Jess has always enjoyed working with animals, from the time she was tiny. She loves the science behind large animal reproduction, and enjoys working in a hospital that has provided her the opportunity to work with bovine and equine owners who share her passion. Her favorite thing about her job is working with the large animals and their owners. She says every animal and every owner has great stories to tell.

Jess’s dog, Daisi, is the clinic’s unofficial mascot, and gets to come to work with her each day, providing stress relief and love to any who need it. Jess also has three horses; two quarter horses, and a Belgian draft horse. She ropes and trail rides with her quarter horse, and with her Belgian, she shows in driving classes all across the Western United States. Jess also owns a small cow and calf operation out of her home farm.

When she’s not working, Jess enjoys competitive team roping on her trusty mare, Grin, and showing draft horses. If she’s not with her horses, Jess usually can be found in the mountains of Pocatello, camping and spending time with her family. Jess is also an incredible musician, and loves singing and playing music.

Brian loves working in veterinary medicine because he wants to help animals and their people get the care and attention they need and deserve. His favorite thing about his job is seeing an animal come in needing help, and leave our hospital feeling better, and with plans to help them continue improving.

Brian recently moved to Pocatello from Caldwell, and is attending Idaho State University. After his graduation from ISU, he plans to attend vet school to become a mixed animal veterinarian.

At home, Brian collects Nintendo memorabilia and consoles, his favorite being . He also loves playing basketball and pickleball.

Danielle’s passion has always been, and continues to be, all things animals. Ever since she was a little girl, she has wanted to work with animals. This is her dream job. Danielle loves surgery, and gets all her fulfillment seeing the before and after of our surgical patients.

At home, Danielle has four dogs and two cats. Her oldest is a wooly red malamute named Bear, who Danielle credits for bringing her and her significant other together. She also has two huskies, named Meeko and Koa, and an Australian Shepherd named Loki, who was a foster failure. Danielle’s four dogs, along with the cats, Spazzy and Snazzy, keep the whole family on their toes.

Danielle loves spending her time outside of work going hiking, scouting for new, beautiful spots to do her landscape photography. She also loves chasing around her little boy, and can’t wait to get home to him every day.

Kenda is one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians, and has turned her passion for helping animals into a career. She loves everything about dentistry and oral surgery. She finds nothing more satisfying than taking on an animal’s dirty teeth, and turning it into a clean and healthy mouth.

Kenda has two dogs. She rescued Delilah, the definition of a happy lab, during her last year of college. Delilah loves snuggling on the couch with anybody who will sit down with her. Tiki is a rescue puppy Kenda adopted in 2021. She is a ball of energy who is obsessed with tennis balls.

Outside of the clinic, Kenda can be found camping or in any body of water big enough to paddle around on a paddle board.

Kristene grew up with cats, dogs, lizards, salamanders, frogs, hamsters, and many other species of animals. She always knew she wanted to work with animals in some form. She spent several years working as a zookeeper, and from there, her love of animals grew even stronger. Working at Alpine has not only fostered her continued love of animals, but has also given her an appreciation for helping owners. Her favorite thing about work is seeing the joy and appreciation on owners’ faces when she and her team can find a solution to their patient’s problems.

Kristene’s animals are her pride and joy. Ranger is a red heeler who came to her as a rescue. He’s smart, energetic, and incredibly handsome. He loves walks, playing fetch, and snuggling. Storm is a giant schnauzer who she adopted as a rehoming rescue. She is a sweet girl who knows lots of tricks, loves to play, and is full of mischief. Kristene also has two cats. Nero is a black cat who found Kristene as a tiny five week old kitten who had been dumped off at a neighbor’s house with a terrible respiratory infection. After nursing her back to health, Kristene was in love, and decided to keep her. Despite being a stereotypical cat who is fiercely independent and doesn’t need anybody, Kristene loves her. Biscuit was originally a feral cat, who turned into a squishy marshmallow of a housecat who absolutely loves the dogs. He loves to soak in the sun, and lie on anybody’s feet who sits still long enough for him to find.

At home, Kristene finds joy in spending time with her two amazing sons. They keep her on her toes, and she can’t imagine her life without them. She loves to hike, camp, and spend time on the water. She has also developed a passion for repurposing furniture, and can often be spotted at thrift stores and yard sales on the hunt for her next project. She loves taking something old, and turning it into something completely new.

Aubryanna chose to work in veterinary medicine because of the passion for animals she’s had since she was young. She has always had a special place in her heart for furry babies, and has found that working with them each day is a dream come true. She is currently working toward her veterinary technician degree, and is so excited to make her passion a fulfilling career, where she can continue aiding techs and doctors in caring for our patients.

