Tom has been with us at Estrella Animal Hospital since 2004. He has been a veterinary technician for 5 years. Prior to this career, he has worked in construction, as a tour operator and a cook. Tom was born in Washington D.C., but calls Louisville, KY home.

He shares his home with his wife, four dogs and 2 cats. He is a dedicated employee and enjoys working with our patients. In his off-time he is busy with outdoor recreation and home improvement.

Cathie was born at Andrew Air Force Base in Maryland. She graduated from Fort Walton High School and has attended Okaloosa Walton Community College, Mount Olive College and Wright State University. Prior to being a veterinary technician she has worked as a Legal Secretary and a Receptionist.

Cathie was raised Air Force and married Air Force. Before moving to Arizona, her family was stationed in Hawaii. Her husband, Kevin is stationed at Luke Air Force Base. They have three children, 2 boys, Josh and Sean, and their daughter Elora. Cathie has her hands full as Elora is handicapped and needs 24 hour supervision. At 12 years old, this in itself is no small feat. They also have three dogs, Keelo, a Golden Retriever, Shadow, an Australian Shepard, and Stinger, a Greyhound, one parakeet, Darby, and ferrets.

In her spare time, Cathie enjoys running, weight lifting, hiking and mountain climbing.

Lisa is a native of Arizona. She attended McClintock High School, in Tempe and Mesa Community College. She has pursued her career as a veterinary technician in Colorado, where it was too cold for her, Las Vegas, NV, where it was too active a lifestyle for her and back in Arizona. She has worked previously in both private practice and at the Phoenix Zoo. Lisa shares her home with her boyfriend of 10 years, Damien, and their four legged children, American Bulldogs Rok and Tonka, their cat Smokey, 3 bearded dragons, Marmaduke, Daisy and Baby D and some fish too. In her off time Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends and her two favorite vacation destinations are Greer, AZ and Kauai, HA.

Chelsea was born in Albuquerque, NM and moved to Arizona 8 years ago. She shares her home with her four cats, Cash, Zero, Chazz and Sadie and her dog Trinity. Currently, Chelsea is attending Long Technical College working towards her Certified Veterinary Technician degree. She also works as a counselor on weekends for a rehabilitation facility. In her off time she enjoys spending time with family and friends.