From vet to vet:
We get you

HOBBIES

Running, Yoga, Reading, Hanging with my husband and pups!

PETS

1 Australian Shepherd Mix, 1 beagle mix, 1 beta fish, and 2 shrimp!

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

6 years as a CVT in GP

DREAM PET

A sphynx!

LOVE MOST ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love that everyone here has veterinary experience and truly understands what a day-to-day in clinic is like because we have been there, done that!

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

HOBBIES

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

FAVORITE THING 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

PETS

One 5-year-old cat named Chloe 

HOMETOWN

Sunnyvale, California

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

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

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

A friendly cat 

DREAM PET

Chloe, my cat 

SUPERPOWER

To be omniscient

HOBBIES

Traveling and exploring new places, dancing, volunteering, spending time outdoors, & spending time with friends

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The passionate team, and the focus on improving quality of life and quality of care in the veterinary industry!

PETS

Three adorable kitties - Zorra & Wink, crazy and cuddly BFFs who moved across the country and back with me, and Zoe, my childhood cat who enjoys sunbathing and chasing birds at my parents' house in Washington

HOMETOWN

Poulsbo, Washington

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

About 3 years in general practice clinics, a little time as a receptionist and most as a veterinary assistant

SUPERPOWER

Teleportation - the ability to live, work, and travel anywhere without limitations

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.

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

Finding antiques and working with my animals.

PETS

1 Horse, 2 Dogs, 3 Cats, and 16 chickens

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

5 years as a Veterinary Technician, 13 years in veterinary communications/Software, 2 years Hospital Practice Management

HOMETOWN

Greenwich, NJ

PETS

2 cats, “Ren” & “Gimpy”. Gimpy is a 10yo grey tabby who was born with right front radius and ulna fusion (she walks like Snoop) and Ren is a 4yo calico with 3 legs. She was born like that and doesn’t let it stop her from being the best lizard hunter in the land!

HOBBIES

D&D, travel, cosplay, crafting, sports. 

DREAM PET

I have them right now.

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

 I’d say an opossum. Scary looking at first, but once you get to know them, kinda like having them around.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Started in 2002 in pharmaceutical research, then made the move to private practice in 2005, became licensed in 2007 where I continued to work private until 2016 when I moved to St. Kitts and worked at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I was there as a clinic technician, then clinic lead tech, then director of our clinical sciences support division working with all animals on campus & specialized in teaching Dental Radiography.

SUPERPOWER

I’d have to say the ability to talk to animals, like mammals, sea life, insects, arachnids, reptiles, amphibians, etc., all of them, OR Super strength with regenerative properties, think Juggernaut, but looks human!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SHEPHERD?

So far, the inclusive and friendly attitude of everyone I’ve met. All of my introductions have been positive and productive.

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

Fishing, hiking, cooking

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The app is slick!

PETS

2 cats, Luna and Oreo

HOMETOWN

Mays Landing, NJ

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

The Eastern Box Turtle

DREAM PET

A murder of crows to collect loose change and dollar bills.

SUPERPOWER

Teleportation. Goodbye, commuting!

HOBBIES

Fishing, camping, dancing, and cooking

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love how Shepherd puts the user experience first, always looking for ways to improve workflows that make daily tasks easier for veterinary teams.

PETS

A crazy energetic Boston Terrier named Rocky and two rescue cats, Mona and Rosy

HOMETOWN

Aurora, IL

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I bring nearly 20 years of experience working in the veterinary industry, wearing many hats—from CSR, technician, to practice manager of a few hospitals before moving into the veterinary software space as an on-site trainer, conversion, and onboarding specialist, to everyday working on product teams where I get to use my connections and experience with users and turn that into real tangible changes within the software.

DREAM PET

 A seal. Their faces are ridiculously adorable, and they’re my spirit animal because they get to be lazy in the sun all day, eat, swim, and repeat—pretty much living the dream!

SUPERPOWER

Definitely teleportation. Imagine skipping the lines at airports, dodging traffic, and popping into vacation spots whenever I want—instant stress relief and more time to be lazy like my spirit animal, the seal!

HOBBIES

I love going on adventures and partaking in silly shenanigans, trying new things, reading, playing games, all things horror, and cosplaying when I have time.