Aubryanna has two rescued tabby cats, Hades, a sweet and loving momma’s boy, and Konohamaru, (Kona, for short) who is even sweeter than her brother, and is definitely a daddy’s girl. She also has a crested gecko named Garchomp who has way more attitude than a tiny reptile should be allowed to have. Rounding out her herd is a German shepherd named Zora, who she adopted in 2022.

When Aubryanna’s not at work, she enjoys going to the gym with her father. Her mother is very busy, but whenever they have the opportunity, they love spending time together. Aubryanna’s time is filled with school and work, and taking care of her family. She wouldn’t have it any other way.

For as long as Carrie can remember, she has always wanted to care for animals. When she was in high school, she had the opportunity to shadow at a veterinary clinic, and decided then and there that it was her life calling. She truly loves everything about her job, and claims to have never had a bad day at work. Anytime she’s helping animals, she’s happy.

Carrie’s home is the certified Island of Misfit Pets, and is filled to the brim with rescued animals, who truly needed rescuing. Her pets are usually ones that needed more help than anybody besides Carrie could offer. She has several cats, four dogs, and a few fish just for fun.

At home, Carrie loves spending time outside doing yard work, or spending time with family. She is also a talented artist, and loves to draw and paint with acrylics.

Mya has always wanted to help animals. Working in veterinary medicine has always been a passion, one that she’s been able to develop over time into a joy-filled career. She loves seeing the relief she and her team are able to provide to the patients we see. She never gets tired of seeing a patient who came in sick and in pain, leaving with their tail wagging. Mya is also a talented graphic artist, and is usually the brains behind our client handouts and other educational materials we use at the hospital.

At home, she has three cats, several freshwater fish, a tarantula, a milk snake, and a bearded dragon. Her most recent additions to her animal family are Wasabi the betta fish, and Kilala, a tiny kitten Mya has cared for since she was born.

When Mya’s not working, or taking care of her zoo, she loves crafting projects, reading, and watching Netflix.

Kendra loves animals, and loves being part of their recovery process. As one of our certified veterinary technicians, surgery has become her passion. She loves seeing the transition from a broken or injured patient, to a whole and healthy animal going home with its family. She also enjoys being part of the client experience, and extending comfort and peace during difficult times.

Kendra has two dogs and two cats, a Lab/Australian Shepherd mix named Abbie, and a yellow lab named Sadie. Her cats are litter mates, and are named Lil Boots and Violet.

At home, Kendra loves golfing, and bowling. Ask anybody at our Christmas bowling party, she blows the rest of the team out of the water. She also enjoys hiking, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Becca was originally drawn to veterinary medicine because of the animals, but discovered that her passion also lies with owners, and she loves being part of, and enhancing their relationship with their pets. Her greatest joy is being part of a pet’s life, who is loved so deeply by their family.

Becca has three dogs, three cats, and three horses. Jada is a pitbull mix, and is Becca’s center of gravity. She cannot imagine a life without Jada in it. Her other two dogs and cats light up her life, and she wouldn’t trade them for the world. Her horses developed her sense of responsibility at a young age, and she finds so much joy in them being part of her life.

When Becca’s not working, she can be found in the mountains surrounding Pocatello camping or hiking. She is also a talented artist and photographer, and loves spending her time flexing her creative muscles and building her skills.

Abbie is one of our surgery technicians, and has wanted to work in the field of veterinary medicine for her whole life. She has a deep love for animals, and has always wanted to have a part in helping the voiceless get better.

Abbie has two rambunctious Bernese Mountain Dogs named Cleopatra and Lady Godiva. They are constantly getting into trouble, and Abbie loves them all the more for it. She also has a sweet little border collie/heeler mix who she’s sure is the sweetest dog to ever exist. She has a special place in Abbie’s heart. She also has a rescue cat named Oscar, who thinks he’s the boss of the house, mostly just because he wears a fancy bow tie collar.

Outside of work, Abbie loves reading, painting with watercolors, baking, and hiking. But really, she’s up for just about anything as long as she gets to do it with her husband.

Kasey has long adored anatomy, physiology and helping animals who are unable to help themselves. Her desire to be that help is what drove her to a career in veterinary medicine, along with her work in wildlife rehabilitation. Kasey loves that each day at Alpine is different than the last, and that there are endless opportunities to learn new things, and see something different and exciting.

Carl, Kasey’s stray Harry Potter cat, chose his house, and now lives in her basement with his own room. Widget, her dog, came from a shelter in Gary, Indiana and has moved three times with Kasey, including across the country. Smokey was the smallest kitten of three litters, loves mischief and sitting on your shoulder.

If Kasey’s not at work, and not working doing wildlife rehabilitation, she enjoys hiking, perusing antique stores, and collecting old science and medical books.

