Brenna: Manager
This is Brenna! Her exceptional multitasking and client service abilities have made her a crucial all-star member to our hospital! Having worked in the veterinary field since 2005, she is very knowledgeable and beyond helpful when it comes to organizing our day to day tasks! Brenna’s accent quickly gives away that she hails from Massachusetts. Brenna’s kind, animal-loving heart has also led her to become a puppy-raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs; where she raises seeing-eye dogs through their first year of life and provides them the training and structure they need before heading off to “college” for more intensive training; then ultimately their fur-ever family in need. Along with a guide-pup, Brenna share’s her home with her two hilarious birds, “Cricket” the African Grey and “Angel” the Cockatoo.
Marilee: Head Technician & Staff Supervisor
Marilee is technician supervisor here at Santa Barbara, and an integral member to our healthcare team! Having over 13 years of experience in the field, Marilee is well versed in the more complicated aspects of veterinary medicine, and assists in advanced surgical procedures as well as heading dental procedures and training team members. Firmly trusted by our doctors, Marilee is a vital member of Santa Barbara Animal hospital, and we are so happy to call her one of our own! Also fluent in Spanish, she has been or tremendous value in helping us to effectively care for the 4-legged family members of our Spanish-speaking community! She has 2 beautiful, smiling baby girls at home, a loving dog named “Pappy” and a sweet kitty named “Toby!”
Steven: Kennel Technician
Meet Steven! Younger brother to our Leidy, Steven is and awesome addition to our Santa Barbara Team, and cares for all of our pets on vacation! With his kind heart, excellent work-ethic, and love for animals, it made perfect sense for Steven to start his career with us (and we are thrilled to have him!). Steven currently attends Cape Coral High School and has collegiate hopes for the future. When not at school or work, Steven can be found hanging out with his family and animal friends Scar, Simba and Luna!
Karissa: Head Receptionist
Meet Karissa! With a bubbly personality she is usually the first and last smile you see when you walk into Santa Barbara Animal Hospital! Karissa is from Minnesota and just moved to Florida and we are so lucky to have gotten her as a receptionist! She has a German Shepard at home named Axel, and will love a little extra on any Shepard that walks through our doors! She enjoys working with animals as well as interacting with people on a day to day basis.