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Meet the Staff

   
   
   
   
Stephanie Berard - Veterinary Technician - Stephanie graduated from Yuba College in 2005 with a degree in veterinary technology.  Growing up she always loved animals and know she would follow her heart into the animal career.  Since graduating, Stephanie has been working in the veterinary field for four years and has loved every minute of it.  At Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital, she works as a front and back technician but specializes in animal health.  She especially likes to assist the doctors with procedures.  Stephanie has been a wonderful addition to the Critter Creek Staff and you will always find a smile on her face.

At home, Stephanie has two dogs (Ariel and Elka), two cats (Sebastian and Daisy Duke).  She loves to ride quads and spend times outdoors.  She especially likes to go to Sand Mountain and spend the weekend camping and riding her quad.  Stephanie is engaged to Robert and can't wait to start their lives together.
Shauna Brophy - Veterinary Technician - Many of you already know Shauna, a long-standing team member of Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital.  She started working in veterinary hospitals in 1990 and has worked around the world as a veterinary technician.  This included places such as; Japan, Germany, Florida and Utah.  Her vast experience brings a new perspective of veterinary medicine to the staff and clients of Critter Creek, reminding us that we are lucky to have many of life's luxuries and conveniences within our reach.  She is always cheerful and helpful while helping clients and patients with some of the daily tasks and problems that arise.  Always thorough and with a knack at solving problems, Shauna's help is always appreciated by all.
Shauna has also found time to stay close to her family, is an avid reader, and play with her animals.  You may be able to catch a glimpse of her dogs Egan, Capri and Davy, Chip her horse on the walls around the hospital.
Gary Delfino - Practice Manager - Veterinary Technician - Gary has spent most of the past 20 years in the veterinary field.  His veterinary career started off in the early 1980's as a kennel attendant at Crystal Springs Veterinary Hospital in San Mateo, California.  Under the tutelage of Dr. Daniel Rose, he honed his technical skills and became the office manager until the hospital was sold in 1991.

Gary eventually moved to Colorado where he spent five years working as the head veterinary technician for Broadway Estates Veterinary Hospital in Littleton.  There here learned about working with exotics and many different disease indigenous to the Rocky Mountains.

In 1999, Gary came back to California and continued his career as a head technician and office manager for a couple of veterinary hospitals in the Sacramento area.  In 2005, Gary to over the roll of practice manager here at Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital.  He find this very exciting and fulfilling position and is set to bring newer and greater things to the hospital.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his two daughters (Ashley and Hailey), and his large plethora of pets that run through their house.
Dana Guillen - Receptionist - Dana is our newest employee here at Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital, joining our team in February 2008.  Dana has always had animals in her life.  She started her veterinary career at 4 Paws Veterinary Hospital in Bakersfield, California while in her senior year of high school.  After graduation she continued her career at 4 Paws. 

Dana was recently married and moved to Lincoln after her husband was transferred to Beale Air Force base to continue his career as a firefighter. 

Dana enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.  She has a Doxie named GSXR and he is the second love of her life.  She also plans on starting her own family after she finishes her schooling as an Estitision. 
Kristy Gray- RVT - Head Technician - Kristy started working at Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital after graduating as a registered technician from Western Career College in 2002.  As a registered technician, she is our lead technician taking care of daily procedures and the general flow of the hospital.  She is always friendly and patient when handling many different types of pets that enter our hospital.  You can entrust that your pet is receiving the most excellent care and treated with kindness when handled by employees such as Kristy and the other staff members.  We are proud to have Kristy as part of the Critter Creek team, because her experience and outgoing personality are valuable assets.

Kristy enjoys spending her spare time with her family.  Her son, Cody James brings a sparkle to her eyes, and pictures are often seen floating around the hospital.  As you can probably tell, Kristy absolutely loves animals including; one horse and five dogs.  It is amazing to think she has time to enjoy her other hobbies, but she also enjoys riding quads, taking long walks with her family, and is an avid reader.
Janice Lewis - Veterinary Technician -
  Nicole Stressing - Veterinary Technician - Nicole will be graduating from Yuba College in May  of 2008 with a degree in veterinary technology.  She started her career as a veterinary technician three years ago in Oklahoma City where her husband was stationed in the Air Force.  After moving back to California in January 2007, she continued her education in the veterinary technician field, and in September of that year started working at Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital.

Nicole was born and raised in Fremont, California and loves spending time with her friends, family, husband and pets.  At home she and her husband Chris enjoy playing with their two dogs, Maggie and Courage, and their cat Cali.  In the winter time they enjoy snowboarding, and in the summertime they like to hike and go camping with friends.
  Brandy Tucker - Front Office Manager - Veterinary Technician - Brandy has worked for Dr. Morrow for over 11 years between Critter Creek and Bear River Veterinary Hospitals.  She is the smiling face you will see when you first walk in our door.  Her great sense of humor keeps everyone around the hospital laughing.

She has 2 dogs, a Border Collie named Shelby and a Kelpie named Gertie.  In her spare time she loves riding her horse Ted Nugent on the trails and roping cows. 
  Becky Vaughn - Veterinary Technician - Becky is one of our full time technicians that graduated from Western Career College.  Her responsibilities include patient care, assisting in surgery, anesthesia, surgical prep, radiography, dental prophylaxis, fluid therapy and recovery.

Another one of her assets within the hospital is client education.  If a client has a difficult time understanding treatments or disease process, she will simply and  directly explains the situation to the client.

Becky is also in charge of mood management.  She usually succeeds in keeping everyone happy by choosing the appropriate music on the radio to effect her cause.  If this does not work she will resort to her dry humor and quick wit.  If the mood is still not to her liking she will resort to her secret weapon - cooking!!  Becky once worked in a bakery and makes delectable cheesecakes, cookies and brownies.

Becky lives in Yuba City with her husband John, dog Earl and two cats.  Becky gave birth to her first child, a boy, Jaxon in August 2007.  In her free time she enjoys listening to music and relaxing with her friends.