Veterinary Assistants

Taya Gene Maes

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Education: PIMA Institute for Veterinary Assistants, 2003

Joined SVA: December, 2003

Interests: I like camping, but only in sheltered, running water/toilet flushing cabins! I also enjoy reading and barbequing with good friends.

Pets: Mugsey, who has had more plastic surgery than Joan Rivers

Angie Brink 

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Education: Certification in Veterinary Assisting, Pima Institute

Joined SVA: October, 2005

Veterinary Interests: Client education for new puppies and kittens and being able to be there to comfort patients in their time of need.

Personal Interests: Outdoor activities, wildlife and nature.  I am also kept very busy with my beautiful children, Alicia and Charlotte!

Pets: Penny, a neurotic black lab and Lil' Girl, the 5 pound princess

Marlena Massie

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Education: A.A., General Studies with an emphasis in Biology
Currently attending St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technicians.

Joined SVA: January, 2006

Veterinary Interests: Member of the Humane Society's Disaster Response Team (DART), Cardiology, Emergency Medicine and Zoonotic disease.

Personal Interests: Traveling, diet coke, music, cheesy horror movies and Star Wars

Pets: Poda, Australian Shepard and Eris, cat

Heather Wasmer

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Joined SVA: February, 2008

Personal Interests: Elephants, video games, music and dancing

Pets: Mau, tabby cat and Patron, black short-haired cat