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











Veterinary Assistants - Medical



Kim King
EDUCATION:
BS Recreation, Appalachain State

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: 
Since fall 2002

HOW LONG CAWC: 
Since fall 2004

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: 
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WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: 
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PETS: 
Muzzie (cat), Allstar (dog), Belize (horse)

HOBBIES: 
skiing, riding, watching my children

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:

Mother of two teens


RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: 
Have started 3, yet to finish one.  Who has time to read?

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: 
"Pirates of the Carribean I & II"  Johnny Depp's performance.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: 
Australia. Different types of landscapes and cultures
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Vickie Weiss
EDUCATION:
Animal Technology Associate
Licensed Veterinary Technician

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: 
Since 1981

HOW LONG CAWC: 
Since fall 2004

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: 
I love the critters, my fellow coworkers

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: 
Working once a week (my choice) and keeping up with my memory.

PETS:  
Stogie (Great Dane).  Beep, Lizzie (cats).  Dee-con, Bait (mice)

HOBBIES:
motorcycle riding, kayaking

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:

Owner of Viking Consignments & Book Replay


RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: 
"Michael J. Fox-Autobiography."  Inspiring guy & cute.

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: 
"Wild Hogs"  Made me laugh. Silly.  Felt good.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: 
Africa.  Animals, weather, culture intrigues me.
 
Stephanie Sitting Dog

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD:
1 year


HOW LONG CAWC: 
September 2009

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: 
Helping sick patients recover and educating owners about prevention.  Walking in to a wagging tail and kisses.

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Seeing injured pets.

PETS: 
Duke (Pitbull)
            Mikey (Red Eared Slider)
            Various foster pets for Kitsap Humane Society


HOBBIES:
Hiking, biking, camping, etc

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:

Pet Store
Humane Society


RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: 
"GI Joe" - action packed.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY:
Egypt.  To see the pyramids.





Tracy Kusian
EDUCATION:
BS Biology from Eastern Connecticut State University

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: First position.


HOW LONG CAWC: 
Since summer 2007

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB: 
I really enjoy working with, as well as being a part of, such a compassionate group of people who care so much about keeping our clients informed and their pets as healthy as possible.

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Right now it is becoming familiar with procedures while also being time efficient!

PETS: 
Ash, Ginger & Barnabus (all cats)

HOBBIES:
Read & collect books.  Movies at home and the theatre.  Cooking, Walking local trails, bird watching, gardening

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:

Barista
Lighting consultant
Assistant Director of Gift store
Supervisor of Aquarium exhibit interpreters
Assistant aquarist


RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore - it's a book you can't put down until you finish.  It's sad, funny & bizarre rolled into one.  Moore is a unique writer!

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY: 
Too many to mention!  Some of my favorites are:  "Crash", "Napoleon Dynamite", "Little Miss Sunshine", "Grandma's Boy".

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: 
Galapagos Island - a chance to view unique flora & fauna in their natural habitat.
 
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.