PETS

I have two dogs, a Pitty named Raiden and a Treeing Walker Coonhound named Max, and two cats (domestic shorthairs, a tortie and a calico) named Arya Whale Shark (AKA Loki the Chaos Gremlin) and Dracarys Daria “DeeDee” (AKA DJ McMeowMeow). It goes without saying that I’m working on becoming every animal in my neighborhood’s bestie, too.

DREAM PET

A raccoon! My retirement plan definitely has a section that includes which states allow domesticated raccoons…

SUPERPOWER

Healing, for anything living.

HOBBIES

Anything  that gets me outside, game nights with friends, and time with my kids & husband! 

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The talent of the team and representing a product that changes the industry. 

PETS

3 Dogs ( Kinnik -Malamute mix, Cricket - cavalier mix, and Spud our blind pittie) , 1 cat - Halpert

HOMETOWN

Spruce Pine, NC 

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Worked for 8 years in general practice and emergency hospitals

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

I love plants! I spend way too much time messing with them. My kids even created a couple TikToc’s picking on my plant obsession…My kids wanted to help with this section so the following are their words “Mommy loves to sleep, but is cranky when she wakes up. She also watches too much of Friends.” So I guess when I’m not sleeping and watching too much of Friends the TV Show, I also enjoy family game nights, attempting painting, Traveling/vacationing

PETS

1 Pittie named Chandler Bing, 1 Mini Schnauzer named Marshall from the paw patrol, 1 Axolotl, 3 cats, 1 rat

HOMETOWN

Ocala,FL

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

A little over 5 years in vetmed. I have been a veterinary assistant, Veterinary Technician, Lead surgical Veterinary Technician, Travel Veterinary Anesthesia Machine Technician. I also Mentor with Mentor Vet Tech and Mentor tech students in the Penn Foster program.

SUPERPOWER

Perfect Recollection, to never have to make notes or reminder lists or have 1000 sticky notes…Ahh wouldn’t that be nice..

HOBBIES

Fishing, kayaking, gardening/farming, raising animals, crafting (painting, making soap/candles, crocheting, etc), reading, literally anything outside.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I’ve been a credentialed veterinary technician for about 17 years. I’ve worked in general practice with experience in dogs and cats, exotic pets (including a monkey!), wildlife rehab. In 2019 I received my Veterinary Technician Specialty credentials in Small Animal Internal Medicine so I have extensive experience in ICU and critical care. I’ve also lectured, written articles, edited a textbook chapter (hematology is my love) and started a podcast all related to vet med!

PETS

Chickens, Ducks, Quail, Turkey (Master Splinter), Ferrets, Goats, MANY dogs, and a miniature donkey named S’mores!

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

A turkey… on the outside you are unsure what’s going on inside their head, but on the inside they are surprisingly knowledgeable. But can still have not so smart moments 

SUPERPOWER

Animal Communication… I feel there is a LOT more to learn from them.

DREAM PET

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

HOBBIES

Baking, writing, yoga, and tarot reading

PETS

I have several different types of egg laying hens and silkie hens. My two Roosters are Machine and Menace and their noise lives up to that name. My dogs are both cattle dog mixes Loki and Sierra. My cats are all female. My tabby is Charlie, my orange tabby is Aria, and my black is Freyja.

HOMETOWN

I am from a town called Battle Creek in Michigan. We were known as the cereal capital of the world and home of the world record longest breakfast table (yes that is a thing). I’d wake up waiting for the school bus to the sky smelling of Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms.

SUPERPOWER

I think the ability to refill or unfill any container with any object is my go to. Thirsty boom water, hungry boom pudding, empty piggy bank boom MONEY.

HOBBIES

Reading (mostly fiction), crocheting, various arts and crafts, aerial sports (Lyra), listening to music, attending concerts, and spending time with my family.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The body maps!

PETS

2 cats and 1 dog

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

10yrs working as a CVT in ER/ICU critical care

SUPERPOWER

Teleportation

DREAM PET

Mew!

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

HOBBIES

Snowboarding as much as possible and wherever possible

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

All of the incredible people working here tirelessly to help improve the lives of veterinarians. 

