Staff

I-lean was brought in to Midvalley Animal Clinic in August of 2008 after being hit by a car. The trauma of the car accident caused temporary spinal damage that took away her ability to walk on her front legs. She was able to lean over hence the name I-lean. Dr. Milligan was determined to help this little stray kitty and worked her magic. Soon after, I-lean was successfully walking again! She has been running the clinic as our office mascot ever since! She is often seen staring off into the abyss while holding down the front desk. She enjoys sunbathing in the windows, perching on an unsuspecting client's shoulders, and playing hide n seek with her hairballs. 

Cindy worked as a veterinary technician for 5 years prior to finding her home at Midvalley Animal Clinic in June of 2001. She was our lead technician for 3 years before being promoted to Office Manager. Since then she has continued to use her expertise and experience to keep the clinic running smoothly. Without Cindy we could not continue to function and offer the medical services you have come to expect. She is a true lover of all animals and is always willing to help when needed. 

Prior to finding her home at Midvalley Animal Clinic, Shirley studied Veterinary Technology at Salt Lake Community College and then at Utah Career College.  While attending school, she interned at the Utah Hogle Zoo, Tracy Aviary, and our own Midvalley Animal Clinic.  Shirley has been at Midvalley Animal Clinic since 2003.  Not only is Shirley one of our most experienced and expert technicians she also has the thankless job of making sure we have all of the supplies we need. If there is something missing from the shelves or there is too much of it, it is always her fault! If you need a special ordered or product, sje will find it for you and make sure you are well taken care of. She is often the first one to volunteer to take home our weak rescues and nurse them back to health. That is how she ended up with a one-eyed pitbull that literally took 16 pills a day. Shirley is a member of the Great Salt Lake Training Club and the Salt Lake Terrier Association. She works closely with the Bulldog Club of Utah/Rescue. She enjoys attending the Mountain Man Rendezvous and doing crafts. She is the one responsible for the tiny crocheted hats that often make their rounds onto I-Lean. 

Rochelle’s career began in Las Vegas, NV as a kennel attendant at a local vet clinic and an exotic animal caregiver for an animal conservation and educational company. Some of the exotic animals she was responsible for caring for included a coatimundi, lemur, bobcat, wallaby, several large parrots, snakes, a serval, and yes... even a tarantula. She quickly realized how much she loved working and caring for animals and was offered to advance to a vet tech position in the same clinic. Since 2005, Rochelle has worked all positions in a veterinary hospital from a veterinary technician, receptionist, kennel attendant, and even worked her way up to hospital manager. She spent a large portion of her career managing two, small animal practices and created their first rescue program helping to remove adoptable animals from the kill list at the local shelter. She then managed a no-kill shelter clinic for 4 years and then managed a rescue friendly public veterinary clinic for the next 4 years. She is still a part of the nonstop mission to end overpopulation and the unnecessary euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. Rochelle joined Midvalley in February 2017 when her family decided to relocate to Utah. She is still trying to figure out this snow thing and why people like it. When she's not working, you can find her snuggled with her family and her 3 dogs, Joshy (Italian Greyhound mix), Forest (Pitbull mix) and Kohla (Dachshund mix). 

Jodie H. has the record for longest employment at Midvalley Animal Clinic.  She started working with Dr. Barbe in l994.  “I brought my cat in for a spay and left with a job.”  Jodie has seen it all and is one of our best employees in dealing with behavioral problems in both cats and dogs.  She dedicates some of her off time to fighting breed-specific legislation and is a member of the Salt Lake Terrier Association and the Great Salt Lake Dog Training Club.   Our clients have benefited over the years from Jodie’s patience and understanding in dealing with a multitude of issues.  If you have a question or need support Jodie will be there for you.

