Monica Gregory

Center Manager

Hi my name is Monica Gregory. I’m excited to say I have worked in the veterinary field since 2010 and became a practice manager in 2012. Working with animals is my passion. Everyone in my immediate family has an animal, mostly because of me. There will most likely never come a time in my life where I won’t own an animal, as working with animals and helping owners with their beloved pets is what I was born to do. Some other things about me are, I love colorful things, hence why my hair is blue, I’m a very active person and love to workout. My two favorite sports are Formula 1 and Moto GP. I am a huge fan of gourmet doughnuts, and some things that I like to do on my free time are baking, doing my nails, or absolutely nothing.

Erin

Senior Veterinary Assistant

My name is Erin. Just thought I would give you a quick run down on who I am & why my picture is here on the internet. I work for Sunnycrest Animal Care Center & love it. Of course, I love animals. I love to visit & play with all the animals here in our boarding facility. I know they miss their family when they are staying with us so I feel it is of great importance to pay extra attention to all of them. I also love that we have grooming. It is always fun to see the expression on the owners’ face when they see the beautiful job our groomers have done. Most of all I love it when we get the chance to assure the owners that everything is going to be ok, “Their pets are in good hands”.

Maya E., R.V.T.

Registered Veterinary Technician

My name is Maya Pinto, I completed my Veterinary Technology degree at Carrington College. I then became a Registered Veterinary Technician in February of 2015. I have been working with animals since I was 16 years old, I started out volunteering at the Downey Animal Shelter. I have worked and volunteered at various animal hospitals over the past years. Each hospital teaching me new things. I have also volunteered at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, working with the reptiles and lorikeets. I hope to some day work with large exotic animals but I still equally enjoy working with small animals. Hope to see you soon!

Samantha S.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Hi! My name is Sam, I am one of the Registered Veterinary Technicians here at Sunnycrest Animal Care Center! I have been working in Veterinary Medicine since 2018 and graduated from the RVT program at Stanbridge University in 2019. I have always had a love for animals and strive to be their voice. I have a special interest in Emergency and Critical Care as well as marine life and brachycephalic breeds. From 2016-2017 I volunteered at the Aquarium of the Pacific in their Education Department teaching people how to conserve our marine life. If I am not at work, you’ll either find me cuddling my 2 English Bulldogs named Barnum and Bailey, alongside their Rottweiler/German Shepherd sister named Jade, or teaching/dancing at a Tahitian Dance Troupe called Te Varua Ori. Besides being an RVT, I am a professional Tahitian dancer and have competed and performed around the world. If you’re ever looking for me at Sunnycrest, I’ll probably be snuggling with a bulldog! Please tell your furbaby I said hi!

Julissa

Senior Veterinary Assistant/Boarding Manager

 Hello, my name is Julissa! I graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology. I have always loved animals and knew they would always be a part of my life. My ultimate career goal is to work at a wildlife sanctuary caring for the animals and focusing on conservation efforts. I’m a proud owner of three amazing adorable dogs! Ernie, my 15 year old chihuahua was my first dog. Then followed Sophie (10 year old Maltipoo) and Maya (4 year old Maltipoo/Chihuahua Mix). I could not imagine my life without dogs! I love working at Sunnycrest Animal Care Center because I get to meet and help care for wonderful pets.

Brooke

Veterinary Student/Boarding Manager/Veterinary Assistant

Hi, my name is Brooke.  I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly Pomona in 2016.  I started working here at Sunnycrest after graduation and I love it!  Ever since I was little I wanted to be a veterinarian and I’m slowly working to accomplish that goal.  I used to volunteer with Found Animals at SEACCA in Downey and I loved every minute of it.  I love seeing how excited the animals are to come here and I especially enjoy giving them lots of love and attention.  I have a crazy little pug named Snotz at home along with two other dogs and two cats.

