Jackie started as a Veterinary Assistant in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. She moved to Redding and started at VCA Asher Animal Hospital in 2003. She was licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2008. Her interests are in wound management, surgery, patient care, and employee/client relations. When she is not working, Jackie enjoys hiking in the mountains of Northern California. She has also recently developed a special interest in horsemanship. Jackie has many four legged kids which include eight horses, two dogs, three llamas, two cats, four chickens, five sheep, two tortoises, and one box turtle.