Gretchen's passion for animals took her to Wisconsin where she received
an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Argosy
University. She was then eager to return to her homeland in the great
state of Idaho. Gretchen says she likes working at Habitat because its
a great place and she was interested in learning holistic medicine.
When she is not working she enjoys camping, fishing, archery and pretty
much anything outdoors! She cares for her own personal zoo of animals
at home, including: 3 dogs, 4 cats, 1 rat and 4 mice!
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As a child, Sarah said she drove her parents crazy with the question “Can we keep him?” in reference to the latest stray cat or dog brought home. Sarah has been involved with animal rescue her whole life, leading up to her current role as Board member and Treasurer for Northwest Animal Companions. Her career took a different path, including jobs as a CPA and Director of Financial Reporting for Albertsons. When the finance and corporate world became less attractive to Sarah, she re-evaluated life and what made her happy. The answer was animals! With that Sarah became a student again, earning an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology, while working the swing shift as a Veterinary Assistant at WestVet Emergency. Sarah is thrilled to now be a member of the Habitat team and back in the day world. She says "I couldn’t be happier that my life went to the DOGS (and Cats)!"
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the amazing experience of working with various animals in a holistic
veterinary setting at Habitat Veterinary Health Center. Given Sam’s interest in working as a naturopathic nurse
practitioner, she has been given multiple opportunities to learn about
holistic nutrition and alternative medicine at Habitat. She is proud to have introduced
Bach Remedy to Habitat as well as introduce her own line of paw salve
called, “Paw Jam.” When Sam is not answering questions, checking
patients in and assisting Dr’s Linenberger, Maleki, and Baker, she
is a full time student at Boise State University, readying herself for
a Masters degree in Nursing. In her personal time, Sam enjoys reading,
running, biking, cooking, and cuddling her 9-year old Maine Coon cat
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Emily was born and raised right here in beautiful Boise, ID. She has always been an animal lover and volunteered at
the Idaho Humane Society at age 12. She is known by family and friends
as the "pet rescuer". She happily shares her home with a rabbit and
three dogs, Daisy, Lily, and the latest addition, Rowdy. Until she
joined the Habitat team, Emily owned River City Pet Sitting,
and was trusted and loved by her clients and their pets. She is
excited to be pursuing her dream of helping animals in need. Emily
enjoys cooking, gardening, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. |
