Jody
Jody
Jody has been the front office receptionist and office manager since 2000. She graduated with an associates degree in exotic animal training from the Exotic Animal Training & Management program at Moorpark College in 1996 and has studied and focused her training background in pet bird behavior ever since. Recently she received her certification as a parrot behavior consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Lorraine
Lorraine
Lorraine has been a veterinary assistant for the Cat & Bird Clinic since 1993. She formerly worked as a veterinary assistant at Santa Barbara Pet Hospital for 10 years before joining the Cat & Bird Clinic. Her area of expertise emphasizes feline medical care.
Connie
Connie
Connie has been a veterinary assistant for the Cat & Bird Clinic since 1995. Prior to joining us, she worked in a small animal practice in London, England. She is currently earning her degreein medical records from SBCC. Her current emphasis is in avian medicine.
Kelley
Kelley
Kelley has been with the Cat & Bird Clinic since July 2004 as the front office receptionist. She is invaluable to the front desk operations. Previously she worked at the Montecito Beauty salon for 9 years and has also worked as a model.
Penny
Penny
Penny joined our team as a receptionist in 2002. She had been a dental receptionist for many years prior to working with us. Her positive personality and caring nature are an invaluable asset to the practice.
Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey began as a volunteer at the clinic when she was only 10 years old. She has worked her way up to veterinary assistant and receptionist and is currently a full time student at SBCC pursuing her pre-veterinary major. She hopes to specialize in Avian Medicine and Surgery.
Cathy
Cathy
Cathy has been with the Cat & Bird Clinic since January 2001. She is the “behind the scenes” vehicle who keeps us organized by keeping our work areas well maintained. She also has a wealth of knowledge about parrot care and behavior from years of caring for her own pet parrots. You can often find her answering questions for clients who are new to bird care. She is an excellent resource!