Sean followed his mom’s footsteps into veterinary medicine, and developed his own love for animals, and their owners. His favorite thing about work is building relationships with his teammates, and the relationships he’s built with clients and patients.

At home, he has two dogs, Abbie and Sadie. Both are lab mixes, and are full of love. When he’s not at school or at work, he enjoys playing baseball and hanging out with his friends.

Sam has always been a self-proclaimed science nerd, and has found joy in the multiple fields of science within the field of veterinary medicine. As a certified veterinary technician, she loves using her knowledge of science to advocate for animals, and to help heal them. She loves cats, and calls herself a cat lady, but her favorite thing about work is imaging, especially radiology. She loves interpreting x-rays, and learning about the parts of animals we don’t normally see. She has worked closely with Dr. Haymore to get PennHip certified, and has championed that service within our hospital.

At home, Samantha has two cats, an old man named Kitty, who has kidney disease, and loves to bump his head with yours, and Inara, a recent rescue who loves to lay anywhere, including the top of Sam’s head.

When she’s not working, Sam loves being at home, and will never turn down a new TV series or good movie.

Amanda’s love for animals, and passion to learn about them and how to care for them is what drew her to veterinary medicine. She loves learning about each patient, and being part of the team to provide their care.

She has several dogs and several horses, and a smattering of cats thrown in for good measure. She likes to spend her time riding and training horses.

Animals have always been a huge part of Lily’s life, and have always been incredibly meaningful to her, so a career in veterinary medicine made complete sense. She has made some great friends during her time at Alpine, and loves the experiences she has with patients and their families.

Lily has four dogs, a cat, and ten horses. All of them have such different personalities and all hold such a special place in Lily’s heart.

At home, Lily loves playing on her violin with her best friend, taking care of her horses, and making beaded hat bands and jewelry. Lily is also the FFA district vice president of the South Upper Snake River region of Idaho. She enjoys meeting other FFA members from all over the state and country, and getting to compete in competitions and host events.

Liberty has been working in the animal field since 2013 She started out in grooming and then worked her way into boarding facilities before starting work in the veterinary field in 2018. Liberty takes great pride in making a difference in the experience our clients and patients have. She knows going to the vet isn’t always fun, for both pet and owner, and does her best to make it a positive experience.

She has a love for exotic animals and has several species of arthropods, amphibians, and geckos. Outside of work she loves to build bioactive enclosures for her exotics and take her dogs to play in the river.

Bekah has always loved working with animals, and loves the wide array of species she gets to see each day at Alpine. She loves learning about each species’ needs, and then helping educate owners on how best to care for their beloved animals. She loves developing relationships with our clients, and partnering with them to give the best care possible to their furry, hairy, or scaly babies.

At home, Bekah has a litany of species herself. She has two dogs; a Shih Tzu named Gizmo, and a Mini Aussie-doodle named Charlie, a cat named Jinxy, and a guinea pig named Finn. She and her husband are still holding out against the kids, who desperately want to add a snake and a bearded dragon to their collection of pets.

When Bekah’s not working, she’s spending time with her four kids and her husband. Together, they love spending time outdoors; hunting, camping, and horseback riding. Bekah loves watching her kids do what they enjoy, and spends a lot of time supporting them in their endeavors. If she’s with her family, she’s happy!

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Katelin Labrouche, a Certified Veterinary Technician and Treatment Team Lead, hails from Chesterfield, Idaho. Her passion for veterinary care began as a child when her dog was saved by a compassionate veterinarian after a car accident. Inspired by the deep bond formed between the vet and her dog, Katelin pursued a career dedicated to helping animals.

After working at another clinic, Katelin joined Alpine Animal Hospital to seek growth and new challenges. She loves helping animals recover and building trust with her furry patients.

Katelin shares her life with two dogs, Bruiser, a ball-loving Border Collie, and Bri, a loyal Catahoula mix, as well as two adventurous cats, Leo and Reggi. Outside of work, she enjoys dirt biking, crocheting, and anything sweet—especially cheesecake. Her dream is to buy land and build a house.

With a farming family background and a brother training to be an electrician, Katelin has also assisted in wildlife care, drawing blood from animals like mule deer and bighorn sheep. Though she adores both dogs and cats, she has one clear fear: spiders.

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Originally from Utah, Kailey Waters has always had a passion for working with animals. Her journey began at an animal boarding and daycare facility run by a retired veterinarian, where she discovered her calling. Despite having no formal veterinary technician experience, Kailey’s dedication and love for animals led her to an animal hospital where she received on-the-job training and found her true vocation.

Kailey joined Alpine Animal Hospital shortly after moving to the area, seizing the opportunity by dropping off her resume. Her favorite part of the job is seeing the health of her animal patients improve through the treatments she provides, which continually reinforces her commitment to the field.

