Meet Our Staff

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Christine with "Sugar Baby" and "Spicy Girl"

Christine came to Covina Animal Hospital in June of 2006 and is an "up front" Technician.  She has recently completed her B.S. degree at Cal Poly Pomona in Animal Science.  Chirstine loves all pets, but if you have ever walked to CAH with a Chihuahua, you have already met Christine.  She has recently added a 3rd dog to her little trio of Chihuahuas named "Annie".  Many of the photos that you see on your receipts or that you receive in the mail on reminders were taken by Christine.  She is in charge of our client information and referal areas and has a special interest in proper pet feeding and nutrition.    

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Irene with "Ollie"

Irene has been an employee at Covina Animal Hospital since 1983!!!  She is our Head Registered Veterinary Technician and in charge of purchasing.  Her animals include 4 dogs, and 6 cats.  Irene states' " I knew I wanted to work with animals since I was 3 years old.  I am very lucky to be doing what I love and getting paid for it!  My work is a passion and a joy - and I love every patient we see."

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Display at Western Convention 2008. With Dr. Miller 3/08       

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"Dawson" 

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Della

Della, our "Office Manager", started at Covina Animal Hospital in 1973 (yes, 37 years ago) as a volunteer and joined the payroll in March of 1974.  She originally was a computer science major but switched her major to what was then called the "Animal Health Technician" program which led her to Covina Animal Hospital.  Because of her strong computer background, she was instrumental in bringing computers to our hospital in 1989 and currently maintains the more technical aspects of the software and programming needs.   Della states, "I have had the opportunity over the years to teach and do consulting work at other animal hospitals.  That experience has strongly reinforced to me what a great practice Covina Animal Hospital really is.  I recognize the high quality of Doctors, medicine, and staff that we have and always return with greater appreciation for CAH!  Our staff really cares about the animals and take pride in their job."   She and her husband  have 3 boys and 1 girl (Julie is her daughter), 2 cats, "Chester" and "Mallory", and 2 dogs "Pepper", a Boston mix, and "Dawson", a Shepherd mix and yes, like most employees, they are all "rescued" pets. 

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Darlene and "Dolly"

Darlene came to Covina Animal Hospital in April 1999 as a Veterinary Technician.  She enjoys a varity of different types of animals and has had hedge hogs, rabbits, snakes, rats, hampsters, cats, dogs, birds and mice.  She is pictured above with "Dolly" her Australian Shepherd mixed buddy.  Darlene's favorite aspect of working here is assisting doctors with surgery and finds it extremely facinating and rewarding.  

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Nadine and "Pumpkin Pie A la Mode"

Nadine started at Covina Animal Hospital February, 1999 as a Veterinary Technician.  You will see Nadine as one of our "Up Front Techs" that will work with the Doctors in the exam rooms. 

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Shane and "Sally"

Have you noticed a male voice answering the phones from time to time at Covina Animal Hospital? That would be our Shane! Shane has been a key employee working behind the scenes in our back office and now is an up front technician. Shane started at Covina Animal Hospital in 2004 and has shown great skill and compassion for animals. His positive attitude and willingness to help has been a tremendous asset to the hospital and Doctors.  Now that he is up with the clients more often, you will have the opportunity to benefit from his knowledge, efficiency, and (what Della calls) his great broadcasters voice! 

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Heidi

Be sure to visit this area of our website again as we add more staff members!