Mary loves developing relationships with clients, team members, and pets. She ensures that clients feel informed and empowered throughout their pets’ appointments. Clients appreciate her passion, empathy, and desire to ensure that all clients and pets are comfortable throughout their visit.

Mary’s favorite things about Firehouse are the Fear Free environment and how Firehouse offers the best quality veterinary care. She is Fear Free certified and teaches her team about proper techniques to help pets feel secure. She joined the Firehouse family in 2017 as a Veterinary Technician and Inventory Manager. Mary is excited to continue to help Firehouse thrive.
To continue growing as a manager, Mary enjoys attending continued education sessions and reading leadership books.

When not working, Mary enjoys exercising, working in her garden, and spending time with her family and pets. She has two dogs: Lana, a rescue Corgi who was born with swimmer’s syndrome, and Paco, a Chihuahua; and a Ball Python named Chubbsters.

Sara strives for clients and pets to have the best possible experience when visiting Firehouse. She works with clients and veterinarians to find the best solution for their pets’ needs. She loves meeting all the people and animals who come into the hospital. She is always ready to greet patients with pets and treats that each pet likes. She has a soft spot for cats and stocky pit bulls.

Sara shares her home with her husband, daughter, three cats (Phedre, Maze, and Raha), and a red ear slider turtle named Momiji. When not working, she loves to go to the park with her daughter, play video games, or watch anime and tv shows.

Amber greets each person who comes into Firehouse with a warm smile. She loves meeting the clients and patients who come in and forms lasting bonds with them through her outgoing and helpful personality. She is always happy to answer questions, listen to client concerns, and advocate for them and their pets. Clients appreciate that Amber goes above and beyond to help them and their pets feel comfortable.

Amber uses Fear Free techniques to help pets feel secure during their visits. She greets pets on their terms, uses positive reinforcement, and always has treats or love to give.

Amber received her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University. When not working, she loves to play video games or read books. Otherwise, she can be found cuddling with her pets: Harper (a dachshund), Skye (miniature Australian shepherd), and her cats, Koi and Edison.

Breanna’s positive and calm demeanor helps put clients and patients at ease when visiting Firehouse. She tries to read the patient’s cues and respect their boundaries to keep their stress level as low as possible.

Breanna is always learning by expanding her knowledge base with training courses and learning from coworkers. She likes to educate owners in their pet’s healthcare and well-being so that can care for them properly at home.

When not being distracted by all the cuteness at Firehouse, you will find her buried in a good book, spending time outdoors, or on a camping adventure with her husband and their daughter, Freja. Their furry family includes a Tortoiseshell cat named Tori, and two handsome Great Danes named Baldur and Fenrir.

Sarah finds fulfillment in helping pets live happy, healthy lives. She wants vet visits to not be scary or overwhelming for pets or their people. Sarah loves to educate pet owners on the importance of prevention and yearly lab work. In addition to answering any questions clients may have, she also provides resources for clients to review.

Sarah believes in the importance of Fear Free techniques. She is always willing to adjust the plan to make pets feel more comfortable. Her care goes beyond the clinic; Sarah cares about how pets do after their appointments as well. She also fosters pets in need of homes so that they can get out of the shelter.

Sarah attended Angelo State University, where she received a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. An avid animal lover, she shares her home with cats, dogs, horses, and fish. Sherlock is a Stafford Terrier mix and Sarah’s adventure buddy. Her six rescue cats are: Aoshi, Hubcap, Zant, Rudye, Cloud, and Eevee. She also has two horses: Ariel, a Polish Arabian Horse who has been Sarah’s best friend since Sarah was fifteen, and Pepper, a Quarter Horse. She’s learned a lot about animal body language from her horses. She has four fish tanks with a medley of fish.

Deanna’s compassion and empathy help make patients and clients comfortable during their visits. She enjoys building relationships with clients and puts herself in their shoes. This helps her understand their concerns and provide exceptional care. She loves teaching clients about vaccines, parasites, and preventive care. Clients appreciate her detailed and knowledgeable approach.

A lifelong learner, Deanna was the first high-school graduate from her family in the last half-century. She received a full academic scholarship to Texas State University, where she received her BS in Biology and Biochemistry. Her studies focused on zoology and molecular biology. She taught General Chemistry Lab at the university level and Biology and Chemistry at the high school level. She loves sharing her knowledge with her team and clients. She hopes to one day get her Master’s in STEM Education or complete her Teaching Certification.

Deanna grew up in Canyon Lake, TX and has a love for exotics and large animals. She worked as a zoo aide at Janda Exotics and spent six years managing a horse and longhorn ranch in New Braunfels. On the weekends she can be found riding her Quarab gelding with her senior beagle mix following loyally behind.

Yulia knows there’s more to the vet visit than just the time the clients and patients spend in the hospital. She makes sure clients have their pets’ medications and understand any post-treatment directions. She also checks in on the pet after the visit. Clients also appreciate how personable and passionate Yulia is. She empathizes with clients, gets to know them and their pets, and tries to make every visit positive and collaborative so that clients feel involved.

Yulia loves being able to be a voice for animals and help them feel better. She reads their body language and works with the vet to figure out the best way to help the pet. She also uses Fear Free techniques, such as rewards and a gentle approach, to help pets feel comfortable. She can draw blood on even the feistiest patient.

Yulia is currently enrolled in the Vet Technician program at Ashworth College. Her goal is to become a licensed veterinary technician. When not helping pets at Firehouse or studying for school, she loves to watch movies with her two Chihuahuas, Sammy and Jazz, and her cat, Odin.

Joey believes in working together with clients to ensure their pets get the best care. She wants clients to be involved in the entire appointment process, even inviting them to come back to the treatment area with their pet. Joey also loves teaching clients about at-home care, training, nutrition, and prevention. She takes time to answer all the clients’ questions and make sure they leave feeling comfortable with the doctor’s plan.

Joey’s favorite things about being a veterinary technician are meeting all the pets and helping sick or injured pets recover. She wants pets to feel loved and comfortable while visiting Firehouse. She learns pets’ unique needs to help them get the best care and live long healthy lives.
Joey plans to enroll in the Ashworth College Vet Technician program so that she can continue to learn and expand her scope of care. Her goal is to work in zoology and help rescued wildlife. She rescued her two dogs, Snow and Max (a Great Pyrenees and a golden retriever) from a farm and nursed them through heartworm treatment. Now they are best friends who love to play all day.

Clients appreciate Jona’s exceptional communication skills. She actively listens to clients’ questions and concerns, summarizes their needs, and takes time to answer their questions. She wants clients to feel heard and involved in their pets’ visit. She is empathetic to client concerns and builds lasting relationships with people and patients by taking time to get to know them.

Jona knows the vet can be a scary place for pets, so she uses Fear Free techniques to keep pets comfortable and secure. She treats each pet like her own, adjusting her care to fit their unique needs. Whether a pet needs extra time, a calm voice and touch, or even just some belly rubs, Jona will find something to help scared and nervous pets feel better.

Jona shares her home with her rescue pets: Koda (pit bull), Remi (lab mix), Emilio and Charlie (cats), and several reptiles who needed extra love and care. She has a soft spot for exotic pets and large animals. When not working, she loves to explore nature or watch scary movies.