We're Fear Free Certified Professionals

We put an emphasis on patients’ emotional wellbeing and strive to make visits as enjoyable as possible. Eight of our team members are ​Fear Free Certified and more are in training to become certified. Fear Free is an initiative to teach not only veterinary professionals but also pet parents how to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets.
Fear Free techniques we use include:
  • Low-stress handling to help reduce feelings of lost control or being trapped
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Food motivation with treats to reward pets
  • Cat-only and dog-only exam rooms
  • Use of feline pheromone sprays to encourage a sense of calm
  • Couches and comfortable furniture instead of metal exam tables
Learn more about our Fear Free commitment to you and your pet.

Meet Our Team

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Christy Rafferty, DVM
​Veterinarian / Owner
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Chelsea Cox
​Practice Manager
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Marissa May, RVT, ABCPDT
​Lead Technician / Certified Trainer
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Fern Carbajal
​Veterinary Technician
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Whitney Vander Griend
Receptionist
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Alli Awan
​Veterinary Technician
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Mallory Graber
​Veterinary Technician / Receptionist
Anastasia Alworth
Receptionist
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Karly Vander Griend
​Veterinary Technician
Rylan Rafferty
Animal Care Attendant
Miranda Williams
Animal Care Attendant
Evelyn Mariscal
Animal Care Attendant
Shariah Bell
Animal Care Attendant
Connor Sternberger
Animal Care Attendant