Brittany joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in May of 2019. Brittany is originally from Colorado where she received her Veterinary Assistant Certification from Front Range Community College. She moved to Utah to attend Utah State University where she received her Bachelor's in Animal Sciences. She currently runs our entire surgery unit keeping it organized, clean, well stocked, and comfortable for all of her patients. Prior to joining our team Brittany worked at the Laboratory Animal Research Center at USU. When not working Brittany loves spending time outdoors, traveling, and hanging out with her friends and family. 

Krista grew up on a small ranch in the southern Utah town of Blanding.   After graduating high school she moved to the big city to pursue her passion for working with animals.  She spent most of her free time doing what she loved most, riding horses.  Krista passed away in March of 2018 but will always be a part of our team and our heart. 

Dian completed the veterinary technician program with the Jordan Applied Technology center in 2014. She continued her schooling and graduated with her Associates of Science in December 2016. She has done volunteer work in-between school and family life. When not at work you can find Dian and her husband and son out riding horses, shooting or playing with their Australian cattle dog, Kody as well as her many other animals. Dian Interned with Midvalley Animal Clinic while completing her education so she was a perfect fit when she joined the team at the end of January 2017. In 2020 Dian graduated as an RN but still works a few days a month with us. 

Desirae joined our team in October of 2018 and boy has she been quite the addition! We call her the clinic comedian. We can always count on her to brighten our tough days and keep us laughing when we need it the most. She spent most of her early career as an EMT helping people in Salt Lake City. She knew she had a special knack for the medical field but wanted to switch gears and help animals. Desirae takes a special interest in animal behavior and works very hard to help her patients as comfortable as they can be when they are away from home. Rest assured that she is treating your fur kids the same way she treats hers! Spoiled! You can find Des training or playing with her newest rescue and family member Viola (Pittie X), Doc (Terrier X and a clinic fave!) and spending time cuddling her 2 kitties Meh and Mew.

Morgan started with us in 2019. Over the past few years she has come out of her shell and become an integral member of our team. She was recently married and is growing her family by adding two fur kids, Rocky (Rottweiler) and Rogan (Golden Retriever). One day she hopes to own a farm and raise cows and ride horses all day! She enjoys being outdoors gardening, laying by the pool, and going camping with her family.

Madison has been a member of our team since 2019. She started her career as a massage therapist but realized her calling was to work with animals. She has the biggest heart and cannot resist fostering kittens, birds, or dogs that are in need. She has 4 cats and 1 dog. All are rescued animals that keep her on her toes. She always has a snack in her pocket for every patient she cares for! She spends most of her free time snuggled with her fur kids and her daughter watching reality TV shows or reading. She also enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing.

Danica joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in August of 2019. Not only does she assist the veterinarians with improving your pets overall health and wellbeing, she currently runs our dentistry unit and has a passion for keeping all of our patient's teeth healthy and shiny white! When she is not at the clinic you can find Danica spending time with her family, her two dogs Radar (Australian Shepherd) and Ranger (Blue Heeler), and her two cats Payton and Scout. 

Meridien became a part of the Midvalley Animal Clinic team as an intern from a local high school in 2019. We saw an amazing potential in her and she was hired to join our team in February of 2020. Although she was very young at the time, she was incredibly determined. Meridien is currently studying at Utah State University with a goal to become a veterinarian. In her free time she enjoys being active as a dancer and a wrestler.

Sierra Joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in August of 2019. She graduated from Broadview University with an associates degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2021 and is working towards becoming a certified veterinary technician.  When she is not at the clinic you can find her practicing her soft ball skills, rooting for her favorite baseball team with her fiancé, or playing with her sugar gliders. 

Kim joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in May of 2020. When she was 7 years old she won a contest at Utah’s Hogel Zoo where she was a zookeeper for a day. That day made such an impression on her, she knew from there she wanted to dedicate her life to making sure animals are well taken care of. She started as a kennel technician and gradually moved up to a technician position. She attended Utah Career College (before it was Broadview) to learn how to become a veterinary technician assistant and takes a special interest in veterinary dentistry. Kim is a huge Denver Broncos fan. You can find Kim traveling back and forth to Oregon with her boyfriend, Bronco (Heeler/Shepherd mix), and their new puppy, Gypsy (Heeler). When she is home, she cuddles up with Denver the bunny and Pumpkin the cat. She is also the clinic mother goose who spoils all of the staff’s human kids with fun treats!

