ARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Courtney is a dedicated and passionate veterinary assistant who has always had a love for animals. Growing up on a ranch in the small town of Montpelier, Idaho, she discovered her passion for animal care at a young age.
She attended Bear Lake High School where she was an active member of the FFA and played on the volleyball and softball teams. After graduating, Courtney decided to pursue a career in animal sciences, enrolling in Bridgerland Technical College in Logan, Utah to become a specialized veterinary assistant.
In August of 2022, Courtney moved to Burley to be with her husband whom she started dating. They got married in October of 2022.
Courtney began her career in the veterinary field while still in high school, and in November of 2022, she started working at Ark Animal Hospital. Her favorite aspect of working in veterinary medicine is the ability to help animals feel better and the constant opportunity to learn about new conditions and treatments.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband working on new projects or visiting Bear Lake to hang out with her family and friends. She has always loved working with animals of all shapes and sizes, and her dedication and passion for animal care is evident in her work as a veterinary assistant.
Dr. Jordan was raised locally in Rupert, Idaho and graduated from Minico High School in 2009. He received his undergraduate degree from Boise State University in 2013 and then went to veterinary school at Washington State University, receiving at his DVM in 2018. Dr. Nesbit moved back to Rupert in the spring of 2018 and began his career at Ark Animal Hospital. He and his wife Kathryn have one son, Lawson along with their two fur babies Nikko and Maeve.
"While growing up, I always enjoyed helping with my family's animals and have always had an aptitude for science; I decided to combine my two interests and go into the veterinary profession. When I was working as a veterinary assistant during my time in Boise, I really enjoyed helping with surgical procedures and found that the most rewarding part of the profession was seeing the gratitude that clients expressed for your efforts.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Member of the Ark
Kari became a member of the Ark team in 2015. She was born and raised on a small farm in Eastern Oregon. Kari attended Dallas Community College where she obtained her license as a Certified Medical Assistant. She moved to Idaho in 2014 and was given the opportunity to follow a lifelong dream of working in the animal medical field. Kari and her husband have 3 amazing children, who they raise on their small hobby farm.
"I have always had a desire to help both humans and animals and in this position, I get the chance to do both. Working with animals is an exciting challenge, they are unable to express what is wrong and it is the medical team's job to find out. Every day is an exciting adventure, that is full of diversity. It is a rewarding job being able to help a client's beloved pet.
Lisette was born and raised in Rupert, Idaho. She graduated from Minico High School in May 2022 and also completed the CNA program at Minico High School.
She has always dreamt of becoming a vet since she was 7 years old. Becoming a vet tech is just a step closer for her to reach her goal. Her favorite thing about working with animals is that she gets to live her childhood dream. She knew she was in the right profession because she enjoys coming to work every day and time flies when you are doing what you love.
She is the oldest of 2 in her family. Her interest has always been animals due to the fact that she was introduced to animals at a young age. She has had experience with large and small animals throughout her life.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Team Member
Saebree became a team member of Ark Animal Hospital in 2019. She has spent most of her life living in Idaho but is originally from Utah. In the spring of 2019, she became a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. Later, she graduated Minico High School in May 2021.