Desert Veterinary Clinic
Providing Quality Pet Care
Call: (509) 946-4138

Meet Our Staff


Laurie

Practice Manager

Laurie graduated from Fort Steilacoom Community College in 1982 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.  She started her career with Desert Veterinary Clinic in 1985 as a technician and transitioned into clinic management.  She enjoys trips to Priest Lake, crafts and her family which includes three adult children, 1 cat and 1 dog.


Gabi

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Gabi earned her Associates in Veterinary Technology with honors from Yakima Valley Community College in June 2008.  She has been a licensed Veterinary Technician at Desert Veterinary Clinic since she graduated. Her favorite things to do include attending Tri-City Americans hockey games, camping and spending time with family.  Gabi shares her home with a group of cats and a Pomeranian.  She has always loved animals and loves every aspect of her job.


Christy

Patient Care Coordinator, LVT

Christy is a licensed veterinary technician who graduated with her Associates of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Colorado Mountain College in 1998.  She has lived in the Tri-Cities since 2009 and shares her home with her husband, daughter, 6 cats, 3 dogs, 20 chickens,  and 4 horses!  She enjoys working her horses for Trail riding competitions, reading and jigsaw puzzles.   She dreams of traveling more and moving to Colorado!


Deena

Assistant

Deena is currently working towards becoming a Veterinary Technician. She has always loved working with animals and that has only grown over time. She lives in Prosser with her husband and their three dogs. She enjoys hiking and kayaking in her free time. 


Brandon

Assistant

 Brandon earned his Bachelors of Science in Animal Science at Montana State University in May of 2020.   He has experience working in large animal medicine as well as in rabbitry.  Brandon is currently studying and applying to vet school.


Mariah

Assistant

After going through a few careers in the animal field, working with animals in a medical field has become Mariah's true passion.   She is currently taking classes to become a licensed Veterinary Technician.  


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