Meet Our Skilled Veterinary Assistants

Sydney joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Carver Career Center and is dedicated to advancing her education in the field.

Ariel joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in July 2024. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Carver Career and Technical College in the spring of 2025.

Larissa recently joined the Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital team in 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant. Growing up on a farm, she developed a lifelong passion for animals through showing cattle and riding horses.

Stephanie joined Valley West Veterinary Hospital in August 2022. She earned her degree in Equine Science from Ohio University and later completed a certification in Equine Massage Therapy.

Morgan is a Certified Veterinary Assistant who joined Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital in February 2024 and recently became part of the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team.

McKinsey joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 2023 as a Kennel Assistant and later earned her certification in the Veterinary Assistant program. She has a lifelong passion for animal welfare and is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to every patient.

Carly joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in October 2014 after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science.

Fiona joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in February 2022 and recently joined the Elk Valley Veterinary Hospital team as a Farm Call Veterinary Assistant.

Katie joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in June 2021. She grew up in Jackson County, gaining experience working with and showing animals at the local fair, and earned degrees in Animal Science and Veterinary Technology.

Hannah joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in January 2023. She has earned a Certified Veterinary Assistant degree and is currently in school studying Veterinary Technology.

Marsha joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in 1998.

Tanesha is originally from Florida and joined the Valley West Veterinary Hospital team in January 2022. She has over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine and is passionate about providing compassionate care to animals.