Meet our team

Heather grew up in the Vail Community and has returned after attending the University of Arizona for Veterinary Science and starting a family of her own. She has worked in the Veterinary Field since she was 16 and has found what makes her heart happy. She partnered with Dr. Amy in purchasing the clinic and is very excited to continuing growing the clinic, getting more involved with our community and helping pets in our town.

In Heather’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and the great outdoors. Among her family is her two fur babies Champ, a miniature schnauzer and Raven, a black lab.

Julie joined the MVAC family in 2021, and moved to Vail in 2017 from Canada. With a love for the area and community, Julie has made MVAC her home away from home. Julie is a former teacher and has enjoyed transitioning her skills and abilities to her role as Practice Manager at Mountain View Animal Clinic. In her free time, Julie enjoys spending her time with her husband, Kyle and their two children, visiting new places and exploring new sights in their RV.

Krystal joined MVAC in March of 2023. She was new to the vet field, but has enjoyed learning how to help animals and assist our clients in their time of need. Krystal is originally from Willcox, Az, where she grew up on a small ranch tending to many different animals. She the moved to the Vail area in 2012. Krystal has three beautiful children: Ava, Ramon III, and Christian and has one dog, Buford. When she is not in the clinic, Krystal enjoys spending her time outdoors with her children and creating new memories with them.

Melinda joined the Mountain View team in October, 2023. A lifelong Tucsonan and a proud University of  Arizona Wildcat, she brings her love of animals to our clinic and community. She has one daughter and in her free time, Melinda enjoys watching her daughter play volleyball, traveling to tropical locations, playing with her dog and reading. 

Jonnie brings energy and compassion to her role as a receptionist at MVAC. She is a proud retiree of the United States Air Force where she honorably served our nation for over 21 years. She loves building relationships and serving her community-especially to those in times of need. Jonnie is a very proud mom of her two sons, Ryan and Kyle, serving in the United States Army and United States Air Force respectively. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with her two miniature dachshunds, Kash and Banks, and her hobbies include portrait photography and health and fitness.

Abby joined MVAC in 2023 right out of high school. Prior to graduating Abby became a certified Phlebotomist through the JTED program and is happy to put her skills to work. She plans to continue her education by attending Pima Community College. Abby lives in the Vail area with her family, 2 dogs and 3 cats. Abby spends her free time cooking new recipes and spending time with her family.

Nevaeh recently joined our team in 2022 and has been in the veterinary industry for two years now. She has had such a passion for animals for as long as she can remember. She grew up here in Vail and has many animals of her own. She has two cats: Blossom and Trixie, lots of fish, chickens and a dog named Molly. She just married her high school sweetheart and in their free time they enjoy fishing, family time, watching movies and going to concerts.

Adelina is a Tucson native and graduate of Pima Community College, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Now a Certified Veterinary Technician, she lives in Tucson with her boyfriend and their pets-cockatiels Kiwi and Princesa, Pierre the ball python, Mango the crested gecko, and Jumbo the rat. She also has several beloved family dogs: Nova, Apollo, Vega, Artemis, Banjo and Athena. Outside of work, she enjoys going to concerts and spending time with friends.

Madison’s love for animals started early and has only grown stronger. She began working as a kennel technician, where she learned the importance of compassion, patience, and care. Now, as a veterinary technician, she gets to be more involved in helping animals heal and thrive. She’s currently studying at the University of Arizona, working toward her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Caden graduated from Andrada through their veterinary assistant program in 2021. She started with a high volume surgical clinic in 2022 and moved over to MVAC in 2024. She is currently continuing her education to obtain her CVT. She has one cat named Yama and one dog named Prieto. During her time away from work she enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and fur babies.

Angelina joined the MVAC family in 2021. She received her Veterinary Assisting certification from Andrada in 2021 and now is one of our technicians! Angelina was born and raised in Tucson. In her free time, she enjoys making dream catchers and taking her dogs hiking! She has always had great enthusiasm for helping animals since she was a child. Angelina has 5 fur babies: Spot, a heeler, Ivy, a black lab, Tick, a chow mix, Loretto, an orange tabby, and Thumper, a rabbit.

Bill came to MVAC in 2021 when he left Eegee’s as their facilities manager for 30 years. He enjoys the change in career and has helped make Mountain View Animal Clinic a better home for our staff, clients and patients. He hopes to continue to grow and improve the clinic as we expand. He enjoys spending time with his family and shares his home with his wife Susan and their cockapoo Maggie.

Autumn was born and raised in Tucson and is a 2025 graduate from Andrada Polytechnic High School. She has 5 horses, 8 dogs and a coop full of chickens. Autumn has grown up with a wide variety of animals, but mostly horses and dogs. She is a member of 4-H, and within her club, she is the president of the Vail Community 4-H club. In her free time, she likes to barrel race and rope, as well as enjoy training her new horse. She is a student at Pima Community College studying to be a Veterinary Technician.

Haley is an animal lover with a passion for hands-on care. As a kennel technician, she focuses on keeping pets comfortable, and safe while providing the attention they need to feel at ease. She hopes to continue to grow in the field and continue helping our Vail community.

Max works as a kennel technician, where he’s responsible for the daily care and comfort of animals. His role includes cleaning and maintaining the clinic, and helping take care of your fur babies during your appointments. He’s passionate about creating a stress-free environment and ensuring every animal receives compassionate, attentive care. He graduated from the University of Arizona and has plans to attend vet school.