Michele has a B.S. in Ag Business from Fresno State University. She has been working as our Bookkeeper since April 1997. Michele and her husband, Ken, of twenty-eight plus years have two daughters Nicole who graduated from St. Mary’s college and Ashley, who is attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. Michele enjoys wine tasting, camping, gardening, and going to concerts. The Basso family has a Golden Retriever named Bella, an orange tabby named Champ, and two rabbits.

Wendy graduated from San Joaquin Valley College in 2000. She came to work for Pet Medical Center in the Fall of 2002. She enjoys playing with her son Morgan, going to the gym, going out dancing, listening to music, and taking trips to the coast. Wendy and Morgan have two dogs, a Boxer named Pirate and Louie the Boston Terrier. Wendy assisted in delivering Pirate and his siblings via c-section. Morgan and Wendy also have an orange cat named Morris, Jack Sparrow the Siamese, and many fish. Jake, Wendy's beloved Boxer, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in November of 2006 and is deeply missed. Wendy says she enjoys working at a state of the art hospital because it’s nice to know our patients are getting wonderful care. Wendy and Morgan love Pirates of the Caribbean, especially Captain Jack.

When given the chance, Jamie enjoys snowboarding with friends, going to football games and San Jose Sharks hockey games. While growing up, Jamie loved watching David Copperfield on TV, now she goes to his shows when he’s in town. She adds, "Anytime there is a car show or good concert, I am there!" Jamie’s "kids" include: Tobin, a kitten she tube and bottle fed after her step-dad found him and another kitten. His sibling didn’t make it, but Tobin is doing great! Raider and Bubba (cats) are brothers and best friends – Jamie says they are both lovebugs and are fun to watch. Jamie’s beloved pets that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge will forever live in her heart and she cherishes every moment she had with them; Sasha (5/2007) and Tigger (5/2008).

Ashlee has completed schooling to become a Registered Veterinary Technician and is studying to take her test. Ashlee has two Pugs, Pumba and Jersey (Jersey is an SPCA rescue) and a rabbit named Timon. She enjoys dancing, reading, riding street bikes and spending time with her Pugs and friends.

Dr. DuMars was raised in Pennsylvania on a farm. She moved to Idaho after high school where her father retired. Lee-Ann graduated from the University of Idaho with a BS. She studied Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. After graduating she decided she was tired of rain and cold weather and came to practice in California. Starting off as an equine practitioner, Lee-Ann switched to small animal medicine after six months. For three years she worked at a veterinarian practice before opening her own practice in 1992. When not working, she enjoys horseback riding, family activities, such as baseball and soccer games. Lee-Ann and Bob live in Clovis on property where they house a conglomeration of pets, including horses, pot belly pigs, dogs, fish, rats, cats, and a lamb and goat. She has a son named Tyler and a daughter Rianna.

Mona was hired in June of 2009 as a Kennel Assistant and Receptionist. She enjoys running with her dogs, hanging out with family and friends, live concerts and watching the TV show Friends (she says she’s addicted to it!). Mona and her family have 5 dogs: Oliver (English Mastiff), Bentley (Pit Bull), Maya (German Shepherd), and 2 Chihuahuas, Bobby and Patsy. Mona takes one or more of her dogs every where she goes. She’s usually seen sitting in front of Starbucks with Oliver.

Michele received her Veterinarian Technician degree at Colorado Mountain College in 1985. She worked in Colorado for four years at a veterinarian clinic. Michele then moved to Fresno where she worked at Elaine’s Animal Inn until mid-July of 2006. Michele states she is extremely happy to be getting back in to the veterinarian field. She has three Bouviers: Viani, Chase, and Kodi. Recently she added, Cruizer, a mini-Australian Shepherd, to her family. She is very active in the Mutts in Motion Flyball team and she competed in tournaments and participates in demos with Chase; Kodi is in the learning stages. Michele is also active in the Bouvier rescue and dog training.

Before coming to Pet Medical Center, Myrna worked at the CSU Fresno Quarter Horse unit while attending college. She did everything from cleaning stalls to breeding horses. In the coming years Myrna plans to complete her Animal Science major at Fresno State. She was born in Dinuba and there her parents raised her along with her sister and two brothers. All her life Myrna has loved animals and is now surrounded by loving canine, feline, equine, caprine, avian and reptilian companions, be it at her parents’ home or her fiancé’s ranch. She loves each and everyone of them, but especially her new SPCA Terrier mix rescue puppy, Nanuk, because she bottle fed him since he was 5 days old after his mother died  and he and his siblings were turned into the SPCA – he is now a robust 5 month old. Myrna just recently added a new furry family member, Kuma, a Shih-Tzu puppy. On her time off, Myrna enjoys spending time with her family and husband Geno.

Courtney was hired in December 2007 as a Kennel Assistant. She enjoys being with her friends and family, computers, World of Warcraft, shopping, reading, any and every kind of history, watching fashion shows online, kitties, and tea parties. The Giesbrecht family has two dogs, Hannah and Foster, and two cats, Sundae and Sushi. Courtney is going to school to become an Archeologist. She says she wants about 10 cats when she’s older.

Jana has worked at Pet Medical Center since December of 2004. She currently supervises Boarding and Doggie Daycare, filling in as a receptionist and veterinary technician as needed, in addition she manages the website. She has eight dogs, Hurley, Harley, Squirt, Lady, Minnie, and Darla, Doodle and Izzy. She also has three cats, Kahlúa, Scout, and Tripper. Zecky ("Big Dog") crossed the Rainbow Bridge in May of 2009. All of her animals have been rescued as Jana has been volunteering for multiple dog rescues since she was 8 years old. She is currently working with Dog Bless, a Canadian based dog rescue and locally, Animal Compassion Team (ACT). Her favorite color is hot pink. On her time off, Jana enjoys spending time with her animals, family and friends, camping, going to the beach, working on the computer and watching TV.

