Staff

Reception

Taylor Johnson

Hi! My name is Taylor Johnson, I joined the team at Northwest Animal Hospital in January 2024 as a receptionist. I’ve been in the veterinary field for 5 years and have loved it so much!  I obtained my Veterinary Assistant license back in 2023.  I have 3 cats, a Toy Australian shepherd, and a bearded dragon (Indy, Leo, Mittens, Lexi, Peanut Maria). In my spare time I like to do photography, sketching, anything crafts, and hanging out with my boyfriend, friends, and family. The best part about my job is how many people and pets I meet in a day, and getting to be there for our clients when they need someone the most, not to mention the great friends and relationships I’ve made along the way. 

Erin Turner

Hello, My name is Erin, and I have been working with Northwest Animal Hospital since the end of July 2022. I am a receptionist here and enjoy the fast-paced aspect of my job as well as the diversity it brings. I have two dogs at home, a treeing walker hound named Ben who is 6 years young, and a Redbone hound mix named Ryker who is 1. In my free time, I enjoy coloring, watching TV, and playing with my pups.

Olivia

Hello! My name is Olivia and I’ve been working at Northwest Animal Hospital since June of 2024 as a receptionist. I currently have 2 dogs named Nala and Pippen and several fish. In my free time, I love hiking, skiing, horseback riding, drawing, and playing video games from time to time. I am currently a student looking forward to pursuing my career in the Vet-Med field. My favorite part about working at Northwest Animal Hospital is being a part of a team that is dedicated to helping animals when they need it most. 

Technicians

Bobbi Stellman

Hi, My name is Bobbi Stellman and I started working at Northwest Animal Hospital in 2013 as a Veterinary Technician. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, a crested gecko, and a turtle. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my animals, doing projects around the house, traveling, and spending time with my daughter. The best part about my job is helping the patients before, during, and after the healing process.

Ericca Peinado

Hi! My name is Ericca Peinado and I started working for Northwest Animal Hospital in October of 2015 as a Veterinary Technician. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, a gecko, and a tank full of fish. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gaming, and hanging out at the park with my kiddo. The best part of my job is loving and caring for the patients.

Adriana Leiter

Hi, I’m Adriana and I started at Northwest Animal Hospital in March of 2016 as a receptionist and kennel attendant. In August of 2019, I became a veterinary technician. I have 1 cat, 1 dog, and a bearded dragon. In my free time, I like to hang out with my dog, go hiking, travel, and I love trying new brunch places! The best part about my job are the patients and the constant learning. 

Heather Dennen

I’m Heather. I’ve been with Northwest Animal Hospital since April 2018. I’m a certified Veterinary Technician. I have two cats, Princess Graycie and Princess Luna. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my kids and grandkids. The best part about my job is having the opportunity to help owners and their pets in good times and the bad.

Hannah Meszaros

I joined Northwest Animal Hospital back in August of 2015. I am a technician but have also been in kennel and reception. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon. I like to spend time with my family and be outdoors in my free time. The best part about my job is getting to be a part of saving their lives and watching our long-time patients grow.

Lexi

Hey! My name is Lexi and I started here at Northwest Animal Hospital in 2020. I have one sweet and spicy tripod kitty named McCoy and a pug mix named Wilma. When I’m not working taking care of your fur babies, I’m spending with my two sweet daughters and my awesome husband! We all love to get outside however we can and have fun, family adventures. I love being a technician at our hospital, as we all believe in the care we provide you and your pet. I am very passionate about patient care and client education, so if you ever meet me at Northwest I would love to chat with you about any questions you have! I look forward to seeing you! 

Amanda G.

Hi! I’m Amanda G. and I started working for Northwest Animal Hospital in April of 2018 as a Veterinary Technician. I have 4 cats – Jack, Joker, Salvator, and Sunny. In my free time, I enjoy being with my husband and kids camping and exploring the outdoors. The best part of my job is getting to care for sick and injured patients and see them go home with their families.

Santana Smith

Hi! I’m Santana and I joined Northwest Animal Hospital in December of 2022. I have 3 mini schnauzers, 1 cat, and a leopard gecko. I like to ride horses in my free time. The best part of my job is all of the animals I get to interact with!

