Companion Animal Wellness Center / Licensed Technicians

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

Licensed Technicians

	Karen Kinnaird EDUCATION: AS Veterinary Technology, Pierce College TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: 24 years, 21 as LVT HOW LONG CAWC: Since Opening Day WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: Small personal practice. Recognizing clients and patients. WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Our patients can't talk so finding out what's wrong with them when they are sick is frustrating. PETS: Pal & Porter (Jack Russell Terriers) HOBBIES: garden, ski, beachwalks, love living in Indianola PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS: Tutor high school students Waitress at steakhouse Indianola store RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. Sets example of slowing down and enjoying the wonderful, small details in life. RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: "Princess Bride" It's funny and makes me laugh every time. PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Australia and New Zealand. Beautiful and varied landscapes. Friendly people.

	Alicia Morris EDUCATION: Licensed Veterinary Technician TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: Since 1991, licensed since 1997. HOW LONG CAWC: Since summer 2007 WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: I like interacting with the pets and people. I also enjoy the people I work with. WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Euthanasia has always been a difficult part of my job. PETS: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 goats, 1 goose, 1 chicken HOBBIES: working around the house, playing with grandson, doing cross stitching. PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS: Boarding kennel Dog groomer Senior care giver RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: Not a lot of time for reading in my life. RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: "RV" with Robin Williams. It was a very funny movie and I can see the same thing happening to me on vacation. PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Australia. My husband has been there and told me all about it. Now I want to go.

	Alivia Kuzler EDUCATION: BS Marine Biology Licensed Veterinary Technician TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: Since 1997 HOW LONG CAWC: Since Summer 2007 WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: It's very rewarding to have a role in maintaining a healthy pet, even if he/she is not my own. Being able to follow a patient through all life stafes really enhances the bond. WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Finding time in the midst of a busy day to really appreciate how lucky I am to do what I do. PETS: Sadie (Aussie/Border Collie Tripod) Loopy (cat) Fry Guy (cat) HOBBIES: hiking, travel, random activities with friends, work out, volunteer at Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS: Waitress Retail Library Assistant RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: "The DaVinci Code". Really makes you rethink what you are taught to "know" about two conflicting ideologies. RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: Hard to say ~~~ I like a good drama, but I really like those slapstick comedies too. PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Italy (the wine), Spain (the culture), India (the culture), Morocco (always liked the name).