Alex has been a part of the ACC lodge team since February 2008 and now also works as a veterinary nurse. Originally from Newbury Park, California, he currently attends Cal Poly and aspires to one day attend veterinary school. He is an active volunteer at the Cal Poly Vet Clinic. Alex has a lab named [...]
Written by Stephanie Ruggerone November brought two exciting œevents to ACC employees. Dr. Evans received her long awaited guide dog puppy, œPayton , and Practice Administrator Stephanie Ruggerone ™s guide dog puppy, œRecco , represented Guide Dogs of America at a four day Las Vegas fundraiser! œPayton is an adorable female [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT Some of you may have seen our post a few months back that we sent in our application for American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Practice of the Year. Well, I have some exciting news that we recently found out that Animal Care Clinic is a finalist for Practice [...]
Melissa is another smooth, easy-going addition to the Animal Care Clinic Team. She grew up near Santa Clarita, California and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science from Cal Poly in June 2007. Melissa is a very inquisitive part of the Veterinary Nursing team, joining ACC in July 2006. We are so happy to have [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT December is here along with all our winter holidays! I'd like to take a moment today to wish everyone a fabulous December! As a group each December, our entire team likes to highlight an individual charity group and offer a unique way to give a nice gift while [...]
Animal Care Clinic's lodge manager, Julie Wilson, interview one of our great clients, Patti Holanda, about her experiences adopting "senior" pets from the local shelters. Patti tells us how they have enriched her and her husband's lives and what a joy it is to bring some loving years to their lives for whatever years they [...]
Nikki, as known here at Animal Care Clinic, has been on the veterinary nursing team since November 2006. She grew up locally here in Paso Robles. Nikki spent her first couple college years in Massachusetts She is currently an Animal Science major at Cal Poly, after which she hopes to attend vet school. Nikki has [...]
Written by Richard Tao, DVM Diabetes is a disease most people are familiar with. Whether it is on a personal level affecting a family member or a close acquaintance, there is no denying that it creates a strain on the physical health of our nation. However personal diabetes is in your life, it's important not [...]
Erin joined the veterinary nursing team at Animal Care Clinic in November 2006. She originally grew up in Mt. View, CA and is a graduate of Cal Poly. She earned her Registered Veterinary Technician license in June 2008. Erin loves her 3 dogs, Bean, Tannin and Charlie, as well as her cats Grady and Baldwin. [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM Kittens sure are fun! I have two, twelve week old kittens at home right now and I had forgotten how entertaining they could be! I had also forgotten how much work they can be! These two hooligans came to me as orphans at 3 weeks old, and I have put [...]