Veterinary Support
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Technician Supervisor
Becca Payson, CVT
Veterinary Tech School: Bel-Rea Insitute of Veterinary Technology
Becca is our technician supervisor and medical supply purchaser. She is a certified veterinary technician and graduated from Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 1997. Before joining our team in 1994, she was the kennel manager at VCA SouthEast Area Veterinary Medical Center. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with a special interest in dentistry and birds. Siamese cats and German Shepard dogs are her favorite breeds and she has a Siamese of her own, named Sophie. Becca is from Denver and lives in Lakewood with her husband, Adam, and their 2 boys, Avi and Ethan. She loves going on adventures with her kids (especially if it's snowing), as well as hiking, biking, skiing, reading, and cooking.
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Samantha Bradley
Certified Veterinary Technician
Samantha Bradley, CVT, RVT
Veterinary Tech School: Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
Samantha attended Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology, graduating in 2003. She went back to her home state of California, only to return to Colorado in 2007. VCA Anderson is the third VCA Hospital at which Samantha has worked. Samantha has a zoo in her home made up of a Betta fish named "The Situation", a three legged gerbil "Zek", and 2 dogs, Doodle (a Chiweenie) and Nilla (a Chihuahua). In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, scrapbooking, drawing and reading. Samantha loves to visit Disneyland in California and Las Vegas twice a year with her mother. She is also an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, which we won't hold against her.
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Certified Veterinary Technician
Rebecca Whelan, CVT
Veterinary Tech School: Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology
School: Johnson and Wales, Culinary
Becky joined us in 2007. She has a special interest in the dental health of all animals. -
Keshet Woodman
Certified Veterinary Technician
Keshet Zeimet CVT
Keshet has lived in Colorado since she was 7 years old. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2011 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Keshet joined our family March of 2012, she enjoys working with cats, dogs and exotics. Keshet is married, and shares her home with 2 dogs; Emmie, a Brussels Griffon and Baby, a Chihuahua, and Sprite her Manx. In her spare time she enjoys karaoke, target shooting and baking.
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Veterinary Assistant
Elaine Adamcewicz
School: University Of Connecticut
Elaine joined us in 2006 as our weekend Overnight Care Specialist.
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Veterinary Assistant
Joyce Hook
Joyce is our longest tenured employee, having started here in 1983. As one of the Overnight Care Specialist, she cares for our post surgery patients, hospitalized patients and boarders. Joyce is a graduate of North American School of Animal Sciences and American Boarding Kennel Association.
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Amber Nanninga
Veterinary Assistant
Amber Nanninga
School: Pima Medical Institute, Certified Veterinary Assistant
Amber moved to Colorado from Leonardville, Kansas December 2010 to attend Pima Medical Institute for her certification in Veterinary Assistant. She also has a degree in Hotel and Resaurant Management with a minor in Business Administration. Amber has 2 cats, Mushroom and Meekah and 1 dog, a German Shepherd/husky mix named Gypsy. She enjoys camping, Hula Hooping, cooking, watching movies, concerts, music festivals and spending time with her animals.
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Tabatha Sexton
Veterinary Assistant
Tabby Sexton
Tabby joined the VCA Anderson team in 2001, working as both a Client Service Representative and a Veterinary Assistant. Being a Colorado native, of course her favorite football team is the Denver Broncos. When Tabby is away from work she enjoys BBQing with friends and family, listening to music, biking and reading. She has a Siamese mix cat named Jack that is spoiled rotten.
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Tracie Youngblood
Veterinary Assistant
Tracie Youngblood
Veterinary Tech School: Bel Rea Veterinary Institute
Tracie moved to Colorado from Los Angeles, California at a young age. Knowing she always wanted to work with animals, she attended Community College of Denver, earning an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2009. Tracie has one cat named Harley Quinn, whom she calls "little girl". She enjoys going to concerts, Rockies games, and she is Batman's biggest fan. Tracie has been a part of the VCA Anderson team since 2009.
