Heidi Beckham, RVT – Technician Supervisor
Heidi graduated from San Joaquin Valley College in 2001 with an Associate degree in veterinary technology. She went on to obtain a BS degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix in 2006. Heidi is a licensed veterinary technician in the state of California and she is also nationally certified. She joined Madera Veterinary Center in 1999 as a technician. She also worked as the Program Director of the San Joaquin Valley College Veterinary Technology Program from 2006 to 2007. Heidi has a special interest in companion animal dentistry and is planning on entering the VTS dentistry program for registered technicians.
Victoria Patrick – Boarding Manager, Customer Service Specialist
Victoria joined the MVC team in 2005 as a veterinary assistant. She has excelled in all areas of the hospital including front office procedures. Victoria is currently our boarding manager and receptionist. She has a special interest in veterinary nutrition and has been certified as a Veterinary Technical Nutritional Counselor through Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Robin Burgess – Exam Room Technician
Robin joined the MVC team in 2006 as a veterinary assistant. Her smiling face is what our clients see when they bring in their pets for exam and vaccination appointments. Robin has also been cross-trained as a receptionist, and she excels at customer service. Robin has been a valuable asset to our hospital. Her special interests include classroom presentations for children regarding veterinary care and animal handling.
Adella Lucero – Customer Service Specialist
Adella joined MVC in 2007, and has been an integral part of the reception team. She loves interacting with clients and their animal companions, sharing treats and stories. While not at MVC, Adella enjoys going to the movies and gardening, and is devoted to her family and pets.
Shelly Leal – Customer Service Specialist
Shelly has been working as a veterinary receptionist since 2006, and she joined the MVC staff in May 2008. Prior to then, she was employed by the MUSD as a school bus driver. Shelly has four grown children and many pets in her life. She has also fostered numerous orphaned babies, including puppies, kittens, squirrels and birds.
Michelle Lawrence – Animal Health Technician
Michelle has over a decade of experience in the veterinary hospital environment. She began working at the Madera Animal Hospital in 2000, and graduated from the San Joaquin Valley College for Veterinary Technology in 2001. She joined MVC’s team in July of 2009. She is a compassionate individual who always goes that extra mile for our clients.
Kimberly Coffey – Animal Health Technician
Kim graduated from the San Joaquin Valley College for Veterinary Technology in 2010, and soon afterward, joined MVC’s team as a front desk receptionist. She has since been cross-trained as an exam room technician and veterinary assistant, and has become a valuable asset to the hospital. Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as her pets Brewsky, Tinka, and Ironhide.
Terra Brand – Animal Health Technician
Terra was a welcomed addition to MVC’s team in May of 2011. She is currently enrolled at the Veterinary Technology program at San Joaquin Valley College, and will be graduating later this year. Her compassion for animals is demonstrated every day as she cares for the hospitalized and boarding patients with an extra dose of TLC. Her growing animal family currently consists of two dogs and a cat. Terra loves working with animals, and treats all of them as if they were her own.
