Our Staff

• Dr. Paula E Parker , DVM

  
  

  Owner, graduated ISU in 1983. Dr. Parker has five cats and three dogs. Enjoys roses, and antique chocolate molds. She grows a large garden, has a pond and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rio Linda/Elverta Recreation and Park District 

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• Dr. Karen Rauhaus , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Rauhaus has been employed since 2002. She graduated from Colorado State University in 2001 with a DVM. Dr. Rauhaus also has a BSN degree from University of Iowa that was obtained in 1979. She has two cats and enjoys hiking, kayaking, horseback riding and playing softball.

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• Matt Prator , DVM

  
  Employed since August 2008. Dr. Prator graduated from UC Davis in 2001. He has 2 dogs. In is spare time he likes restoring old trucks, water skiing and hiking in the Sierras.
  

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• Sandi

  
  

  Employed by Dr. Parker since 1987. Graduated Arizona State University where she studied art. Sandi has one cat and six dogs. She shows English Setters. To learn more about her and her English Setters visit her website at www.indianbend.com

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• Carol

  
  

  Employed since 1994. Graduated from UC Davis in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Biology. Carol has two dogs and enjoys playing English Handbells and camping.

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• Jean , RVT,VDT

  
  

  Employed since June 1996. Graduated Western Career College 1996 and passed the State board exam for Veterinary Technician March of 1997. Jean has three daughters, four cats and two dogs. She is involved with Bobby Sox Softball, and involved with her church. In her spare time she loves camping and fishing and playing softball.

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• Tanisia , RVT,VDT

  
  

  Employed since 1998. Graduated Western Career College with an AS degree in Veterinary Technology. Tanisia has two cats and one dog.

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• Melissa , RVT

  
  

  Employed since 8/06. Melissa graduated WCC in 2007. She has 1 cat and enjoys reading and writing.

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• Jane

  
  

  Employed since December 2000. Currently attending CSU Sacramento a degree in Kinesiology is expected in the spring of 2007. Jane has four cats, a turtle and fish. She enjoys snowboarding.

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• Stephanie

  
  

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• Debbie

  
  

  Debbie has been employed since 7/07. She has 3 dogs and 3 horses. Debbie also does Chihuahua Rescue and Horse Rescue.

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• Crystal

  
  

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• Melissa

  
  

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• Samantha

  
  Our youngest employee. Started in July 2007. She is a sophmore (10th grade) at Rio Linda High School. She has grown up with animals and has always loved to come to work with her mom (Jean) since she was 4 years old. She is very active in her church and loves to play softball and volleyball. She plans on going to college to be an orthodontist.

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• Terri

  
  

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• Johnson

  
  

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• Cristina

  
  

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