From vet to vet:
We get you

HOBBIES

I love just anything outdoors - kayaking, hiking, backpacking, camping. I enjoy daydreaming about home renovations because let’s face it, I am a messy painter and terrible carpenter. I also enjoy a good netflix binge watching day. Oh, and I have been “working on” a 1972 camper renovation for about 634 days… there goes the day dreaming and terrible carpentry skills again ;)

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

Is “everything” an answer? Honestly though having worked in a practice I know the struggles of the day to day and I love how Shepherd strives to improve their lives as a whole, in and outside of software. Vets (and teams) deserve joy, right?

PETS

Two dogs, but don’t tell one of them I called her a dog. She really is a princess. The other one is a hero dog who saved my son from being bitten by a rattlesnake when he was little. Oh, and like 100 yard birds who eat way too much bird seed.

HOMETOWN

Prescott, Arizona

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Yes, about 10 years in practice. And enough tech experience (minimal) to know I never want to express anal glands again.

SUPERPOWER

To snap my fingers and have dinner cooked #adultlife

What do you do outside of Shepherd? 

Play video games with my wife and friends. I also enjoy cooking and practicing photography outside

What do you love most about Shepherd?

I love that everyone on the team has veterinary industry experience; starting a company with a foundation like that gives it a solid base

What pets do you have (and how many)?

One 5-year-old cat named Chloe 

Hometown:

Vancouver, British Columbia 

Veterinary industry experience:

I graduated from the Western University of Health and Science College of Veterinary Medicine

What animal do you think most closely matches your personality?

A friendly cat 

What is your dream pet?

Chloe, my cat 

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?

To be omniscient

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF SHEPHERD?

I love being outside! Living in the Rocky Mountain West provides plenty of opportunity for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, rockhounding, cross-country skiing, and more. My husband and I have a life goal to see all of our National Parks! Colorado can be pretty cold and snowy in the winter, so I also enjoy quilting and reading. 

HOMETOWN

I grew up in Wyoming but have lived in Colorado since 2015.

VETERINAR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Just shy of 7 years at the same hospital where I started at the front desk and worked my way up to Hospital Manager. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SHEPHERD?

The philosophy; I am passionate about revolutionizing the veterinary industry and improving the lives of people in-hospital any way I can. 

WHAT PETS DO YOU HAVE (AND HOW MANY)?

Two dogs, Indiana the puppy princess, and Biscuit the duchess of dog — both perfect rescue mutts. We also have Pawdrey Hepburn, the kitten queen, who doesn’t consider herself a “pet.” 

WHAT ANIMAL DO YOU THINK CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY?

Chickadee! Whatever season, they’re here for it!

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM PET?

Too hard to pick, I want a whole menagerie!

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ONE SUPER POWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Time warp! I could pause, slow down or speed up time.

HOBBIES

I just had my baby boy a few months ago, so my husband and I have had so much fun hanging out with him (even in the wee hours of the night!!) and bringing him to new places.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The collaborative work environment. I came from a company of over 42,000 employees (yes, you read that right. 42,000!!!), so to be a member of a team that seems more like family than coworkers is really something special.

NUMBER OF PETS

2 dogs and a cat: Meeka, Moo and Beans

HOMETOWN

Charlotte, NC

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

7 years in clinic, 2 years in sales

DREAM PET

Toothless from How to Train your Dragon

SUPERPOWER

Easy. Teleportation.

HOBBIES

I raise bison and heritage breed Mangalitsa pigs on my family’s 350 year old farm in Southern Maine. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two young kids- ski bums in the winter, beach bums in the summer.

PETS

Two very friendly mousers and a bunch of laying hens.

HOMETOWN

North Berwick, Maine

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience

SUPERPOWER

Pyrokinesis

HOBBIES

I enjoy making jewelry; wire bending, beads, stones, etc,..

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love that the entire Shepherd team is like a family and not just a job.

PETS

I have one small min pin mix named Keeva and one long haired cat named Ozzy. Funny thing is my cat is bigger than my dog. He doesn’t know he is a cat.