Lori joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in October of 2020. Prior to joining our team she had a combined 3 years of experience working in the veterinary field between Utah and Ohio. She is no stranger to fostering kittens that find themselves in need. She is also our resident puppy and kitten thief! All of the staff at the clinic knows if you cannot find your patient, she is usually showing them off to other staff members or has them snuggled away in her sweatshirt to make sure they are warm and comfortable. Lori loves fishing, hiking, and has an amazing talent for wood burning. She spends most of her free time with her boyfriend and 2 dogs Bear (German Shepard) and Aspen (Irish Wolfhound Mix). 

Alex joined our team in December of 2020. She got her start in the veterinary field as a kennel technician in Texas but was forced to move back to Utah due to COVID. She realized she wanted to continue to pursue her career in the veterinary field and has blossomed into a valued member of our team. She really enjoys educating our clients on how to provide the best possible care for their pets. Shh! Don’t tell the dogs but she is a major cat fan! She has 3 cats herself named Lucifur, Fey The Baybay, and Baby Opal Chicken. She spends her time away from work playing video games, hiking, or camping with her boyfriend.

Kajsa became a member of our team in June of 2021. She completed the Veterinary Science Program at Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers and attended Broadview College. She got her start working with animals as a groomer in 2017. She wanted to pursue a career in animal medicine and it was her life long goal to become a veterinary technician. Kajsa enjoys the challenge of a difficult surgery and has the compassion needed to help her patients feel comfortable during an emergency situation. She is a gamer, a collector of oddities, a serious pug lover, and a jeweler. When she is not at the clinic she is spending time with her fiancé, Rocco (pug - of course), Rengoku (pug - yep!), and Beerus (sphynx - sort of a pug).

Krystal joined Midvalley Animal Clinic in November of 2020. She grew up on a reservation in Arizona where she raised and worked with cows, rode horses, and participated in local rodeos. She moved to Utah in 2015 and graduated from Salt Lake Community College in 2017. Knowing her passion was to work in the animal medical field, she attended and graduated from Broadview College of Utah with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2019 and is still actively pursuing her certification as a veterinary technician. When she is not at the clinic she heads back to Arizona to spend time with her family. She enjoys traveling, hanging out at Lake Powell, and relaxing with her dogs Opie and Willow. She just added a new furless family member called Ziggy (sphynx).

Janeil joined the Midvalley Animal Clinic team in in May of 2021. Janeil graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors in Animal and Dairy Sciences with an emphasis in Horses. She minored in Agriculture Accounting. Prior to joining our team Janeil worked in the Laboratory Animal Research Center at USU and spent three years working as an accountant. Janeil is an avid rock climber and loves spending time outdoors with her 3 year old Catahoula dog Toph.

Kaitlyn joined our team in June of 2021. After working here at the clinic as a vet tech assistant, she quickly realized her dream was to be a vet. She wasted no time and is currently attending Utah State University. When she has free time she spends it with her husband and her 3 fur kids (a Tibetan Poodle and 2 standard poodles) watching movies, hiking, camping and when the weather permits, you can find her snowboarding.

Xander is originally from Utah but grew up in Montana. He found his way back to Utah and joined the crew in March of 2022. His family always had pets when he was growing up so he automatically loved animals and wanted to work with them. He really enjoys customer service and ensuring our clients and patients have a positive experience while at the clinic. He describes himself as “nerdy”, enjoys playing DND, video games, and spending time with his family.

Taylor has been working with us since 2018. She began as an intern when she was in high school and as soon as she graduated we couldn’t wait to make her a part of the team! She loves Japanese candy, Japanese dogs, and one day hopes to move to Japan to work as a veterinarian. She is currently studying hard at Utah State University and has already majored in animal, dairy, and veterinary science. When she isn’t playing video games or visiting China Town, she is hanging out with her 3 dogs Nala (in picture), Yuki, and Bandit.

