her cat while relaxing.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Joanna

Joanna is from the Central California area and has lived in the Las Vegas area since she was about 4-year-old. She said she’s always loved animals and did consider a career in cosmetology at one point, but during a vet visit with a family friend, Joanna said seeing how an animal hospital operated inspired her to work in veterinary medicine.

Currently, Joanna is a student at Pima Medical Institute and will graduate in the fall of 2021. Joanna said she grew up around plenty of animals, but her first family dog was a Poodle-Terrier mix named Marcel. Her sister has a Border Collie-mixed dog named Oakley that is also considered a family pet.

After she graduates from Pima, Joanna said she’d like to teach veterinary assistants at Pima since she enjoys teaching as well as working in animal medicine.

In her spare time, Joanna enjoys watching Netflix, spending time with her family and Marcel, and playing the ukelele.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kim

Veterinary Technician in Training

Jeymi

While Jeymi was born in Mexico, she’s lived most of her life in Las Vegas. She grew up with a variety of animals, cats specifically. Since she was young, Jeymi wanted to work with animals. At first, she was unsure how to go about doing so. Out of high school, she decided she wanted to go into Zoology but ultimately decided on becoming a veterinary technician.

Before working at Craig Road Animal Hospital, Jeymi was a manager at two coffee shops in Las Vegas. Jeymi did her externship at Craig Road Animal Hospital during her Veterinary Assistant Program. She was impressed by the size and ability of the hospital in general. “They do a lot of procedures here that not a lot of other clinics do in town,” she said. She also admired the teamwork and familial-like environment present among the staff.

At home, Jeymi has two cats, named Cyrus and Olivia, and a pet turtle named Camila. Cyrus had spent most of his early life in the shelter, having been adopted twice before hand and ending up on the street both times. He has bonded well with Jeymi but has a deeper connection to her brother. Olivia, on the other hand, was part of small litter of cats that were surrendered to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Olivia is a more cautious cat then her brother, but is very sweet. Camila has been a part of Jeymi’s family for around seven years. Over those years, Camila has grown from a turtle the size of a quarter to around the size of a small dinner plate. She responds to her name and likes to snuggle on people’s feet to sleep.

When not working, Jeymi likes trying new foods, drawing or playing video games. She is fond of the warmer weather here in Vegas and likes to take advantage of it by going hiking.

Veterinary Technician in Training

Joseph

Joseph was born in Las Vegas. He grew up with a variety of animals but had a particular fondness for a dachshund named Sam. Joseph loved caring for his dog and wanted to work with them.

Joseph didn’t consider working with animals until early into high school. He thought hard about his future after he graduated. The idea of working in the veterinary field appealed to him. Before coming to work at Craig Road Animal Hospital, Joseph was a full-time student at the College of Southern Nevada. He also frequently volunteered at the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary – a safe haven for animals of all kinds.

At home, Joseph has an energetic Shiba Inu puppy named Seven. According to Joseph, Seven is a bit of a rascal and likes to get into things he shouldn’t. But, with some training and obedience school, Seven has started to come into his own as an affectionate, well behaved, dog. When off the clock, Joseph likes to relax by jogging, reading books, or watching anime.

Veterinary Technician in Training

Lilly

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Lilly attended Cheyenne High School. Craig Road Animal Hospital played an important role in her career path. “I had a kitty who got sick and I brought her to Craig Road to get checked out,” she said. “Dr.Whitcraft, was the doctor who helped and watching her work made me think ‘I want to do that.'”

Lilly went on to join the Craig Road Animal Hospital staff as part of the hospital’s Work-School Scholarship Program. In fact, Lilly was the first person to participate in the program. She came on the team as an animal caretaker and then progressed to a Veterinary Assistant.

Currently, Lilly is enrolled in Penn Foster’s online Veterinary Technician Associate Degree program. Lilly has received her Veterinary Technician in Training license which is a stepping stone to becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

At home, Lilly has five cats; their names are Mini Man, Momo, Meatloaf, Gypsy, and Jezabel. Her love for cats is what inspires her every day. “I hope to one day focus on cats. My goal is to open up a sanctuary and rescue.”

Outside of her love for her animals, Lilly enjoys reading. She enjoys horror and fiction books.

Veterinary Technician in Training

Kevin

Kevin is originally from Venezuela and moved to Las Vegas in 2020, a week before the airports closed due to the pandemic. He grew up in the countryside in a small town surrounded by animals and from a very young age he knew that he wanted to work in veterinary medicine.

Kevin enjoys working with large animals, especially with cows and horses, and is currently the owner of a small cattle ranch in his country. He also has worked on a cattle ranch in Caliente, located on the border between Nevada and Utah.

Back home, Kevin graduated as a veterinarian, and he felt that Craig Road Animal Hospital was a good opportunity for him to work with animals in the city and at the same time learn about new techniques and medical processes

“I make an effort because I want to learn. My goal is to complete the process to validate my university degree in the United States and as a doctor,” Kevin said.

In his free time, Kevin is studying to obtain his license as an aviator pilot and enjoys nature, travel, and hiking. He has a border collie named Nala, a cat named Bongo, and back home in Venezuela he has a couple of horses.