VotM Vet Staff
 | BrigitteBrigitte has been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years now, with most of those spent alongside Dr. Schwab, Dr. Johnson and Practice Manager, Xochitl. Graduating from California State University, Chico in 2007 with a major in Animal Science, concentrating in veterinary medicine, and a minor in Agriculture, she moved back to Sonoma where she met her husband Chris and settled down in Santa Rosa. Together they have quite the Zoo, including daughters Vivian and Finley, dogs: Kunu, Boon Pickle and Clementine, and cats: Siena and Florence. Brigitte enjoys country music festivals, re-watching Friends (again and again), wine tasting, renovating and designing her home, and traveling to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland, with her immediate and extended family! After many years of being a passionate veterinary technician, Brigitte worked her way up to Technician Manager where she can often be found training, helping with client relations, and is a vital asset to the daily grind in the hospital. |
 | VanessaVanessa traveled to Sonoma County from Los Angeles in 2016 to attend Sonoma State University where she majored in Biology. Her plan was to move back home, but prior to graduating she met and fell in love with her boyfriend Lalo and has become a permanent resident of Sonoma and VOM VET! In her free time Vanessa enjoys doing anything that includes taking her dogs Bombo and Obi along for the adventure (she would take her cat McMeow, but does not feel like he would have a good time). Whether it's visiting breweries, hiking, fishing (catch & release), or swimming in our beautiful lakes and rivers, they are doing it together. Vanessa is Peruvian and is fluent in both Spanish and English and enjoys cooking meals from her ancestors and family recipes dating back generations. |
 | AraceliAraceli is a true Sonoma gal! She loves giving back to the community, where she was born, through church involvement, babysitting, and supervising preschoolers. During her free time, Araceli enjoys hiking, beach going, traveling, and attending country music festivals with her pals. We have had the pleasure of working with Araceli since she was 14 yrs old. Starting out as a kennel assistant, she quickly advanced to splitting her time between reception work and being a veterinary assistant. Her talent for organizing, helpfulness and efficiency have made her an asset throughout the hospital. Araceli is the proud owner of her dog Chip. Now that she is happily married and in a home of her own, she finally got, not one, but two cats - Dobby and Potter. |
 | JamieJamie considers herself a Sonoma native having been in Northern California and living in Sonoma since her freshman year of high school. She has over 10 years experience in working with animals. Many of our clients will recognize her from her days at our local Sonoma Dog Camp. Jamie temporarily left Sonoma to go work in a veterinary hospital in Oregon but promptly returned after a year to help her uncle with canine dual purpose training, which includes training police dogs. This makes her our very own dog whisperer with her calm and patient demeanor when handling our timid friends. When Jamie is not busy at work helping clients and soothing anxious pups, she enjoys adventures with her dogs, Xira and Kai. Such activities include, but are not limited to, hiking, snowball fights, beach runs, renovating her garden, and socializing foster puppies from Pet's Lifeline. When relaxing, Jamie has the additional company of her cats, Aspy (Aspen) and Ivy (Ivan), and also takes comfort in horseback riding. Like her favorite animal, the elephant, Jamie never forgets a friendly (or shy) dog face! |
 | SamanthaSamantha was born and raised in Ukiah and made her way to Santa Rosa Junior College to attend the Veterinary Technology Program. She joined our team in 2024 as part of our front desk staff, but it didn't take long for her passion for animal medicine to shine through. With her strong work ethic, quick learning, and enthusiasm for patient care, we quickly transitioned her into the role of Veterinary Assistant. Samantha loves being hands-on with patients and continuing to grow her skills in veterinary care. She will be sitting for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) this summer as she works toward becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. If you are a dachsund fan, Samantha is definitely your person - she absolutely adores weiner dogs! Outside of work, she enjoys all things spooky and mystical and has a unique collection of taxidermy that reflects her love of the unusual. |
 | KimmyA funny story about Kim. She worked in veterinary medicine with our doctors 18 years ago, but took time off to marry the love of her life, Pat, and create a beautiful family before she missed working in the field and came back home to us. She is born and raised a Sonoma Native and lives in her own little Zoo which includes children: Emma, Fiona, Charlie, dogs: Remy, Otis, Alex, Murray Christmas, cats: Belle, Nemo, JackJack, Little Chef, pig: Big Guy, goats: Doc, Derby, and a plethora of chickens as long as bobcats aren't in the neighborhood. If Kim is not found at home maintaining her small zoo, you can find her on her favorite family vacation in Disneyland. She loves country music, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and anything that causes belly laughs. |
 | LeahBio to come |
 | AlexBio to come |