Sandy
Hospital Executive CEO
I think back to the days when I was asked, “What would you like to be when you grow up?” I feel very fortunate to be able to say I am living my answer to that question. I am the Hospital CEO Manager for the most state-of-the-art animal hospital. I enjoy being an advocate for the animals. I take pride in being able to whisper in their ears and smile when I say, “you’re in great hands here.” I am proud of our staff and I know they are all here because of their love of animals. After all these are the people who take care of my own three yokies and one Chihuahua (Abbie, Joie, Lillie, and Chilupe)
It is a full time job running a facility that is available to its clients 24/7. When I am not at the office, thanks to a trustworthy staff, I can be found on the golf course. A more serious side of my time off is volunteering my services for Hibiscus Children’s Village. It is a wonderful facility that provides safety for abused, abandoned and neglected children. I am honored to be the current president of the foundation board. Animals and children need advocates. So I am living my dream. I help them both!
- Life long love advocating for animals
- CEO of Divine Animal Hospital for 15 years
- Hands on personal, relationships with all staff members
- President of the Hibiscus Children's Village
- Enjoys being on the golf course
Patte
Veterinary Technician
Patte joined Divine Animal Hospital in July 2006 as a veterinary technician with over 40 years of experience in the animal-care field. Her duties include patient care, admitting and discharging patients, assisting doctors during patient visits and dental cleaning. Patte has a degree from Michigan State University and has been a veterinary technician for over 18 years.
"I enjoy working at Divine Animal Hospital because unlike a lot of hospitals, we are able to take the extra time needed to develop relationships with both our animal patients and their owners," Patte says. "I have been at this hospital long enough now that I have cared for some patients from the time they were babies and now they are older. Some have passed on. Then I have had the privilege of being there when owners get their new babies. It is a labor of love with a lot of joy."
Patte admires that Divine Animal Hospital allows the medical team to care for patients from start to finish. She says, "I love this job because we do everything. There is never a dull moment."
At home, Patte has several pets: three cats, Willow, Murphy and Nash; 2 Blue-fronted Amazon parrots named Pikachu and Izzy; a blue-tongue skink lizard named Skinky; and a sugar glider named Little One. In her free time, Patte works with a wildlife rehabilitator and enjoys being part of the wildlife rescue team. She especially likes working with baby raccoons.
Patte is a private pilot and sky diver with over 2,500 jumps. She enjoys gardening, listening to audiobooks, and being at home to play with her animals. Patte and her husband John have four children.
Aspen
Veterinary Technician
Aspen has over nine years of experience in animal-related fields. She was a ranch hand at multiple farms exercising and training horses. She also taught kids how to horseback ride and worked at her grandfather’s practice when she was younger.
Aspen has two dogs, a lab and a pit bull. When she’s not working, she enjoys going to the gym, fishing, and riding horses.
Ashley
Veterinary Technician
Ashley enjoys giving patients tender, loving care while our clients trust us with their pet's health. Joining us in March of 2023, from the moment she arrived she ensured all our patients receive the best care.
“Divine Animal Hospital is not only a state of the art animal hospital but also a family-oriented place that cares for their clients, patients, and staff.”
Ashely has a three-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Milo and a six-year-old Bloodhound named Oliver.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, especially at the beach. They also play games on family night.
Helene
Veterinary Technician
Known for her humor and initiative, Helene has been an integral member of our team since December of 2022. With 20 years of experience in the field, she ensures our patients receive the best of care as she assists in surgery, cares for hospitalized patients, and more. Her past experience includes triage, ICU technician, emergency technician, and surgery technician. She is also a CVA, Certified Veterinary Assistant, and VPM, Veterinary Practice Manager.
“I love working here. Dr. Divine is an amazing teacher. This is a great place to learn new skills. Our team works well together to give each patient the best care possible.”
Helene is a mother of eight and the grandmother of an amazing little boy. She enjoys photography, candle making, Marvel movies, and is a big Star Wars geek!
Tanially
Veterinary Technician
Starting with us in September of 2023, Tanially has an eight-year history of volunteering and working with animals. Her passion for helping animals and dedication to aiding her team make her an invaluable part of the animal hospital, as she ensures all our patients and boarding animals have the best care.
“I love everything about my job and don’t have anything I like doing best! I enjoy working at Divine Animal Hospital because we are a team, and everyone helps each other out. I love the animals that come here and their owners as well.”
Tanially has a 10-year-old mixed terrier named Tarry and two tuxedo cats named Kekio and Woody.
In her free time, Tanially loves taking care of her one-year-old son and spending time with her family.
Sharon
Groomer
With 23 years of experience in the animal-care field, Sharon joined the Divine Animal Hospital grooming team in 2007. She holds a master groomer certificate and owned her own grooming shop for several years.
"I like working at Divine Animal Hospital because the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they really do care about the animals," Sharon says. She enjoys working with animals and seeing how happy they are when they're cleaned up and their owners come to pick them up.