Meet the Happy Tails Veterinary Team

I have been in the veterinary field since 2009. I keep the clinic running smoothly with a love for teamwork, organization, and great client care. When not at work, I can be found spending time with family, my 3 kids, and managing a lively crew of dogs, cats, and chickens—because the animal care never really stops.

My name is Presley, and I’ve been working in vet med for 5 years. I graduated from Cal Poly with a B.S. in Dairy Science and have experience in both small and large animal medicine. I am passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care while helping patients feel comfortable during their visits. Outside of work, I enjoy riding my horse, hiking with my dogs, Dale and Roo, and going to the gym.

Hello, my name is Chantelle. With a decade of experience in the veterinary field, I bring a diverse background spanning from general practice, ER, ICU care, shelter medicine, and surgical centers. My passion for animal welfare continues at home, where I foster the tiniest bottle babies who need round-the-clock care. Beyond my work, I am a mom of two beautiful daughters. We have two cats, Simon and Sabrina, and a 10-year-old gecko. I am an avid reader, a lifelong Disney lover, and a Harry Potter fan. I love exploring new food spots with my partner and spending time outdoors with my family.

My name is Katie, and I graduated from MJC in 2018 with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. I have been working in the field for 6 years. My skills mainly focus in Urgent Care and Emergency medicine. However, my favorite cases are hospitalizations & surgery. I like to work with pets when they’re unwell and send them home feeling better than when they arrived. I enjoy being there to support clients and their pets. Outside of work, I enjoy Hawaiian dancing (Hula).

My name is Victoria, I have been working in vet med since 2021. My experience in vet med has been great, learning new things everyday is the best part! I have a dog named Storm that is trained in the art of speaking. She is a white maltese and I like to dye her fur pretty colors. My hobbies include playing video games, and going horseback riding. I also like to make my coworker laugh, I would describe myself as patient and the class clown.

With nearly a decade of experience in the veterinary field, I’ve built a career rooted in compassion, curiosity, and hands-on medical care. Since starting in 2016 and graduating with my Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology in 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to work across ER, ICU, and general practice settings. Over the years, I’ve developed a passion for radiology (x-rays and ultrasound). Although I don’t currently share my home with any pets, I’ve loved having rats in the past and plan on welcoming more little whiskers again soon. Outside of work, my world revolves around my kids. I treasure spending my free time watching them explore new experiences and grow into their unique personalities – it’s truly my greatest joy.

I have always had a love for animals. My first job began right out of high school. For 5yrs I worked as a veterinary assistant. I went to work for the LLNL for 15 years, but found that my joy was still working with animals. So, I happily have been back in the Veterinary field as an assistant and receptionist for 11 years. My sweethearts are Joey, a King Charles Spaniel, Angel, a Blonde Border Collie, and Joyful, a rescue kitty with big blue eyes. Oh, and there are the 6 outdoor cats I feed. (It started with 2, but I’m sure the word has gone out. I serve good food and give love to them all.) I started calling my place Noah’s REst because kitties kept coming to my Ark. Right now I say “I have the perfect job at Happy Tails, I work with the perfect co-workers, DVM’s, and Manager. I love all the furbabies and their owners that come in!” Inside the Hospital you can see my love of painting, displayed on the walls.