Dr. Johnston graduated from Clovis High in 1985. Four years later she received a BS in Zoology from UC Davis. She attended vet school at UC Davis and graduated in 1994. Before coming to Pet Medical Center in 2002, Dr. Johnston worked in Spring Valley and at Clovis Banfield for five years. She enjoys beading and gardening. Dr. Johnston's household consists of four cats and two Chihuahuas,  Lilah and Minnie, who she says run the house. Her favorite color is purple. She is a rabid recycler.

Beth has been a registered veterinary technician since 1987 and started working for Pet Medical Center in January 1996. She has been married to her husband Todd for over eighteen years. Together they have two daughters, Emily and Sarah. The Kroeker family also includes their cat, Giblet and Labrador mix, Tucker.

Shawnna graduated from San Joaquin Valley College in 2002. She has worked at Pet Medical Center and Spa since February of 2005. Shawnna has been with her husband Doyle for over a decade. Doyle and Shawnna have two children, Brendyn and Alyssa. On her time off Shawnna enjoys riding her quad, camping, puzzles, reading books to her children, and helping stray animals find good homes. She mentions she loves the outdoors at all times and her favorite color is hot pink. The Lenard family also has a conglomeration of animals: Caine the Pit Bull, Yahtzee and Scrabble (Chihuahua mixes),  three cats (Cut, Season, and Myles), two box turtles, and a bearded dragon. Girlfriend, Shawnna’s "first born", crossed the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2008 after almost 13 years with the Lenard family.

Yolanda has been hard at work as our custodian since December of 2006. She enjoys eating Japanese food, taking vitamins, relaxing, getting massages, and being with her family and grandkids. Yolanda has three daughters, two sons, and six grandchildren. Five dogs, two birds, and two fish are also part of the Lopez family. Yolanda loves to meet new people and have a lot of fun. She is always willing to help people in need. One day she would like to travel.

Before starting to groom dogs twenty-four years ago, Nancy was a hairdresser. Nancy has a pug mix named Elway and Honey, a Siamese. She has three children. Nancy enjoys attending dog shows (Max, Nancy's lab who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, was a retired show dog), traveling, having a good glass of wine, and listening to classical music.

Sarah was hired in August of 2008 as part of the boarding staff. Her interests include, educating the public of the importance of spay and neuter, going to off-site adoptions with the SPCA, protesting AB1634, hanging out with friends and family, dancing, and going to Cayucous every chance she gets. All of her animals were adopted from the CCSPCA, Sushi (Shih-Tzu), Lily (Heinz 57), Sumo (exotic short haired cat), Linus (Persian), and two Leopard Geckos (Sobe and Lenny). In 2009 she plans on attending college to become an RVT so that someday she can work at an animal shelter in San Luis Obispo.

Jesse is a graduate of San Joaquin Valley College. When away from work, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her boyfriend, good friends, family and pets. Jesse has a cat named Ella and a canine brother, Spike. She is a HUGE Harry Potter Fan, she dreams of attending Hogwart's School of Wizardry.

Leah joined our team in August of 2009 taking on two jobs – boarding/daycare and housekeeping. She enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend and friends, running, reading, going to the coast and shopping. Leah has a Beta fish named Hermés. She is attending Fresno State, working towards a B.S. in business.

Bob is married to Lee-Ann.  Bob attended Fresno State for his undergraduate degree. Bob has a Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety & Health as well as an MBA. For twenty years he worked in the paramedic field.  Bob previously ran 911 paramedic systems in Fresno, the City of San Diego and Alameda County.  When not at work, which is very rare, he enjoys golf and gardening. Bob not only is the office manager here, but he also wears many other hats. At home he has numerous animals to tend to. Wilbur, an American Bulldog puppy who was fostered by Bob and his family since he was ten days old, recently became a permanent member of the household.

Sherri has been working at Pet Medical Center and Spa since November of 2004; she has a degree in computer programming. She enjoys boating, riding her quad, sewing, good wine, and barbecues with her friends. Sherri has been married for over fourteen years, to Brian, and has a teenage daughter, Ria. Moosey, a lab mix, and Wiggins ( Mr. Wiggles), a terrier mix, and two rabbits (Cupcake and Buttercup) also reside at the Whittaker house.

Derek has been a part of our team since February of 2008. His interests include: Patient care, emergency medicine, Pugs, Pugs, Pugs, singing and acting, fine dining, reading, knitting, taking Bravo to the beach, and biking with friends. Derek and his boyfriend Jeran, have two Pugs named Bravissimo (Bravo for Short) and Rupert, and two cats; Archibald Beasley Crow III and Edwin.

Jocelyn joined our team in January of 2009. She enjoys sewing, spending time with her husband Jeremy, family, and friends, scrapbooking, traveling to the coast and new places. Jocelyn has two dogs, Buddah (Terrier mix) and Bella (Cock-A-Poo). She is currently working towards a B.S. in business.

Danielle has over ten years of working in the veterinary field. She has worked at Pet Medical Center and Spa since April of 2007. Danielle and her husband of ten plus years, Jeremy, have two children, Rebecca and Joshua. The Young family has multiple fur-kids; five dogs, Duke, Ella, Buster, Lilah and Trixie, two cats, Daisy and Tater Salad, two horses, Jewel and Leo, and a bunch of fish. Danielle loves going to the coast to camp, being with her family, and working with animals. She says she loves grooming, rescuing strays, and all herding dogs.