Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills Staff

Sheila

Sheila

Sheila is our knowledgeable, friendly veterinary technician whose gentle manner can calm the most timid Dachshund and coax a purr from more than a few stubborn Tabby cats.

 

She feels good helping pets get the care they need by teaching about preventive medicine, assisting with emergencies and aiding patients who are undergoing treatment.

 

"People can go from thinking they're going to lose (a pet), and then with a little treatment and education, they've had three more years with them," she said. "It's remarkable."

 

She leans on her pre-med degree and health management training from Kansas State University, to help others connect good health with quality of life.

 

"A healthy pet is a happy pet, there's a lot of truth to that," she said.

 

One of her roles, she said, is to speak for the pets - a responsibility she takes seriously.

 

"Any time you get to speak on their behalf, it's a good day," she said. Knowing she's making life better for pets and their families is very rewarding.

 

Sheila and her husband, Jim, keep very busy with their sons, Tyler and Nathan. Their farm in Clearwater is also home to Rodeo, a yellow Labrador mix; Jordy, a Schnauzer mix; and Autumn, a Calico mix. They also have a goat named Lambert and 16 chickens.

 

In her free time, Sheila serves on the Steering Committee for the Wichita Catbackers and is on the PTO Board at her son's school. 

 

 


Tammy

 

Tammy is our gentle and empathetic technician who has probably owned more kinds of pets than anyone else on staff. From dogs and cats to raccoons and chipmunks, Tammy has nurtured them all.

“I knew at a very young age that I wanted to work with animals,” she said. “It has always been a passion of mine.”

Tammy worked at a mixed practice – seeing horses and other large animals as well as companion animals – in Oklahoma before moving to Wichita and focusing more on small animals.

Caring for animals means more than simply treating them when they are sick, she said. Preventing disease and giving them the best care possible when healthy will help them live longer.

“They deserve to be healthy and happy,” she said. “We are their voice and they deserve our respect and compassion.”

In addition to emphasizing the need for good preventive healthcare, Tammy encourages pet owners to focus on basic obedience and socialization. It really helps the pets and the whole family, she said.

“An obedient pet is a happy pet,” she said. “They want to learn and please their owners.”

Tammy is waiting for the right time to adopt another pet, she said, after saying goodbye to Jessie, her Shetland Sheepdog, a year ago. Until then she hugs her roommate’s German Shepherd, Exa, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rodeo.

“Rodeo gives the best hugs and always makes me smile,” she said.

In her spare time, Tammy enjoys playing softball, swimming, target shooting, camping, fishing and playing pool.

Anna

 Anna

 

Anna is our energetic and friendly technician who says she could not imagine her life without animals.

“I like taking care of people’s pets,” she said. “I like giving them a voice.”

Whether it’s getting to know pets for the first time in the exam room or holding them gently as they wake up from an anesthetic procedure, Anna is in a profession she loves – and it shows.

A perfect day at work is “making a difference in a pet’s life,” she said.

Anna graduated Cum Laude from Colorado State University in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in Equine Science.

She has worked as a veterinary technician in New Jersey, California and Colorado, before moving to Kansas.

Anna and her husband, David, also walk the talk with their own pets, Oscar, a French Bulldog, and horses, Bo and Allie. Anna takes Oscar on daily two-mile walks, cheers him on when he runs dog agility courses and recently enrolled him in a training course to become a Therapy Dog so he can share his enthusiasm with children.

Anna competes in Eventing (triathlon for horses) with Bo and Allie, traveling across the United States. Anna spends a lot of time racing and judging various competitions.

She is a member of USEA, KDEA and USDF.

Stacey Stamps Stacey

Stacey is our upbeat receptionist who has found herself in a most unlikely profession.

“I have more than 100 allergies, mostly to animals,” she said. “Being married to a veterinarian kind of makes us an odd-couple but I love it here."

 

Growing up, Stacey’s family tried unsuccessfully to adopt some dogs, only to have to find other families for them when allergy flare-ups would land her in the hospital.

 

“My worst memory is giving away Barker, a Beagle mix puppy,” she said.  “As we drove away, he ran after our car as if to say, ‘you forgot me!’ My sister and I cried all the way home and everyone was secretly mad at me.”

 

Today, Stacey, Dr. Stamps, and their three children have a Standard Poodle named Reagan who was a Humane Society puppy and who – ironically – has allergies! Their family also includes a Tabby cat named Birthday Cake, the clinic cat named Kato, a guinea pig named Lilly and a turtle named Gabby.

 

In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with family, attending her weekly women's Bible study, volunteering at her children’s schools, reading, and playing with Reagan.

 

“What a fun culture we pet owners live in. There really is a human-animal bond,” she said. “Even though I’m a late-bloomer, I love being able to experience it.”