Reception
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Our reception team plays a vital role in every client experience at The Drake Center. Knowing that each client, patient and situation is unique, our staff is empowered to be flexible and attentive. They will make sure your needs are taken care of, whether that means getting phone time with a doctor or making an urgent appointment that must be squeezed into the schedule.
Reception
Client Service Specialist
A client of The Drake Center for over 15 years, Arlene joined our reception team in 2011. She is happily married with two children and a dog, Darla.
Office Manager
Lorraine has been a part of The Drake Center family since 2001 and is an integral part of our leadership team. She shares her home with her husband as well as two dogs, Ellie and Axel.
Client Service Specialist
Sunny has been a member of our reception staff since 2004. She has two cats, Jean Gray and Geronimo.
Client Services Specialist
Lindsay joined The Drake Center in May of 2017. She is the proud pet parent of a tuxedo cat named Cleo.
Client Service Specialist
Jenny joined The Drake Center family in January of 2019. She is the proud pet parent of two cats, Bandit and Boo, one dog, Taco, and a turtle named TurtleMann.
Technicians and Veterinary Care Providers
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Chances are, you’ve noticed many of the same faces here over the years. Our veterinary technicians’ combined years of experience in this practice numbers well over 50! A critical part of the health care team, our technicians have a strong passion for providing tender loving nursing care. They are well educated and continue to pursue ongoing education in all areas of veterinary medicine each year.
Veterinary Care Providers
Veterinary Care Provider
Melanie joined The Drake Center family in 2014. She shares her home with dogs, Oakley & Baymax, a cat, Nala, a hamster, Teddy and a Beta fish named Toothless.
Veterinary Care Provider
Kennedy joined The Drake Center in March of 2017. She is the proud pet parent of a Papillion named Bailey, a Cocker-Spaniel mix named Allie, and two cats- Tommy and Molly.
Veterinary Care Provider
Marissa joined The Drake Center in May of 2017. She is the proud pet parent of a Great Pyrenees named Archie, and a cat named Mittens.
Veterinary Care Provider
Brooke joined The Drake Center in April of 2019. She is the proud pet parent of a Bulldog named Marley, Leopard Gecko named Arlo, and a bunch of fish.
Veterinary Care Provider
Yolani joined The Drake Center team in January of 2019. She has over 6 years of experience, mainly in emergency medicine. She currently does not have any pets but if she would love a cat.
Veterinary Care Provider
Angel has been in the veterinary industry for over 20 years and joined the staff at The Drake Center in 2004. She is the proud pet parent of a Pekingese, she lovingly named Trash Baby.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Registered Veterinary Technician
One of our original team members, Kim joined The Drake Center family in 1992. She is the proud pet parent to one cat, Josie, and a fish, Darnel.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Loree joined The Drake Center family in 2000 and she is an integral part of our leadership team. She shares her home with four cats, Marshall, Gunner, Mia and Trouble.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Peggy has been a part of The Drake Center family since 1993, and she is an integral part of our leadership team. She has a Sheltie named Minnie and one cat, Zullie.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Vivian joined The Drake Center in 2012. She shares her home with her husband, son, an English Bulldog named Scotch, and a Basset Hound Beagle mix named Wally.
Kennel Attendants
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This wonderful team of compassionate providers will ensure your pet’s ultimate comfort while in our care. Pet interaction is our kennel team's primary responsibility and attendants can often be found outside in the play yard tossing the ball with one of our boarding patients. The kennel team is also responsible for all bathing services at our hospital and do a fantastic job making every pet look and feel great.
Technician Assistants
Technician Assistant
Joel joined the Drake Center in May of 2017. He is a dog dad to a Doberman Pinscher named, "The Beast".
Technician Assistant
Jean joined The Drake Center in August of 2017. She shares her home with her two daughters, a pit bull named Obie, a Portuguese podengo named Tildy, and a kitty named Kitty!
Technician Assistant
Eric joined the Drake Center family in 2017 as an intern and was quickly hired as a permanent team member. He doesn't currently have any pets at home, but if he did, he would want a golden retriever.
Administration
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Our administration team offers staff support and ensures our employees have access to the resources they need to provide our clients and patients with the highest level of care and service possible. In addition to working behind the scenes to keep the practice running smoothly, they are the liaisons who help extend our bond with clients and their beloved pets far beyond the walls of our hospital.
Administration
Hospital Manager
Chris has been The Drake Center’s hospital manager for over 20 years. She is happily married with two children. The family also has three dogs, Drake, Chester, and Arlo.
Media Relations Specialist
Nicole joined The Drake Center family in July 2018. She is a proud dog mom to a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Vyse.