Carrie Quirk

Hospital Manager

Carrie has been working at both hospitals since November 1993. She has been receptionist, technician, and now our Practice Manager. She has been in the veterinary field for over 25 years.

“I started out as a kennel assistant and worked very hard to be in the position I am today. I love my job and wouldn’t change it for the world. I love challenges and every day presents us new ones. ”

Carrie is a member of VHMA.  She is married and has two daughters.  In her spare time she likes to play with her children, go camping, and go 4-wheeling.

• Tel: 505.275.3647
• Location: 1300 Wyoming NE

Ashley Richards

Practice Manager

Ashley is a CVT. She rejoined our practice last month because she missed working as a technician! She is married and they have a 4 year old daughter. They also have a dog named Putter. Ashley is a huge Packers fan & loves football! 

Medical Interests:

Internal Medicine & Dentistry

Shannon Housman

Operations Manager

Shannon has been a part of our TLC family for over 10 years! She and her fiancé  have 6 dogs and 3 cats. In her spare time, she likes to play video games and spend time with family.
Medical Interests:
Geriatric care. Surgeries.

Sarah Ellis

Office Manager

Sarah has been with TLC for 3 1/2 years. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and daughter. She has two dogs, Emma & Sheldon and a little hedgehog.

Medical Interests:

Surgeries. General care.

Robert Mathieson

Operations Manager / Surgical Manager

Born and raised right here in Albuquerque, Robert enjoys hiking, camping, painting and drawing, as well as volunteering with the Animal Welfare Department. Father of two fur babies, Doobie and Dakota. Loves any and all animals. Hopes to become a Doctor one day.

Medical Interests:

Emergency Medicine, Surgeries

Cassie Baker

Vet Assistant

Cassie recently received her veterinary assistant certificate through PIMA. She lives at home with her four adorable rottweilers. In her spare time, Cassie enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family.

Medical Interests:

Surgery and Medical emergencies.

Carrie

Vet Assistant

Carrie is a graduate of PIMA Medical Institute. When not working at TLC she enjoys spending her time with family at home.

Medical Interests:

Diet and Nutrition

Liz

Vet Assistant

Liz has been with us for over a year. Liz is an active foster for one of the rescue groups. She has had a passion for taking care of animals for a very long time. She & her husband, Jay, love the outdoors. They like to hike, go camping, etc. They also have a daughter and a son. Liz and her family are also avid Packers fans!!

Chris C.

Registered Vet Technician

“Sam” – Samantha

Vet Assistant

My name is Sam. I graduated from Pima medical Institute. My fiancé, Aaron, and I have two dogs: Mr. Wilson and Lilly. They are our children. Animals have always been a passion of mine and I am thrilled to be surrounded by them.

Medical Interests:

Emergency and critical care
Surgery

Chris

Vet Assistant

Chris has been with TLC since 2011. He started as a kennel tech and has worked his way up to Veterinary Assistant. A few things Chris enjoys are going on hikes and walks with his dog Lando, hanging out with friends and playing video games.

Medical Interests:
Surgery. Lab work. Dentistry. Radiology.

Michelle

Vet Assistant

My name is Michelle. I have been in the veterinary field for 13 year. I graduated from PIMA’s first VA class in 2002. I have two wonderful children and 4 four-legged babies. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, gardening and lots of BBQing!

Medical Interests:

Emergency medicine and surgical procedures.

Nicole

Vet Assistant

Nicole has worked in the veterinary field for 3 years. She was previously a livestock inspector and is excited to be back in the veterinary field again. Nicole grew up showing horses, goats, chickens, ducks, pigs. She also competed in rodeo events. Nicole and her boyfriend have 2 horses, 5 dogs and a small Nigerian Dwarf goat herd that they love. They enjoy family gatherings, hunting, rodeo and playing with their dogs and goats.

Medical Interests

Puppy Wellness, Lab Work and Surgery

Brittany

Vet Assistant

Brittany is a graduate of Pima Medical Institute’s Vet Assisting program. She has cared for and been around animals of all sorts and has been active in the field for 3+ years. In her spare time she travels, paints and hangs out with her two loving dogs, Princess & Donna.

Medical Interests

Lab work and Internal Medicine

Holly

Receptionist

Holly is currently pursuing a degree in wildlife biology. I enjoy tabletop games and spending time with my kitty, Tobie.

Camille

Vet Assistant

My family has always had a soft spot for animals. This has made me loving and caring towards animals and people. I love hiking, camping and long walks with my loving heeler mix, Cinnamon. She’s the cutest. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar, piano and singing.

Medical Interests

In the future I would like to become a certified veterinary technician.

Rosa

Vet Assistant

Rosa is from Santa re originally. She has been in Albuquerque for 10 years. She has 2 wonderful kids and a great husband. She is also interested in music.