Kailey’s home life is a bustling farmyard, shared with a variety of beloved pets including three cats, two dogs, two goats, 35 chickens, and six ducks. She and her husband enjoy spending their free time gardening, working on house projects, and caring for their animals.

Known for surprising people with her poultry prowess, Kailey previously kept as many as 100 chickens. When she’s not at the animal hospital, you can find her cooking, gardening, or enjoying time with her pets. A lover of the outdoors, Kailey dreams of visiting Glacier and Grand Teton National Parks and hopes to pay off as much of her mortgage as possible over the next five years.

Despite a fear of heights and tight spaces, Kailey is a talented puzzle solver. As for the age-old “dog or cat” debate? She says it depends on the circumstance—showing her balanced love for all animals. Her favorite food? A classic meat and potatoes meal is her go-to choice.

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McKayla Minter is a dedicated veterinary technician with roots in both Texas and Oklahoma. She has always had a passion for animal care, which led her to begin her career in October 2021. Initially working in an equine-only hospital, McKayla quickly fell in love with the hands-on, rewarding work that comes with being a vet tech. After relocating in August, she sought a clinic that felt like home, and found that sense of belonging at Alpine.

McKayla’s love for animals extends into her personal life as well. She owned a cherished horse for 15 years and recently made the difficult decision to find her a new home, a reflection of her deep care and commitment to their well-being. Her husband has been her steadfast partner and best friend through life’s journeys.

Between the ages of 20 and 25, McKayla experienced life in four different states. She has a love for outdoor adventures, especially horseback riding, hiking, and kayaking. A true comfort food enthusiast, she enjoys the simple pleasures, while her greatest fear is free-falling—a contrast to her fearless approach to everything else she loves and values.

Sage Clermont is a dedicated veterinary technician who has been passionate about animal care since kindergarten! With early aspirations of working with animals, Sage began shadowing at Alpine Animal Hospital after high school. This experience solidified her decision to attend technical school and build a career devoted to helping animals. Today, Sage loves her work at Alpine Animal Hospital, where she finds fulfillment in caring for animals in need and watching their recovery and growth.

Sage and her husband share a home with two beloved dogs. Max, an eight-year-old Border Collie mix, has been with them since puppyhood and enjoys every outdoor adventure, from camping to riding on motorized vehicles. Their other dog, Copper, a lovable Black Labrador Retriever adopted two years ago, is happiest when spending quality time with his family, retrieving birds, or relaxing outdoors.

Family plays an essential role in Sage’s life. Growing up in a close-knit family of four with an older brother, Sage learned to appreciate the outdoors from an early age. Together, they often go camping, fishing, and snowmobiling around Idaho. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Sage moved to Soda Springs, Idaho, where they continue to enjoy the outdoors and help out with her parents’ family business, specializing in semi-truck maintenance.

Beyond her veterinary work, Sage is also a talented photographer and has been running a photography business she started in high school. Known for capturing the beauty of the Western lifestyle, Sage has had her photos featured in several Western magazines. Additionally, she has a passion for interior design and crafts, and she’s always looking for creative outlets.

Samantha Iveson is a dedicated Veterinary Technician originally from Wells, Nevada. From a young age, she had a strong passion for the veterinary field, always knowing she wanted to work with animals. This passion eventually led her to Pocatello, where she moved to pursue her education and found an opportunity at Alpine Animal Hospital.

Working with animals is Samantha’s favorite part of the job, as she absolutely adores them. She shares her life with two beloved pets: Jaxx, a sweet dog she’s had since he was just eight weeks old in 2017, and Buzz, a talented horse who excels in roping and working cows.

Samantha’s family is an essential part of her life, with her mom, dad, stepdad, and four older siblings providing constant support and encouragement. She is especially proud of her achievements in athletics, having made it to the state championships in track, including a 2024 state title in the 4x200m relay.

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys rodeo, running, and indulging in her favorite foods—steak and sushi. She has an adventurous spirit, with plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in radiology and travel to the Maldives in the next five years. Despite her love for animals, caterpillars and snakes are two creatures she prefers to avoid.

Shaina Miller, a Certified Veterinary Technician from Everson, WA, has combined her love for animals and science into a fulfilling career. Since earning her Associate’s degree in 2019, she’s been passionate about helping pets feel better. In 2021, Shaina moved to Idaho and joined Alpine Animal Hospital in an Urgent Care role, drawing on her experience in emergency and oncology specialties.

Married in 2023, Shaina and her husband Kyler live close to their families. They share their home with a dog named Jedd, three Mini-LaMancha goats, and a barn cat, Marty. In her free time, Shaina enjoys riding horses, knitting, reading, and playing the piano. Her goals include buying a house and getting horses again. She’s also a brownie lover with dreams of traveling the world on horseback.

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