Kara K., Discharge/Treatment Nurse
What makes MVA a great place to work?
Everyone here has a genuine love and passion for animals, as well as a general common goal, to help animals. The same is extended to each other. Coworkers are happy to help each other improve in and out of work.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at MVA saving lives?
Love spending time with my family/extended family. Gardening when the weather is nice and being crafty/creative.
What is something that people might not know about you?
Love to sew/craft/cook/create. Attended cosmetology tech school during high school.
How many pets do you have?
2 dogs (Rhea and Kratos), 1 crested gecko (Hydra), 2 Beta fish (orange – Michelangelo, blue – Leonardo)
Amanda A., Internal Medicine Nurse
What makes MVA a great place to work?
I really enjoy the people that I work with. This is a great environment to learn and grow; I feel as though I learn something new every day.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at MVA saving lives?
In my free time I like to do yoga, read, and play volleyball. I also enjoy cooking. I love trying new recipes that I find online.
What is something that people might not know about you?
I like to listen to music and podcasts while I shop for groceries, so I usually walk around the store with my headphones on.
How many pets do you have?
Two: A Catahoula Leopard dog named Ville and domestic short hair cat named Mimsy
Rachel Waters, Emergency Nurse
What makes MVA a great place to work?
The outstanding teamwork and helpful nature of all the nurses is one of the best qualities I have experienced since working here at MVA. I also love the opportunities to learn and the guidance and support that is provided. It is a very refreshing quality.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at MVA saving lives?
I enjoy hiking with my dog and any chance to be outside. I love doing artistic things like drawing, painting or sculpting. Sewing is also a favorite past time of mine as well. I also love going to brunch and just kicking back with some Netflix too.
What is something that people might not know about you?
I love anything to do with owls! Even the owl pellets they cough/regurgitate up. They’re fun to pick through and see what creature they’ve eaten I used to ride horses and trained for Devon horse show.
I used to be a tattoo model. I’ve been bitten by a snake before. On the nose. It was a ball python named Snuggles. And it happened the day before my 22nd birthday.
How many pets do you have?
I have 2 pets. A Staffordshire/Jack Russell Mix named Neela and an orange tabby cat named Pubert. They are the best of friends.