July Team Member of the Month: Lexie, Veterinary Technician

Lexie is one of Avondale's veterinary technicians. Her duties include assisting the veterinarian with surgical procedures or general care of the pets they see in the clinic. She has been with Avondale since the fall of 2011. She has a Border Collie, "Wylie" and her time outside of the clinic is spent horseback trail riding, camping, boating, or just spending time with family, friends and animals.

May Team Member of the Month: JESSICA - Technician

Jessica has been with Avondale Animal Hospital since the summer of 2011. Her duties include assisting the veterinarians in the care of the animals being seen at Avondale Animal Hospital or Avondale Cat Hospital. Jessica assists in animal wellness treatments, surgery, laser pain therapy, rehabilitation therapy including the underwater treadmill and land treadmill, and stem cell therapy. Jessica has three cats, "Cricket", "Cookie" and "Polly", as well as her dog "Fred". In her free time she enjoys seeing movies, reading books, knitting, cookouts in the summer and pet sitting for friends and family.

April Team Member of the Month: Teresa

Teresa is our April Team Member of the Month! Teresa is one of the happy faces that greet you when you come to Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex, as well as one of the pleasant voices you hear when you call us. 

As a Client Care Specialist, she strives to make your visit with us a great experience. Teresa has been with Avondale since the spring of 2010. She has a tabby cat named Xena. She is married and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys trying new cooking techniques and recipes, working with stained glass and gardening. 

Team Member of the Month: Jenifer Mondry, Client Care Coordinator

Jenifer is one of the care coordinators at the Avondale Pet Resort. Her friendly smile will greet you as you bring your dogs and cats to the Pet Resort for boarding, grooming or doggie daycare. Jenifer has been with Avondale since the spring of 2010. She has a Border Collie/Springer Mix named "Chilly Willy" and a black house kitty named "Scooter".In her free time she loves spending time with her husband, Joel, and visiting her two step-daughters in Arizona, shopping, sewing, decorating, taking road trips and spending time with her pets.

November Team Member of the Month: Michelle

Michelle is a Client Care Specialist at Avondale Veterinary Healthcare Complex and is one of the first cheery, helpful voices you will hear when you call us. She has been employed with Avondale since 2005. Michelle has 2 Beagles, "Peanut" and "Pistachio", who according to Michelle are the Best Beagles Ever!

In her free time she enjoys reading, skydiving and spending time with her husband, three children and 2 grandchildren. 

May Team Member of the Month: Shelly

Shelly Gordanier, Pet Groomer is our May Team Member of the Month! Shelly has been with Avondale Grooming since the fall of 2011. She has 16 years of grooming experience and is a talented pet stylist. Shelly enjoys doing the latest in "funky" styles for pets -- anything from mohawks to special pet colors and blueberry facials! In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter and enjoys all kinds of music. We are glad she is a part of our team!

Mandy: April Team Member of the Month

Mandy is our April Team Member of the Month! Mandy is a veterinary technician who has a special interest in pet dentistry. She has been with Avondale Animal Hospital since the winter of 2011. Mandy has a Basenji named "Zeppelin". When not working, she enjoys softball, shopping and attending courses dealing with veterinary medicine. Mandy keeps busy caring for her son, Hansen.