Your Pets' Caretakers

Bernie Cruey
- Office Manager

Start Date - January 1976

Animal Work Experience - I have always worked at Academy. I started out as a technician and now I am the Office Manager.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I love knowing that I am helping to keep animals healthy and providing the care they need.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - I enjoy working with the staff - we are all very close.

Family Pets:
 
Chaarcole - Lab
  Butterscotch - Lab
  Rayndrop - Cat
  Lylle - Cat


Lynn Gittings
- Receptionist

Start Date - May 1994

Animal Work Experience - I have always worked with animals at Academy.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - It gives me a wonderful feeling when an animal who was sick leaves here healthy.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - Being part of a great team.

Family Pets:
 
Emmy - Toy poodle
  Charlotte - Cat 

Judy Gaver
- Kennel/Ward

Start Date - June 1995

Animal Work Experience - I have worked at Academy for 9 years.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - They don't talk back, hahaha. I like to take care of the animals, make sure they are cleaned, fed, and comfortable. It's often more relaxing to work with animals, rather than people, because they will always (most of the time) be kind to you as long as you are kind to them.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - It's a very close, family like atmosphere.

Family Pets:
 
Gypsy - Cat

Melissa Costello
- Kennel/Ward

Start Date - July 1996

Animal Work Experience - I currently am working with both Academy and a spay/neuter clinic. I am also the founder of Katty Shack Cat Rescue and Adoption, and have run educational seminars for elementary schools, and cub scouts summer groups.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I enjoy helping sick and injured animals in their recovery and assisting parents with coping.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - The best part of Academy is working with a  family like staff whose experience and care surpases most working environments.

Family Pets:
 
Nadia - Collie Mix
  Fagon - Cat
  Shano - Cat
  Togepi - Cat
  Bochia - Cat
  Marvin - Ferret
  Alabaster - Rat
  TJ - Rat

 

Shannon Mink
- Kennel/Ward

Start Date - November 2003

Animal Work Experience - I just began working with animals at Academy.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I love working with puppies and kittens.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - The staff here are wonderful to work with.

Family Pets:
 
Harley - Jack Russell
  Pebbles - Chow/Husky Mix


Kristine Matson
- Ward/Kennel

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Janice Ballard
- Ward/Kennel

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Vicki Marcin - Technical Supervisor/Groomer

Start Date - 1974

Animal Work Experience - I have worked at Academy for 30 years.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I enjoy knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - I enjoy working with my friends in a very caring atmosphere.

Family Pets:
 
Sam - Rottweiler
  Worlock - Rottweiler
  Sabrina - Cat
  Horses - I have 4 of them

 

Rosie Kozlowski - Veterinary Technician

Start Date - 1978

Animal Work Experience - I have worked at Academy for 26 years.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I love working and playing with the puppies that come in.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - Even after all the time I have been here everyday I learn something new.

Family Pets:
 
Reno - Rottweiler
  Shade - Mixed breed dog
  Box - Feral barn cat
  Dallas - Quarter horse
  Shyloh - Horse Ice - Cat
 

Jessica Fear
- Veterinary Technician

Start Date - August 2000

Animal Work Experience - I have worked with animals at Academy for 5 years.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - I like to make sure they are all clean and comfortable.

Favorite Apsect of Working at Academy - We all know each other very well and it's a family like atmosphere.

Family Pets:
 
T.J - Poodle mix
  Fawn - Chihuahua
  Baby - Pit Bull
  Onslow - Cat
  Trina - Cat
  Kelly - Cat

 

Judy Gaver
- Kennel/Ward

Start Date - June 1995

Animal Work Experience - I have worked at Academy for 9 years.

Favorite Aspect of Working With Animals - They don't talk back, hahaha. I like to take care of the animals, make sure they are cleaned, fed, and comfortable. It's often more relaxing to work with animals, rather than people, because they will always (most of the time) be kind to you as long as you are kind to them.

Favorite Aspect of Working at Academy - It's a very close, family like atmosphere.

Family Pets - Gypsy - Cat