Receptionists
Sue was born in the San Fernando Valley and raised in Yorba Linda, California. She has a dog, Dixie, and two cats, Fred and Angel. She lived in Europe for seven years, from 1990 to 1997. She has been working at Yolinda Animal Hospital since 2006 and is loving it. Sue likes to play golf and tennis, to bowl and spends her weekends with family and friends.
Christine has worked in the veterinary business for 6 years. She really enjoys being able to help animals, whether they are hurt, or in need of a new home, and has placed three dogs in loving homes, one of which was her own! She also rescued a cat, Thomas; adopted another from in front of Albertsons, Mishu; and took in a feral, Felipe! She also has a boxer mix named Stuie, a very smart dog! Christine attended CSULB and CSUF, where studied pre-vet and business management. In her spare time she likes to visit the gym, play tennis, and cuddle up with a good book!
Kristi was born and raised in Southern California. She and her husband have a cat, Dori, and two dogs, Squishie and Maiko (shown). Kristi loves animals and has been working in the veterinary industry since 2004. In her spare time she likes to fish, swim, bike ride, play softball and spend time with her family.
Kristi is currently on maternity leave.
Veterinary Technicians
Thalia has been interested in the animal field since she was little. She graduated from Santa Ana college in 2009 and plans to register at vet school soon. She has been working in the veterinary business for more than 5 years and loves being a veterinary technician. She owns two dogs (Milo and Mimosa) and two cats (Jessy and Sammy), which she rescued some years ago. She is having baby Aaron in November but will be ready to return to work and help injured patients.
Jessica was born and raised in Anaheim. She has one cat, Kitten Mittens. In her spare time she likes to visit the river in Arizona and the desert.
Dani is new to California, having been raised in several different homes from Seattle to Portland to Salt Lake City. Her family has three cats: Cali, Max and Sophie. She has a special interest in animals and film.
Assistants
Casey was born and raised in Southern California. She loves animals and has two cats, Rudy and Bailey, and a dog, Eddie. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, playing with her animals, and hanging out with friends and family.
Arturo is Tony’s grooming assistant, and veterinary technician. He likes watching soccer on TV, and has a dog of his own.
Management
Yolinda Animal Hospital is managed by
Richard, Dr. Olsen’s husband. Richard is a doctor too – he has a PhD in chemistry from Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, and is also a licensed patent agent. Like his wife, Richard loves animals. He is particularly interested in photographing them.
