July Employee of the Month
What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far working at Fidalgo Animal?
Never stop learning, communication is key, document everything
What do you find the most challenging at Fidalgo Animal?
Not enough rooms for the amount of staff
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Maintenance work on lab machines
What do you always want to try and never did?
Paragliding
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Like to go hiking, reading, and hangout with my friends
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
Wright brothers first flight
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully becoming a licensed technician and owning a house
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people say " you know" after each sentence
What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far working at Fidalgo Animal?
Never stop learning, communication is key, document everything
What do you find the most challenging at Fidalgo Animal?
Not enough rooms for the amount of staff
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Maintenance work on lab machines
What do you always want to try and never did?
Paragliding
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Like to go hiking, reading, and hangout with my friends
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
Wright brothers first flight
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully becoming a licensed technician and owning a house
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people say " you know" after each sentence
June Employee of the Month
What do you like most about Fidalgo Animal?
I love the community and the people!
Before working at Fidalgo Animal, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
I was a bookkeeper for Haggens.
What have you always wanted to try and never did?
Cage/shark diving :))
What music is on your iPhone/Android phone?
All but, mainly country!
Where is your favorite place to eat in Anacortes?
Fidalgo Drive In
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Better toughen up girlie :)
What TV show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love?
Golden Bachelor/bachelorette
What do you like most about Fidalgo Animal?
I love the community and the people!
Before working at Fidalgo Animal, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
I was a bookkeeper for Haggens.
What have you always wanted to try and never did?
Cage/shark diving :))
What music is on your iPhone/Android phone?
All but, mainly country!
Where is your favorite place to eat in Anacortes?
Fidalgo Drive In
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Better toughen up girlie :)
What TV show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love?
Golden Bachelor/bachelorette
May Employee of the Month
What are 3 words you would use to describe Fidalgo Animal?
Understanding, Collaborative, Stimulating
What do you find the most challenging at Fidalgo Animal?
The amount of space
If you could be anyone from any time period, who would it be and why?
Amelia Earhart, Imagine being the first women to fly across the Atlantic. No one should stop following their dreams because someone says you can't.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to hike, play sports, and read. On occasion I will pick up a pencil and sketch things around me.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 yrs I want to have become a vet tech and have some little ones running around keeping me on my toes.
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
The greatest thing I've had to overcome so far would be my reading and writing disorder. I've worked really hard to get where I am with my current skills. Although I still find myself tripping over words or worrying about my grammar. My progress has come a long way, and I now love to read, just not out loud.
What would you like to be famous for?
I would like to be famous for my cooking. I love to cook but I don't want it to be a job because I don't want the joy to be sucked out of it.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is food not being seasoned well.
What are 3 words you would use to describe Fidalgo Animal?
Understanding, Collaborative, Stimulating
What do you find the most challenging at Fidalgo Animal?
The amount of space
If you could be anyone from any time period, who would it be and why?
Amelia Earhart, Imagine being the first women to fly across the Atlantic. No one should stop following their dreams because someone says you can't.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to hike, play sports, and read. On occasion I will pick up a pencil and sketch things around me.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 yrs I want to have become a vet tech and have some little ones running around keeping me on my toes.
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
The greatest thing I've had to overcome so far would be my reading and writing disorder. I've worked really hard to get where I am with my current skills. Although I still find myself tripping over words or worrying about my grammar. My progress has come a long way, and I now love to read, just not out loud.
What would you like to be famous for?
I would like to be famous for my cooking. I love to cook but I don't want it to be a job because I don't want the joy to be sucked out of it.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve is food not being seasoned well.
April Employee of the Month
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Amanda, and I’m one of the newer receptionists at FAMC. I grew up on a farm in California and over the years helped my family raise chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats, and horses. Dogs and cats were always part of the mix as well. Since I was still fortunate enough to live on that farm as my daughter and nieces were growing up, I was able to share my love of animals with them and help them explore the wonderful world of animal husbandry…where there’s never a dull moment!
What is your favorite part about working for Fidalgo Animal?
Working for FAMC is like coming home every day. The culture is so much like family, and I feel that way not only through the people I work with every day but also through the many long-time clients and patients. I really enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to work for and with so many great people and pets.
If you could pick one theme for Fidalgo Animal to turn into a book about the company, what would it be?
The Humanity of Animal Care – Nothing makes you feel like a good human more than being able to be a part of helping sick or injured animals feel better. Whether you’re there for their first vet appointments, their final goodbyes, or somewhere in between, it makes you feel like part of something special when animals are getting the care they need. Every one of the hardworking staff members at FAMC excel at this, and it’s amazing to be a part of such a caring team.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Yeah, girl….you may like and enjoy cooking, but stick with your love of animals and get into veterinary care. You won’t be sorry! Also, you are more capable than you think…and not everyone is as capable as you think they are.
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Free hugs! Overjoyed that your fur baby just came through a stressful injury or illness? Need someone to hold on to because it’s time to say goodbye? I’m your girl! I try to read the room, but don’t be shy about asking. Hugs are not passed around nearly enough.
What one food do you wish had zero calories?
Kettle Chips – Once I get started, I can’t stop!
What do you like most about your job?
Kittens. It’s always the kittens. What I like least is that on a daily basis I have to talk myself out of needing another kitten.
What is on your bucket list?
