10/18/2026
β¨ Meet Our Staff: Ali! β¨
Meet Ali, who first joined the SVH family in August 2019 as a receptionist before quickly moving to be a veterinary technician and eventually becoming our Head Technician! π©Ί Ali has always had a passion for healing, and while she jokes that she prefers animals over people, her biggest goal has always been to make sure animals are cared for and have a voice when they need one. β€οΈ
When asked which patients keep her on her toes the most, Ali didnβt hesitate to say exotics! Their delicate nature and unpredictable movements definitely make them a little more challenging for her, but they also keep her learning and growing as a technician.
Her own pups, Zephyr and Twiggy, are much more her speed and they have no shortage of nicknames! Twiggy answers to Twiggs, Twiggaford, TwiggΠ°roo, The Baby, and Little One, while Zephyr is also known as Zephyr the Heifer, ZephyZoo, Zephy, Wigglebutt, and The Monster (mostly because of his size compared to his bother small stature). πΎ
One of Ali's proudest accomplishments in veterinary medicine was completing her veterinary technician schooling and passing her boards on her very first try! After a long journey to reach that goal, she couldn't have been prouder of herself. π
One of the most unique animals Ali has ever had the opportunity to treat was a cheetah! π During a two-week trip to South Africa, she had the incredible experience of helping care for and transport a brother and sister cheetah. Once the cheetah was safely sedated by dart, Ali was able to help place a mask and muzzle, remove numerous ticks, and collect a f***l sample to check for internal parasites. She even had the unforgettable opportunity to gently pet the cheetah and see just how big they were compared to her! β€οΈ It was an experience she learned so much from and enjoyed every minute of and if she ever gets the opportunity to go back, she says she would be there in a heartbeat!
We are so happy to have Ali as part of the SVH team. She brings just the right amount of organization, good energy, humor, and compassion to every patient, client, and coworker she meets. We are lucky to have her! ππΎ