Companion Animal Wellness Center
PO Box 2847
16404 Lemolo Shore Dr.
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-6534
Hours:
M,T,Th,F
8am - 6pm
W
8am - 8pm
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Veterinary Assistants - Communication
Janelle Jones EDUCATION:
BA in Sociology from University of Pittsburgh
TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: Since 2008
HOW LONG CAWC: September 2009
WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: Pleasant working environment, teamwork between employees, providing the best possible care for people and their pets.
WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: There is so much to learn in this field that it can be overwhelming. Not a day goes by where I'm not learning something new!
PETS: Dinky & Spunky (Dachshunds)
HOBBIES: Volunteer at local Jewelbox Theatre. I love acting, singing, dancing as well as being behind the scenes.
PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
2 years as Case Manager for adolescents in Pennsylvania group homes
1.5 years Case Manager to underprivildedged children in Florida.
RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: Books are only on the shelves for decoration. I mostly browse through magazines for the latest on current events.
RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: Too many to name.
PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Buenos
Aires, Argentina. I greatly admire Eva (Evita) Peron. She had so much
determination to fulfill her dreams no matter what obstacles were in
her way.
Ginny Partridge EDUCATION:
M.A. Marriage, Family and Child Therapy
Professional Certificate in Spirituality, Health & Medicine
TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: Since 2004
HOW LONG CAWC: Since 2004
WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB:
Best part is interacting with and helping our clients and their pets. I enjoy the people I work beside every day and appreciate how well we work together as a team. I am most grateful to be able to bring Jesse to work with me everyday.
WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: The times when I'm not able to meet a client's needs. Not having enough time.
PETS: Jessie (12 YO Golden), Roxianne (cat), Dexter (27 YO Thoroughbred)
HOBBIES: hiking, walking on beach, anything to do with nature, Sudoku
PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
Psychotherapist (25 years)
Agility Trial Secretary/worker (volunteer)
TV Production Assistant (10 years)
RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: "Biology of Belief" by Bruce Lipton. Fascinating book about how our minds and bodies work together and process information. Currently looking for a good novel-let me know if you have suggestions.
RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: Sad to say, I haven't seen many movies in the last two years.
PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Too many places to list. Would travel almost anywhere to experience different cultures and ways of life.
Diane Gates aka "Aunt Diane"
TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: Since 1999
HOW LONG CAWC: Since spring 2007
WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: Pleasure to come to work. Staff friendly & supportive. Staff cares deeply for their patients
WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Being unable to fix every injury, save every life. Even once in awhile seeing the results of cruelty or neglect. There are always those patients who are lost and the memory of their suffering never leaves you.
RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: I love re-reading old favorites, but lately I am an admitted "Harry Potter" addict. I'll also read anything about great white sharks.
RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: "Crash". very thought provoking-reminds us that we are all connected. "Borat". Totally politically incorrect.
PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Africa. I collect African art and love to read about the animals/cultures of east Africa. Scotland.
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