Taking a trip to Thailand with my daughter and having a big house with the majority of the space remodeled for many active and adventurous kittens.
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Amanda, and I’m one of the newer receptionists at FAMC. I grew up on a farm in California and over the years helped my family raise chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats, and horses. Dogs and cats were always part of the mix as well. Since I was still fortunate enough to live on that farm as my daughter and nieces were growing up, I was able to share my love of animals with them and help them explore the wonderful world of animal husbandry…where there’s never a dull moment!
What is your favorite part about working for Fidalgo Animal?
Working for FAMC is like coming home every day. The culture is so much like family, and I feel that way not only through the people I work with every day but also through the many long-time clients and patients. I really enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to work for and with so many great people and pets.
If you could pick one theme for Fidalgo Animal to turn into a book about the company, what would it be?
The Humanity of Animal Care – Nothing makes you feel like a good human more than being able to be a part of helping sick or injured animals feel better. Whether you’re there for their first vet appointments, their final goodbyes, or somewhere in between, it makes you feel like part of something special when animals are getting the care they need. Every one of the hardworking staff members at FAMC excel at this, and it’s amazing to be a part of such a caring team.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Yeah, girl….you may like and enjoy cooking, but stick with your love of animals and get into veterinary care. You won’t be sorry! Also, you are more capable than you think…and not everyone is as capable as you think they are.
What would people never guess you do in your role?
Free hugs! Overjoyed that your fur baby just came through a stressful injury or illness? Need someone to hold on to because it’s time to say goodbye? I’m your girl! I try to read the room, but don’t be shy about asking. Hugs are not passed around nearly enough.
What one food do you wish had zero calories?
Kettle Chips – Once I get started, I can’t stop!
What do you like most about your job?
Kittens. It’s always the kittens. What I like least is that on a daily basis I have to talk myself out of needing another kitten.
What is on your bucket list?
Taking a trip to Thailand with my daughter and having a big house with the majority of the space remodeled for many active and adventurous kittens.
March Employee of the Month
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Sienna, and I’m one of the licensed veterinary technicians here at FAMC. I’ve been working with animals since I was 14, starting out as a farm hand for my neighbors. I’ve always had a strong passion for working with animals. In fact, the only job I’ve ever had that wasn’t animal-focused was at 19, when I worked at Bed Bath & Beyond, and I only lasted a month before finding my way back to animals as a dog trainer and animal care associate at Petco.
If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
Surfing! I have gone one time and had a total blast even though I could barely stay standing on the board.
How is being a veterinary technician different from being a veterinary assistant, and what was it like to transition into this new role?
Great question! I really enjoyed my time as an assistant, but I love my role as a technician. As a technician I have new responsibilities such as running anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, and caring for some of our more critical patients. Some people are surprised to learn that to become a technician you have to get an associate’s degree and pass a national licensing exam. All the hard work I put toward this goal was difficult but totally worth it!
Any random facts you could share with us?
I have a ferret named Bojangles, who loves to terrorize my German Shepherd and Cattle Dog.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
When I was a little kid, I really wanted to become a chef when I grew up. It could be fun to try living out my childhood dream for a day. That or if someone every creates a “professional napper” career, I’d be open to that too.
What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work?
I’ve recently gotten really into baking sour dough! It’s a great hobby during these chilly months. Once it starts to warm back up, I will be spending most of my free time camping, hiking, paddle boarding, or playing corn hole in my backyard.
What would you like to be famous for?
I don’t want to be famous. I would be much happier as an average person living in a cabin in the mountains.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years, I hope to either have my specialty in anesthesia/analgesia or working toward it. Outside of that I am happy to go with the flow and end up wherever I am supposed to.
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Sienna, and I’m one of the licensed veterinary technicians here at FAMC. I’ve been working with animals since I was 14, starting out as a farm hand for my neighbors. I’ve always had a strong passion for working with animals. In fact, the only job I’ve ever had that wasn’t animal-focused was at 19, when I worked at Bed Bath & Beyond, and I only lasted a month before finding my way back to animals as a dog trainer and animal care associate at Petco.
If you could instantly master one skill, what would it be?
Surfing! I have gone one time and had a total blast even though I could barely stay standing on the board.
How is being a veterinary technician different from being a veterinary assistant, and what was it like to transition into this new role?
Great question! I really enjoyed my time as an assistant, but I love my role as a technician. As a technician I have new responsibilities such as running anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, and caring for some of our more critical patients. Some people are surprised to learn that to become a technician you have to get an associate’s degree and pass a national licensing exam. All the hard work I put toward this goal was difficult but totally worth it!
Any random facts you could share with us?
I have a ferret named Bojangles, who loves to terrorize my German Shepherd and Cattle Dog.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
When I was a little kid, I really wanted to become a chef when I grew up. It could be fun to try living out my childhood dream for a day. That or if someone every creates a “professional napper” career, I’d be open to that too.
What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work?
I’ve recently gotten really into baking sour dough! It’s a great hobby during these chilly months. Once it starts to warm back up, I will be spending most of my free time camping, hiking, paddle boarding, or playing corn hole in my backyard.
What would you like to be famous for?
I don’t want to be famous. I would be much happier as an average person living in a cabin in the mountains.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years, I hope to either have my specialty in anesthesia/analgesia or working toward it. Outside of that I am happy to go with the flow and end up wherever I am supposed to.