PETS

1 dog (Naya) and two fish

HOMETOWN

Fairfield, CT

SUPERPOWER

Ability to fly

HOBBIES

Reading, long walks with the dog and…….Legos. I’ll never grow up!

PETS

Hobbes the wild and crazy Brittney and Calvin the equally wild and crazy orange tabby

HOMETOWN

Born and raised in the suburbs of Philly but I have lived in the Bay Area for over 25 years.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

21 years in clinic as an RVT and I spent the last 4 years in the Veterinary Telehealth field.

DREAM PET

I would love a pet raccoon!!

HOBBIES

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!

FAVORITE THING 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.

PETS

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!

SUPERPOWER

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

HOBBIES

Mountain biking, alpine excursions, climbing, kayaking, travel, camping

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I am excited to join Shepherd Veterinary Software because I am passionate about contributing to improving pet care and pet ownership and look forward to joining a team that feels similarly. In nearly 10 years of in-clinic veterinary medicine experience, I’ve learned small actions can make big differences, and the positive contribution and differences Shepherd Veterinary Software makes for veterinary practices is something I am excited to be a part of

PETS

4 cats - Eggroll, Doomsday, Lewis Hamilton, Pickles

HOMETOWN

Colorado Springs, Colorado

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Nearly 10 years of practice management and veterinary technician experience

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

The Bloodhound!

DREAM PET

Tortoise

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 Saudi 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 veterinary 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

Ultra trail and mountain running, building automation and software applications with no code tools, and spending time with my family.

PETS

Goldendoodle

HOMETOWN

Jacksonville, FL

ANIMAL THAT MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Vizsla. Neither of us can sit still for long!

SUPERPOWER

To view the world through the eyes of each animal on earth. Oh, the uniqueness I would find!

HOBBIES

Tending to my many houseplants, trying out new recipes, yoga, talking about anything Star Wars or Harry Potter related, and hanging out with my partner and animals.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

The product is SO user friendly and easy to navigate, with big bonus points to the fact that it’s cloud-based so you’re no longer tied to a clinic computer to finish up your day. The team is so warm and welcoming, which makes everyone associated with Shepherd feel supported and appreciated. It’s refreshing!

PETS

Lolita, a senior Cattle Dog Mix, as well as Rogue and Rebel, our dilute tortie and tiger/tortie. Lots of attitude and opinions in this house.

HOMETOWN

St. Johns, MI. Small farm town just north of Lansing known for its mint production. They have a Mint Fest every year - best mint chocolate chip ice cream you’ll ever taste!

DREAM PET

Unrealistically, I’d have a raccoon. Realistically, I’d love to have a few Oriental Shorthairs to honk at me all day.

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Started as an assistant in 2009, LVT/RVT since 2013, working in many aspects of small animal medicine (corp., private, non-profit, academia, etc) but primarily in ER/CCU/Surgery

HOBBIES

I love to read, bake, and spend time with my family and friends. In the summer you can find me anywhere close to water!

FAVORITE THING ABOUT SHEPHERD

I love how dedicated and focused the team is. I feel right at home with this flock!

PETS

I have one dog, Dove. She is a 9-year-old Australian Shepherd.

HOMETOWN

Madrid, Iowa (Go Tigers!)

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I spent over 6 years at a boarding facility before breaking into veterinary software during college. I am coming to Shepherd from a corporate veterinary group where I focused on automations, client communication, CSR training and the use of digital tools.

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Dog - hands down. Some days I harness my inner border collie and others I align more closely with a couch-potato french bulldog.

DREAM PET

When I was a kid I dreamed of owning my own hippogriff. As an adult… I still want a hippogriff!

SUPERPOWER

I would love the ability to talk to animals. (Let’s be honest - who wouldn’t?)

HOBBIES

Traveling, Live Music, Philadelphia Sports

PETS

Bowa, a Pitbull/shepherd/chow/lab mix

VETERINARY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

10 years of clinical practice as a vet tech and practice manager, 10 years in account management

SUPERPOWER

Teleportation

ANIMAL THAT MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Octopus

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.

PETS

German Shepherd Dog

SUPERPOWER

Help every shelter pet find their furever homes

DREAM PET

A jellyfish

ANIMAL THAT CLOSELY MATCHES YOUR PERSONALITY

Cheetah