Spencer Lauda

I joined Northwest Animal Hospital in October 2024 as a Technician. I currently have one dog named Lena. She is an Aussie Great Pyrenees and something else all mixed. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors. I grew up camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, cliff jumping, kayaking, and snowboarding. It’s safe to say if I can get outdoors I will take the opportunity to do so. Plus, Lena seems to love it just as much as I do and is always right along with me for the adventure. I’m currently working through my bachelor’s degree in biology at Boise State. Once I’m done, I hope to go to Vet school hopefully staying close to Idaho.  The one thing I enjoy about working here is the staff and the passion they have. 

Julia Bergseng

Hi! I’m Julia Bergseng, I joined Northwest Animal Hospital in July of 2024 as a veterinary technician. I started as a veterinary shadow in April of 2024. I’ve enjoyed learning and working with all the staff at the hospital. I have two dogs both of which I will brag or complain about at any opportunity. I enjoy hiking and camping during my free time and spending time with my family.

Leah Azevedo

Hello, my name is Leah Azevedo and I am a Veterinarian Technician at Northwest Animal Hospital. I joined the team in mid-November of 2024.  My fiancé and I have one tabby cat named Cleo Blue, she is 2 years old. We are hoping to get her a friend in the next year or so, just waiting on the right fur baby to come along. When I am not at work I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, as well as lifting and doing yoga. Outside of work I also enjoy coaching cheer, spending time with my amazing partner, and spending time in the outdoors. My favorite part about my job is helping animals feel better and being there for owners in their most vulnerable moments. Being the person to help owners through the struggles of animal health and being pet parents is the most rewarding career I could ever ask for. The best part of my job is knowing at the end of the day, that I did everything I could to help animals be the healthiest they can be! Every day our team accomplishes that goal by providing the best animal health possible, at Northwest Animal Hospital we truly care about our patients and provide terrific health care.

Kennel Technicians

Kelsey Dicus

I have been working in the veterinary industry since October of 2015. I started out as a Kennel Tech at Northwest Animal Hospital. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to move to Texas where I am from, in 2018 where I continued working as a Kennel Tech for Belton Small Animal Clinic. There I met my fiance Trenton. After 4 years, I was called back to my old job here to help the kennel become better, giving me the title of Kennel Manager. Between Trenton and I, we have 4 dogs, Ranger, Rooster, Delilah, and Chico. In my spare time, I’m either hanging out at home, with family and friends or going for walks. The best part of my job is seeing the clients and patients happy with the care that is provided by this clinic.

Jacqi Jenkauski

My name is Jacqi Jenkauski, I joined the Northwest Animal Hospital team as a Kennel Attendant in May of 2024. I have a lovable, 6 year old cat named Athena and she is a Cancer, just like me. In my free time, I like to roller skate, going at least 3 times a week! What I love most about my job is the connection I have with my coworkers.  

Abigail Barber

My name is Abigail Barber, and I have been a kennel attendant at Northwest Animal Hospital since June of 2024. I grew up on a farm raising cattle and have a year-old border collie named Enzo. When I am not at work I enjoy being outdoors doing anything from snowboarding to swimming. I have enjoyed every day I have been working at Northwest, I love working with all of the unique animals and can’t wait for the many years to come. 

Courtney Simon

Hey! I’m Courtney and I started at Northwest Animal Hospital in September of 2024 and
currently work as a Kennel Technician. I am very involved in the Idaho Agricultural
industry and currently, I have one dairy heifer named Tennessee and I raise meat sheep
for sale. In my free time, I enjoy working with my livestock and keeping up with farm
chores! The best part of my job here is getting to know all the animals and their different
personalities and learning how to best handle each animal.

Doni Tosh

I started working at Northwest Animal Hospital in October of 2024. I have a chocolate Labrador named, Maggie May, and a calico kitty named, Babycup. I enjoy art and painting whenever I can. I also am a bit of a homebody so I like watching movies, listening to music, and hanging out with my family. The best part about my job is absolutely the rewarding feeling of knowing that even though these animals are not mine, I get to love them and treat them as if they were my own baby. I love the feeling of knowing they’re safe, healthy, and happy under my care.