HOMETOWN

Brentwood, California.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Yes, I have been in the Veterinary profession since March of 2006.

HOBBIES

I have a mobile recording studio that I use to record bands (mostly rock bands). I also play drums and guitar!

HOMETOWN

Cove, OR

15 MINUTES OF FAME

I was almost in an Oscar Meyer weiner commercial (“Oh I wish I were an Oscar Meyer weiner, that is what I’d truly like to be….”) when I was 3. The minimum age was 4 and the casting director tried to get my mom to lie about my age so that I could be in the commercial (at least that’s what she claims). But she had to stick to her values and refused.

HOBBIES

I like to cook, spend time with my family, and kayak. I also love anything on Bravo TV!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

Our team is incredible! There is a true sense of family here! We all have the same goal - to help pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals. I also love that Shepherd can help give teams more time in their day and can support a happier environment!

PETS

I have a Maltese mix named Manolo and a pug mix named Gwendolyn. They are both my secretaries and frequently sleep on the job!

HOMETOWN

Houston, Texas, but my parents are from Colombia! Super proud to be a first generation, born in Texas!

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

About 16 years in the industry including veterinary technician experience, practice management, and practice ownership and helping support practice owners with telemedicine, wellness plans, and software!

SUPERPOWER

I would love to be able to adjust someone’s mood. I love it when I can make someone happy!

HOBBIES

Netflix binges, coffee snobbery, fossil hunting, beach days, fishing (fresh and saltwater), and traveling.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The team

PETS

My husband would say too many… but I have a leopard gecko, crested gecko, leucistic Texas rat snake, a corn snake, a gerbil, a syrian hamster, a Betta fish sorority tank, a fiddler crab tank, a jumping spider, and a rescue cat (with the cutest, little back feet).

HOMETOWN

Tyrone, Pennsylvania

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Yep, I was a vet tech for just over a year before coming to Shepherd.

DREAM PET

Black headed python, any tegu, fennec fox, skunk, rainbow boa, red-wing black cockatoo, cheetah, and web-footed / Namib sand geckos

ANIMAL THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Wombat!

SUPERPOWER

Telekinesis - I mean, everything is atoms, right?

15 MINUTES OF FAME

I won the John Phillip Sousa award in high school. I played flute, piccolo, alto and tenor sax.

HOBBIES

I enjoy hiking, swimming in the river. Spending time with family and friends, going to local concerts/events with my daughter

PETS

Two black cats Duffus and Spicy, and whatever critters my daughter finds in the yard. Currently a long nosed snake and several tadpoles

HOMETOWN

Scottsdale Arizona, been in Prescott Valley for 21 years

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

8 years mostly general practice

ANIMAL THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Definitely a cat

SUPERPOWER

Shapeshifting

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF SHEPHERD?

I love all things outdoors, especially off-roading (Jeeps!) and kayaking. I am a yogi wannabee, music lover, and sports enthusiast - especially football. Go Steelers!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SHEPHERD?

I love the never-ending pursuit of improvement. The Shepherd team always cares and listens to hospitals to continue making the user experience better and better.

WHAT PETS DO YOU HAVE (AND HOW MANY)?

We have a silly and adorable bearded dragon named Bruni.

HOMETOWN:

I am from West Chester, Pennsylvania, and currently live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

VETERINARY EXPERIENCE:

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Since then, I have owned two veterinary hospitals, growing and transitioning both from paper records to Shepherd. I still own and operate one hospital with a rockstar team of vets and vet techs!

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ONE SUPER POWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

I would choose the ability to speak to animals - imagine the possibilities with my patients!

PETS

Three dogs. A six year old Chihuahua named Mocha, a five year old German Shepherd named Sheba, and a two year old Husky named Ghost

HOMETOWN

I was born in the Philippines, grew up in Sudi Arabia, and moved to Texas in 2001

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I worked two years as a kennel attendant, seven years as a veterinary technician, and two years as a veteirnary software implementor

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love that I am able to be part of the veterinary industry again, but from a different and less physical aspect. Being part of such an amazing, friendly, and compassionate team is also a huge plus!

