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Veterinary Assistants
Jenn Lach
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Education: Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting, University of Central Florida
Currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program through Cedar Valley
College, Texas
Joined SVA: November, 2004
Veterinary Interests: Radiology, surgery, health management for geriatric pets
Personal Interests: Photography, singing, music, traveling, painting, and taking advantage of all Seattle has to offer.
Pets: Teddy (aka Ruxpin)- sweet and goofy pit bull rescue and Siggy- chinchilla who is a sucker for raisins
Ann Noonan
Joined SVA: January, 2006
Veterinary Interests: Goals of becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician and working with zoo animals or wildlife.
Personal Interests: Animals, camping, hiking, dancing, playing piano, music and movies.
Pets: Roo, a Border Collie mix and Charlie, a Golden Retriever
Khadijih Harding
Joined SVA: November, 2007
Veterinary Interests: Continuing my education to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I have a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation and community service. My passion is always for animals, who make life worth living.
Personal Interests: I love acting in local community theater. Music and performing arts of any kind are a passion of mine. I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking and fishing. Curling up at home with a good book and my puppies by my side is the way I usually spend my time.
Pets: Sweet faced Roscoe P. Coletrain, my Rottweiler/cocker mix, and my rescued baby Cooter James, who ain't nothin' but a hound dog.
Melissa Kregness
Joined SVA: March 2008
Education: Veterinary Assistant, Pima Medical Institute
Interests: I have always had a great love for animals an dam grateful that I get to work with them everyday. In my spare time I like hanging out with friends, dancing, going to concerts and socializing.
Pets: Sadie Mae, tortishell kitty