Tucson Veterinarians Who Care

Barbara, Certified Veterinary Technician

Barbara grew up on a ranch and has always had animals. She began volunteering at her local animal shelter where she became interested in training dogs and medical care for animals.

She started working as a veterinary assistant and became a Certified Dog Trainer. She graduated from the Pima Medical Institute Veterinary Assistant course and began working at Encanto Pet Clinic. Barbara has worked with dogs, cats, reptiles, small animals, fish and birds.

Barbara spends her time volunteering at Pima Animal Care Center, doing puzzles, reading, swimming and hiking. Currently, Barbara has 3 cats, a freshwater aquarium, a Ball Python, a Guinea Pig and also the occasional foster dog.

Jessica -BSc., Certified Veterinary Technician

Jessica graduated from The University of Arizona in 1997 with Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Veterinary Science and Microbiology.  She is proud to be an Alumnus of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority-Delta Chapter.

Jessica became an AZ State and Nationally Certified Technician in 1999.

She joined the Encanto Pet Clinic team in 2012, to focus on individualized patient care, surgical nursing and anesthesia monitoring.  Jessica is bilingual in English and Spanish.  Jessica was previously employed at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson; where she was the Clinical Supervisor of the Surgery, Neurology, Dentistry and Ophthalmology departments for seven years.

Jessica’s greatest joy and accomplishment is her daughter Alanah.

Ashley, Customer Service Representative Supervisor

Ashley was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Tucson with her family when she was three. Ashley has always had a love for animals and knew at a young age she would one day work with them.

Ashley started her career in the veterinary field in 2006, as a receptionist at Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson and has been dedicated to the field ever since. She joined the Encanto Pet Clinic family in Oct. 2013 and never plans on leaving. Ashley has a daughter Jadyn and son, Avery.  They share their home with their three kitties: Bobcat Owl Face, Mama Girl and Gizmo.

Gina, Certified Veterinary Technician/Technician Supervisor

Gina has been in the veterinary field since 1989.  She is a Certified Veterinary Technician and has been the Head Technician at Encanto Pet Clinic since July of 2001.  She supervises and instructs our other technicians and assistants, maintains all our equipment and inventory, as well as performs technician duties.  She has always had cats and dogs in her life. She has trained and shown dogs since she was a child as well as raised 2 yellow Labrador puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind.  She pursued her interest with animals at Pima Medical Institute and became a veterinary assistant.  She studied hard and took the State and National exams to become a Certified Technician in 1993.  She has worked in the veterinary field as an assistant, technician, receptionist, and a practice manager.  She also volunteered at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum as a keeper for several years and now volunteers at the Reid Park Zoo.

Gina was born in Southern California and moved to Tucson when she was young.  She has been married since 1991 and has 2 children, a daughter and a son. She has 2 furry children as well.  A gorgeous domestic longhair cat named Forrest and a very outgoing little pug named Squishy.  Gina and Squishy are a pet therapy team and work with Gabriel’s Angels to help children at risk.  She spends her free time supporting her son in school, Cub Scouts and soccer, loves to read, hike, and camp.