Harvard University, B.A. Biology
UC Davis, D.V.M.
Anne Lai completed her undergraduate education (B.A., Biology) at Harvard University and received her degree of veterinary medicine from the University of California, Davis. Her professional interests include general surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, and preventive care. She shares her life with three dogs and a cat and enjoys traveling, sports, and music.
UCLA, B.S. Biology
UC Davis, D.V.M.
Stacy Baumann completed her undergraduate education (B.S., Biology) at the University of California, Los Angeles and received her degree of veterinary medicine from the University of California, Davis. Her areas of interest are internal medicine, emergency care, and general surgery. She has had a lifelong love for animals and her current household includes two dogs, three cats, and one horse. Stacy is also an avid traveler, skier, and horseback rider.
Stephanie has been working as a veterinary receptionist since 2001. She is also a dental assistant here in Irvine. An animal lover all her life, Stephanie grew up surrounded by dogs, fish, birds, rats and snakes. She currently lives in Huntington Beach with her husband of three years, their their cat Mason and bird Spaz.
Currently a technician and receptionist, Shannon has done everything from office management to emergency room technician since entering the veterinary field in 1996. Shannon is presently preparing to take the state exam to become a real estate appraiser; however, animals will always be a part of her life. Her brown tabby, Kodie, orange tabby, Seth and Yorkie, Paris Nicole are her pride and joy and often accompany their "mommy" to work.
Starting out as a technician assistant four years ago, Jeanette is now both a receptionist and technician. As a third year Biology major with a minor in Chemistry at Cal State Fullerton, Jeanette plans to transfer to UC Davis to obtain her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She resides in Rancho Santa Margarita with her 3-year old Pomeranian Marky, her 16-year old kitty Tinkerbell and her gecko Sobe.
Lisley has been working as a technician here in the U.S. since 1999. After finishing vet school in Brazil, Lisley moved here to California where she resides with her husband of three years and their two dogs, Champagne a Poodle mix and Holly, a Maltese. She recently passed the national board exam for veterinary medicine here in the U.S. and looks forward to practicing veterinary medicine in California.
Nichole is an emergency trained technician who has dedicated her life to the field for the past 5 years. Her skills have been utilized throughout Animal Hospital of Irvine's various areas as well as working as a doctor assistant at Advanced Critical Care. She is currently preparing to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for their nursing program. Nichole has been known to have a "bleeding Heart" and to take on many homeless or wounded pets. Her family consists of her dog, Penny and two kitties, Barbadoes and Alyja..
Debi has been a veterinary receptionist since 2004. After 20 years in the same field, Debi wanted a change and decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She had some practice already with her shepherd mix, Edie and cat, Montana. Debi grew up in West Los Angeles but moved to Irvine in 1998 where she currently resides with her husband of 15 years and their two children.
Wendy has been working as a technician assistant since 2002. Previously, she was a life-long resident of a small farming community in Illinois where she worked as a physical therapy assistant, raised three kids and numerous pets. Upon moving to California, Wendy decided a career change was in order. Being an avid animal lover, she chose to work in the veterinary field. She now resides in Irvine with her husband, Dan and their two dogs, a yellow lab, Abby, a golden retriever mix, Katie, and cat, Simon.
Alison has been working at veterinary clinics since 1990; first as a kennel manager then as a technician assistant. She always enjoyed working with animals. Pugs have a special place in her heart. Alison was born and raised in Southern California. Her interests include cooking and traveling. She is engaged to be married in 2005 and has a son, a daughter and two grandchildren.