Maycie is a born and raised Bendite who spent some time in California studying animal science at UC Davis. Maycie has always been an avid animal lover and started her career working with shelter animals. She has since moved on to veterinary medicine and is loving it. Outside of work, Maycie can be found reading … Read moreMaycie Mitsch- Veterinary Technician
Penny was born in London and moved to Northern California with her husband in 1996. She has two daughters, three dogs and a handsome cat named Percy. Penny has worked in animal shelters for years and loves to open up her home to foster kittens.
Kelsey is originally from Massachusetts but has lived all over the US. Her background is in wildlife care and training, so she brings a unique skillset to our team! Her hobbies include sketching, cuddling her cat Rizza, and enjoying the diverse ecology of Central Oregon.
Emma joined our team in October of 2020. She started out working as a veterinary assistant part time while going to university for a degree in biology and environmental science & policy. She has always loved animals and quickly fell in love with working in the veterinary field, especially surgery and animal handling (the spicy cats … Read moreEmma H. – Veterinary Technician
Bridget is a true animal lover and growing up in Portland, OR she participated in showing horses and dogs as a member of 4-H. She went on to become a 4-H mentor and veterinary technician who has also worked in animal shelters and has a passion for animal behavior assessment. At home Bridget is owned … Read moreBridget Sittel – Certified Veterinary Technician
Claire grew up in Phoenix AZ, but moved to Washington to pursue a degree in Psychology at Whitman College. After graduating in 2021, she moved to Bend and quickly fell in love with Oregon. She has always been an animal lover and cannot wait to someday adopt a cat of her own. When she isn’t … Read moreClaire Coughlon – Receptionist