Adrie joined the clinic in 2023. She is originally from North Dakota where she spent most of her life on a farm caring for livestock. She moved to Utah 9 years ago and completed her Veterinary Assistant Certification through Salt Lake Community College. Her family trained Belgian Malinois Dogs for police work so she grew up learning and loving canine behavior. She even got a retired police dog named Stella who she absolutely adores! She has two baby goats named Oatmeal and Toast. She spends her free time with her fiancé at the gym or reading snuggled up to Stella.

Blythe became a member of our team in 2023. She graduated from Broadview College in 2021 and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She is a Taylorsville native who spent most of her veterinary career as an instructor at Broadview College teaching technician skills to future technicians in Utah. She has a profound love of Guinea pigs and penguins. She was lucky to be able to hand raise 3 baby penguins at the Hogle zoo! She has a chihuahua mix named BooBooBear, a standard poodle named Loki, and a hairless Guinea pig named Peppa Pig. She enjoys sewing, crocheting, and growing birdhouse squash to turn into art.

Bre joined our team in May of 2023. She received her Certificate of Completion as a Veterinary Assistant through Salt Lake Community College in January of 2023. She has experience working as a vet tech assistant and receptionist since February of 2022. She loves the medical field and considered a career in nursing but realized animals are just too much fun to work with. When she is not at the clinic, you can find her reading mystery books by Nancy Drew or anxiously turning the pages to a scary horror book. She really enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and her two dogs Jasmine (lab x) and Anubis (hound x).

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Makaela has been a member of our team since 2022. She has always had a passion for helping animals. That, combined with her love of science and medicine makes her a great asset to the clinic. She is currently taking classes at Salt Lake Community College to pursue her career as a veterinarian. In her spare time, she loves to travel and has been lucky enough to visit Hawaii, Spain, Canada, Panama, Nicaragua, several places in the US, and even lived in Costa Rica for 3 months teaching English classes. One day she hopes to have a bunch of golden retrievers and dachshunds to snuggle with.

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Nikki joined our team in January of 2022. She completed the Veterinary Science Program at Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers. She always wanted to be a vet but once she became a vet tech assistant she realized her passion is to work towards becoming a highly skilled vet tech. She really enjoys phlebotomy and making sure her patients are comfortable during the entire process. You can find Nikki outdoors or at the gym. She enjoys spending time training her new puppy Shylo (Rottweiler). Fun fact about Nikki - Midvalley Animal Clinic is the first place she has ever worked and we are lucky to have her!

Rik joined our team in January of 2023. Rik's experience with animals dates back to their preteens in the boonies of Kansas when they started a cattle business and helped run their family's goat business. They have worked with large exotics (tigers, lions, wolves, etc.), livestock, and pets of all types. Before they moved back to Utah they worked in Virginia offering demonstrations of 17th and 18th century farming, as well as training and husbandry of livestock animals. In their free time, they are an up and coming artist that shows their art at the urban arts gallery. They are welcoming a new Australian Shepherd puppy to the family that we all cannot wait to spoil when he visits the clinic!

Ryleigh started at Midvalley Animal Clinic in January of 2022. She is currently studying to get her bachelor’s degree in Zoology so she can become a large animal veterinarian. Her passion in the veterinary field is to be a voice for the voiceless. She is full of positive energy and this reflects on all of her patients. She is a person with many talents and interests. She can play several instruments, make tie blankets, and color-coordinate her scrubs, shoes, pens, highlighters, sharpies, watch bands, and hair ties like no other! When she is not at the clinic she is at the gym, going on a run, or hanging out with her dogs Chewy (Chihuahua), Poochie (Chihuahua), Mikco (Labrador), and her fuzzball of a kitty (KitKat, Terr Terr, Terry the Terror, Sir, Ummm no don’t do that!).

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