Caroline

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Hello my name is Caroline.  Currently, I am a student at Cal State Fullerton getting my bachelors degree in Health Science.  I started working here at Sunnycrest Animal Care Center in 2015.  Before working here I was lost as to what I wanted to do with my future.  From the moment I walked in to Sunnycrest I knew with all my heart that I wanted to continue my life working with Animals.  I have found my passion working here and I love what I do.  As far as my pets go, I have two cats Tiger and Noches and one border collie named Riley.

Christina T.

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Hello, I’m Christina! I have a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Cal Poly Pomona and am working towards my goal of helping animals and their humans. I worked at an animal shelter prior to Sunncyrest. In my free time, I volunteer with a nonprofit therapeutic horse-riding program. I’m thankful for the learning opportunities from the doctors and my colleagues at Sunnycrest and love working with such dedicated people to care for your beloved pets! At home, I currently have a broccoli-loving pup named Boba.

Amanda L

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Hi, my name is Amanda. I graduated from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s in animal science specializing in animal behavior. Before joining Sunnycrest, I worked at a necropsy lab that was part of the UC Davis veterinary school. I was also an animal behaviorist for the Patricelli Lab studying sage grouse and aggression. I hope to become a veterinarian in the future with the mentorship of all the vets at Sunnycrest. I enjoy my time at Sunnycrest and I hope you do too.

Audrey S.

Veterinary Assistant

Phoebe C.

Senior Veterinary Assistant/Boarding Manager

Hi! My name is Phoebe. I started working here at Sunnycrest right after graduating from the University of California, San Diego in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Human Biology. I love working here with all the staff and animals that I get to see everyday. My dream is to eventually attend a veterinary school and follow in the footsteps of our amazing doctors. Right now I have two dogs named Sparky and Dohzhu. When I’m not at work, you can find me spending time with them, playing games online or at the local arcade!

Cameren

Hi, I’m Cameren. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in the spring of 2022 with a B.S. in Animal Science and have been working towards my goal of becoming a veterinarian. I hope to someday open an animal sanctuary for animals of all kinds. Before Sunnycrest I had worked at a pet boarding facility and on a small horse ranch over the summer. At home, I have a poodle mix named Bo and 4 cats named Finn, Mini, Scout, and Atti. If you ask me how they’re doing I could go on and on about them.  Other than working at Sunnycrest I love to create! I enjoy drawing digitally or working on 3D models for various video games. I’ve only been at Sunnycrest briefly but have already met so many amazing people and learned so much. I love being able to help people and animals alike.

Michelle C.

Veterinary Assistant

Michelle L.

Veterinary Assistant

Anita K.

Veterinary Assistant

Hi, my name is Anita! I have two adorable cats named Nimbus and Dewey. In 2022, I graduated from UC Davis majoring in wildlife, fish, and conservation biology and minoring in animal science. I previously interned at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and worked as a lab assistant in the Teh Lab studying Delta Smelt. My dream is to go to veterinary school to become a wildlife/aquatic veterinarian. The time I’ve spent here at Sunnycrest has been unforgettable. I appreciate the clinical skills and veterinary knowledge I’ve learned from the doctors and technicians. I hope to help you and your pet get the best care possible here at Sunnycrest!

Jenny K.

Veterinary Assistant

Hello! My name is Jenny, and I have been a veterinary assistant at Sunnycrest since the summer of 2022, right after graduating from University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. My love for animals has driven me to volunteer at local shelters and adoption centers since high school. I have also worked with laboratory cats in my undergraduate years. Fun fact: despite the field I am in, the only pet I have is a 3 year old betta fish named Poppy! I hope to adopt either a cat or dog in the near future.

Brianna C.

Veterinary Assistant

Tracy Grimes

(Retired) Registered Veterinary Technician/Retired Center Manager

My name is Tracy and I have given my heart to helping animals for most of my life.  I am very fortunate that I get to spend my days helping these trusting creatures.  Over the years, I have had the pleasure of rescuing many cats and working with doctors, technicians and other staff at Sunnycrest. I feel I can truly make a difference.