NORWALK ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
My name is Amanda and I'm a Technician at Norwalk Animal Hospital. I've spent my life around animals of all kinds, especially horses. When I went to college I started working in show barns and made my passion my career. I'm currently a student at Penn Foster to become a certified Veterinary Technician with goals to become a large animal Tech. I am the proud mom of a dachsund, a pitbull, a cat and a horse. In my spare time I love to hike and compete with my horse at local and away shows.
I'm Anna, the Office Assistant at Norwalk Animal Hospital. I grew up in Poland and moved to the US in 1993 and graduated high school in Norwalk. I have been at NAH since 2008, starting at the Front Desk. I take a great deal of pride in my work and cherish the long-time relationships I've formed with clients. I have always had a special bond with animals, starting at an early age with our family Doberman and Giant Schnauzer. One of my greatest joys is spending time with my beloved English Pointer, Lily. I have three awesome nieces and a nephew, and I love spending time with family and friends. I have an active role in a local non-profit formed in honor of my late niece, Isabella, who battled Spinal Muscular Atrophy and help plan her memorial walk every year. I also enjoy baking and movies.
Hi, my name is Carissa! I'm from Milford CT and have lived there my entire life. Ever since I was little I had a passion for helping animals. I went to school to become a certified veterinary assistant and I'm currently enrolled to become a technician. I have a beautiful Siberian Husky. During our free time we love snow storms, going for runs, and stopping to get some ice cream.
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Hi, I'm Christine, one of the technicians at Norwalk Animal Hospital. I am a Certified Veterinary Technician and have been with the Hospital since 2001. Like many of our clients I have several pets of my own including a dog (Emi), three cats (Aila, Miyu, and Renji), and two parrots (Handsome and Grey-Bird) - all of which were rescues. I have always had a special bond with animals and am glad to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I use my knowledge and passion to help others form a greater understanding of veterinary technology and help them to provide compassionate care for patients, as well as clients, in our practice.
Hi there, I am Erick Sanchez and I'm a receptionist at Norwalk Animal Hospital. As a Norwalk native, I have only heard positive things about this hospital, which is why I'm so glad to be a part of this team. Growing up my family had 6 dogs, 4 birds and way too many goldfish, so, I would consider myself an animal lover. In my spare time, I'm a performer for a lot of theaters around the Fairfield County area.
I graduated from Mercy College in 1999 with a Bachelor's of Science in Veterinary Technology. I began working at Norwalk Animal Hospital in 2000 as a licensed Veterinary Technician. In 2012 I completed my certification through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and joined Sound Paws as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant. As I continue my career in the Veterinary field, I'm also registered for training to get certified as a Medical Interpreter. Through the years I've owned all rescued pets. Now I have four orange cats and a Mini Schnauzer named Poppy. I enjoy going on vacation with my family and love to plan new adventures.
I have lived in Norwalk, CT since 1990. Of all the jobs I have held, working in the veterinary field has been the most rewarding. I have been working in the veterinary field for over seven years. In those years it has been a great learning experience. When not working I enjoy spending time with my family, pet sitting, and dog walks.
I grew up in Staten Island, N.Y. where I graduated from SUNY Buffalo, then received my Master's in Counseling Psychology from New York University. Before coming to Norwalk Animal Hospital I worked in a variety of settings including educational institutions, non-profit organizations, community agencies, and the corporate world. In my spare time I enjoy painting, spin classes, going to the beach, and spending time with my family and adorable Havanese, Britney Jean (aka Bee Boo).
I was born and raised in Queens, New York and wanted nothing more than to become a veterinarian since I was three years old. In 2012 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I worked for several years as a veterinary assistant at a small animal clinic in Roslyn, New York before attending The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. During my four years at Ohio State, I developed a special interest in Ophthalmology and Dentistry. I am excited to be able to use this knowledge, as well as my medical experience, while working alongside the fantastic staff at Norwalk Animal Hospital. In my free time, I enjoy snowboarding and archery, as well as spending time with my husband, and our animals Timber, Sprout, and Sobek.
I grew up on the North Shore of Long Island then graduated from Lake Forest College. I then graduated from BelRea Institute of Animal Technology. I have worked as a Certified Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager in Illinois, Colorado, and Connecticut and have been at Norwalk Animal Hospital since 1999. Outside of work I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and spending time with my three teenage children and four pets.