PETS

1 dog, 1 hedgehog, 1 turtle, and many many shrimp

HOMETOWN

Staten Island, NY

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I was a vet tech for about 6 years

DREAM PET

Giraffe and a few Great Danes

15 MINUTES OF FAME

Was on VH1’s website for the “Top Ten Best Big Ang Halloween Costumes”

HOBBIES

Chill in my log cabin with my dog pack, where I farm chickens, garden, and watch storms roll in during monsoon season.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love that it was made by a vet and is super simple and user-friendly. Supporting vets and their teams is at the core of who we are! And the Shepherd team is pretty incredible, too!

PETS

6 dogs (Basset hound, American Bulldog, 2 Pitbulls, Maltipoo, Australian Cattle Dog), 20 chickens, 1 Egyptian Uromastyx

HOMETOWN

Born in Visalia, CA and raised in suburbs of Phoenix, AZ

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Vet tech- GP & ER (6ish years)

DREAM PET

Mermaid (Owning one might be considered slavery, so I guess I would settle for meeting one!)

SUPERPOWER

All the abilities of Mary Poppins! (Dog poop picked up, floor mopped, dishes done with a snap of my fingers!)

HOBBIES

I spend time with family and friends. I am frequently found exercising my dog Finn who is a Border Collie mix. I also enjoy trail rides with my horse, Joseph, down gravel roads or taking the family 4-wheeler out for a spin. On Sundays, after church, you will find me cheering on the Dallas Cowboys during football season and spending time with my nephew.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love how the Shepherd team is truly so focused on improving the lives of veterinary professionals by making their software as seamless as possible, alleviating the stress of managing a business while really trying to enhance patient care.

PETS

I have three pets. One dog named Finn — a Border Collie mix that loves to run and play fetch. I also have one breeding-stock Paint horse named Joseph and one Quarter cross named Cashew.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I previously worked at a company that sold wearable canine health monitors to veterinary professionals to automate the monitoring of patient vitals post-surgery.

SUPERPOWER

Teleportation. I mean flying is cool, but come on.

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF SHEPHERD?

Number one favorite hobby of all time is fishing! We just moved from Northern Utah back to AZ and the sport fishing out there is incredible and I miss it everyday! If I am not fishing or hiking, my husband and I are usually just hanging out with our daughter and soaking up the newborn/baby stage!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SHEPHERD?

It is so incredibly veterinary user friendly!! For those that have previously worked in any hospital know how crucial it is to have a good software system to not only enhance your practice but to make your life easier and many software systems love to overcomplicate such simple tasks!

WHAT PETS DO YOU HAVE (AND HOW MANY)?

I have two akitas (Tia Mae and Kuma)

HOMETOWN

Born and raised in Las Vegas but spent over half my life in Arizona!

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I’ve been a Vet Tech for about 8 years! I have worked with small practices (1-2 doctors) and larger practices (5-6 doctors) and many relief doctors. I have just about done everything in a clinic setting! (front desk, inpatient and outpatient care, routine surgeries/dentals, emergency surgeries, end of life care, house calls, farm animals, etc). Dentals were my all time favorite thing to do as a Vet Tech, there is nothing more satisfying than cleaning up a tartar filled mouth and giving those furbabies a fresh start

WHAT ANIMAL DO YOU THINK CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY?

I would say a horse.. I think lol. I am very stubborn but also a free spirit… also I am a huge foodie and would eat all day if it didn’t catch up with me!

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM PET?

My dream pet is a horse! I used to have 3 but had to rehome them due to financial issues. But I have been obsessed with horses my entire life and can’t wait to get another one.. or two… or three :)

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ONE SUPER POWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Being a breastfeeding momma… honestly, I wish I could pump my milk with the snap of my fingers! Pumping every 2-3 hours throughout the day and night are exhausting, but of course worth it for my little nugget.