Laurie
Practice Manager
Laurie graduated from Fort Steilacoom Community College in 1982 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She started her career with Desert Veterinary Clinic in 1985 as a technician and transitioned into clinic management. She enjoys trips to Priest Lake, crafts and her family which includes three adult children, 1 cat and 1 dog.
Gabi
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Gabi earned her Associates in Veterinary Technology with honors from Yakima Valley Community College in June 2008. She has been a licensed Veterinary Technician at Desert Veterinary Clinic since she graduated. Her favorite things to do include attending Tri-City Americans hockey games, camping and spending time with family. Gabi shares her home with a group of cats and a Pomeranian. She has always loved animals and loves every aspect of her job.
Christy
Patient Care Coordinator, LVT
Christy is a licensed veterinary technician who graduated with her Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Colorado Mountain College in 1998. She has lived in the Tri-Cities since 2009 and shares her home with her husband, daughter, 6 cats, 3 dogs, 20 chickens, and 4 horses! She enjoys working her horses for Trail riding competitions, reading and jigsaw puzzles. She dreams of traveling more and moving to Colorado!
Ashley
Licensed Veterinary Technician
I was born and raised in Sunnyside, WA. Married my husband in 2016 at only 19 years old! I graduated Yakima Valley College in 2018 and found a passion in veterinary medicine. I am pictured with Taco and Tammy, my two favorite chihuahuas, and Pearl my dream Subaru. My husband and I love Disney movie nights cuddling with all our animals. We also have dedicated ourselves to helping and guiding students through youth ministry in the lower valley.
Deena
Assistant
Deena is currently working towards becoming a Veterinary Technician. She has always loved working with animals and that has only grown over time. She lives in Prosser with her husband and their three dogs. She enjoys hiking and kayaking in her free time.
Brandon
Assistant
Brandon earned his Bachelors of Science in Animal Science at Montana State University in May of 2020. He has experience working in large animal medicine as well as in rabbitry. Brandon is currently studying and applying to vet school.
Mariah
Assistant
After going through a few careers in the animal field, working with animals in a medical field has become Mariah's true passion. She is currently taking classes to become a licensed Veterinary Technician.