Community Pet Health Center Veterinary Technicians

Rhonda Poor,
Head Veterinary Technician

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Rhonda, a native of South Dakota, grew up on a farm where her love of animals flourished. Her leisure time was spent training and showing horses and dogs. To finance her activities, she assisted her father and local Veterinarian in treating livestock where she discovered her love of Veterinary Medicine. A licensed technician for 23 years, Rhonda is experienced in both traditional and alternative medicine. She has a special interest in feline medicine and behavior.

 

Marchell Patty,
Veterinary Technician

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Marchell was raised riding and showing Arabian horses that her family owned. As there was frequently a Veterinarian caring for the horses medical needs, she enjoyed the opportunites she had to watch the Veterinarians at work. After high school, she worked as a technician for a local veterinarian for 3 ½ years. Marchell joined the team at Community Pet Health Center when they opened in August of 2006. She is married with two sons. Herfamily has two Great Danes and three cats.

Amanda Virden,
Veterinary Technician

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Amanda is originally from Seguin where her family has lived for generations. She grew up in the country around animals and has always loved them. She has owned cats, dogs, horses and even a Cuban tree frog! Currently, she has four cats (Momma, Cleo, Tilly and Midge) and one chiweenie named “Oni” (because she “oni” has one eye)! Amanda began as a volunteer in the veterinary profession and has loved it so much that she has decided to make it her career. She enjoys working at Community Pet Health Center because of the caring nature of the doctors and staff.

Community Pet Health Center
17414 O'Connor Rd. @ Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, Texas 78247

Phone: (210) 653-9314
Fax: (210) 653-0422
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm