We are here to serve the needs of you and your pet in a friendly and professional way. We are very proud of the skills and training our staff have, and continue to look for ways to learn more about helping our patients. Please take a moment to meet our caring and devoted Team...
Melanie Atkinson, Assistant
Ever since the third grade I knew I wanted to go to Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) and work with animals. I have since graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. I have one cat named Sawyer, and if I am not at work, you'll most likely find me on top of the mountain, tearin' it up on my snowboard.
Andrea Backus, Assistant
I was born with a love for animals. I started riding horses at age three and currently enjoy working with my twelve year old American Quarter Horse, Oscar, whom I rescued several years ago. I have two other pets, Java, an Australian Kelpie, and Pippin, a six year old Manx. I have been a veterinary assistant for more than twenty years, and love helping people and their pets.
Tammy Cooke, Receptionist
I am a native San Franciscan, and I love to spend my time off in the city by the bay. I have a variety of kids and pets of various ages and species. I have a daughter and three sons, three dogs, two cats, many fish, a hamster, and the newest addition, a leopard gecko.
Wes Estes, Assistant
I moved to California from Georgia in 2007. I currently reside in Berkeley with my guinea pig, Silver. In my free time I enjoy training for marathons and hiking.
Jennifer Gogna, Assistant
I have been working as a veterinary assistant for over thirteen years. I recently graduated from Dominican University and share my home with four cats, three dogs, and two frogs.
Charlene Hios, Kennel Manager
In my seminary years fellow students nicknamed me "St Francis," as I would be seen many times talking to the deer, raccoons, and birds on campus. Given my busy schedule, I have no animals of my own. However, I am blessed to care for all of our boarders here at CMCEH. I treat each of them as if they were my own pet. I play guitar at church, lead bible study and do full time ministry.
Rose Pendleton, Receptionist
I have been raised around animals all my life and am the proud owner of two chinchillas, Isis and Hermy, and two cats, Dolly and Pumpkin. I have a great love of big dogs. No animal is unwelcome at my house!
Amanda Trauger, Receptionist
I have worked with animals for the past 15 years, and have a love for horses. I currently have a few pets at home...ok, a menagerie. I have three cats, Bailey, Jasmine, and Charlie, a German Shepherd Dog named Gretta, a parakeet named Sprockett, a hamster, Teddy, and finally, a Crested Gecko named Pele.
Rachel Wright, Receptionist
I have been working in the veterinary field since I was sixteen. Needless to say, animals, especially exotic animals, are my passion. I have a dog, McCoy, a cat, Madison, a Bearded Dragon, Boris Barbie, 2 Sulcata Tortoises, Squirt and Dude Crush, a Cuban Rock Iguana, Daisy, and finally a four year old (human) daughter, Alicia.