Hospital Staff - Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

Krista Hawes is a behavior consultant and veterinary nurse at Brookfield Veterinary Hospital. She is also the hospital's personnel manager. She joined the team in 2000 and is proud of the high-quality care offered in a warm, friendly and compassionate environment.

Krista rehabilitates dogs with demanding behavior problems and places them with new families. She also rides her dressage horse, Romany, and aspires to show professionally. Her animal companions include dogs Clyde Amos, Grace and Zaire (all of whom are therapy dogs) and cats Charlie and Walle.

In addition to her duties at the hospital, Krista is an independent professional dog trainer. She is also working towards her PhD in psychology. A passionate reader, Krista can often be found among the shelves of any bookstore. She also enjoys shopping for antiques, baking, hiking and traveling.

The in-patient coordinator and lead veterinary technician at Brookfield Veterinary Hospital since 2007, Audrey Hamilton is proud to be part of the friendly, caring staff at the hospital and enjoys providing high-quality care for pets.

While her spare time is devoted to her son, she also enjoys boating, skiing, going on vacations and being a car enthusiast with her husband. The family also includes two cats, Squishy and Pacino.

Susan Tharp, LVT is a licensed veterinary technician, an in-patient nurse, and the OSHA Safety Director for Brookfield Veterinary Hospital. She began her veterinary nursing career caring for penguins, parrots, and waterfowl at Sea World of San Diego. Susan holds a degree in biology and has studied at the Veterinary Technology Program at Cedar Valley College of Dallas, Texas. She is skilled at dentistry and is certified by the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians. Susan is proud to be part of the professional, compassionate team and she takes pride in getting to know each client and each pet on an individual basis.

At home, Susan enjoys the companionship of a Westie named Tessie, a bunny named Attila the Bun, and an aquatic frog who doesn't answer to any name. Reading, playing tennis, and sewing quilts are among her many hobbies. She loves being in the mountains where she marvels at the splendor of a winter snowfall.

Patient nurse Angie Hacker has been a member of the Brookfield Veterinary Hospital staff since 2006. She loves working with the caring, friendly staff and feels the close relationship among the staff transfers to clients and pets. She is proud of the individual care each client and patient receives.

Angie's home is full of pets and she enjoys the companionship of three dogs, Duey, Chico and Annie; six cats, Miles, Monk, BooBoo, Moxie, Polly and Kirby; and three African Clawed Frogs, Larry, Moe and Curly. Reading, cooking, studying and playing computer games are among her many hobbies.

Outpatient nurse Sara Houle has been a member of the Brookfield Veterinary Hospital staff since 2008. She loves being part of the caring staff and enjoys the opportunity to apply her teaching experience to answering clients' questions and helping pets.

In her spare time, Sara enjoys writing, hiking, camping, singing and playing video games and tabletop games. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her fiance, Jeff. She enjoys the companionship of her two cats, Benjamin and Timothy, and a Yorkshire Terrier, Penny.

Veterinary assistant Erin Phillips has been a member of the Brookfield Veterinary Hospital team since 2007. She enjoys helping clients and their pets have a warm, comfortable experience at the hospital and loves caring for pets. Erin is certified by the American Red Cross in dog and cat first aid and also works a second job as a dog groomer and pet sitter. Erin and her dog, Smokey, an American Staffordshire Terrier, have done work with Pitbull awareness and pet therapy. Her other animal companions include Rosko, an American Pitbull Terrier; Api, a cat; and a bearded dragon, Tokka.

Dog grooming and pet sitting take up most of Erin's spare time, though she loves doing both. Gardening, traveling, hiking, sewing and cooking for her friends are some of her other many hobbies.

Sheena Walters is the in-patient nurse at Brookfield Veterinary Hospital. She is currently awaiting her VTNE licensing results. She enjoys being part of the friendly, knowledgeable staff and takes pride in knowing the staff truly cares about the well-being of all its clients.

Outside of work, Sheena enjoys camping, cooking, fishing and boating. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her cats, Chloe and Laylee.

Aimee Hood has cared for pet guests as a nurse and kennel assistant at Brookfield Veterinary Hospital since August 2008. She loves learning new things about animal care and enjoys working with the friendly staff.

When she's not at work, Aimee is studying and filling out college applications. She is the president of her school's 4-H club and the captain of the Redmond High School swim team. At home, she enjoys the companionship of her three dogs, Donnie, Maggie and Kazu, and a gecko named Jake. Donnie received her International Championship in October 2007 and Aimee shows him through 4-H and the American Kennel Club. She also volunteers with Donnie at a retirement home through the Delta Society's Pet Partner Program.