Staff

Meet the caring team that helps make every visit comfortable for pets and the people who love them.

Reception

Katie

My name is Katie Barbee. I am a receptionist here at Northwest Animal Hospital. I started on January 2, 2025. I own a fun, loving rescue dog named “Bear, Bear.” He has been such a wonderful addition to our home, always comforting those in need. I also own a very gorgeous, sassy Persian cat named Tank. She runs the house, and she is vocal in letting you know. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my 3-year-old, who is also in a wheelchair. Learning new ways to explore and play sports through the adaptive foundation has been the blessing our family needed. The best part about my job is that I get to interact with all types of animals with multiple personalities. Free therapy while working is always a bonus!

Katelyn

Hi, my name is Katelyn. I started at Northwest Animal Hospital as a Receptionist in June of 2025. I have a chihuahua mix named Zoey! In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts, camping, spending time with my friends and family, and hanging out with my pets. The best part about my job is getting to see all of our furry friends come through the front door, and getting the chance to be a part of their good days and watching our medical staff work hard to make the bad days better.

Technicians

Bobbi

Hi, my name is Bobbi, 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

Hi! My name is Ericca, 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

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.

Hannah

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.

Amanda

Hi! I’m Amanda, 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 seeing them go home with their families.

Spencer

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

Hi! I’m Julia. 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.

Taylor

Hi! My name is Taylor. I joined the team at Northwest Animal Hospital in January 2024 as a veterinary technician. 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.

Olivia

Hello! My name is Olivia and I’ve been working at Northwest Animal Hospital since June of 2024 as a veterinary technician. 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.

Courtney S.

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

Kennel Technicians

Kelsey

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, and 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 improve the kennel, 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 clients and patients happy with the care that is provided by this clinic.

Chloe

Hello! My name is Chloe and I joined Northwest Animal Hospital as a Kennel Technician in April of 2025. I have a black kitty named Shadow! In my free time I work on school and hangout with my boyfriend! The best part about my job is seeing the dogs everyday, they never fail to put a smile on your face!!

Alanei

Hello, my name is Alanei, and I joined the Northwest Animal Hospital Team in January 2026. I have two dogs, a Chihuahua named Kova and a Toy Aussie named Possum, as well as a snake named Alma. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors with my animals and spending time near the water. The best part of my job is building relationships and earning trust with our clients and their fur babies!