Meet the Team

Dr. Hale has been a NM transplant for the last ten years and has worked for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services of NM as well as Thrive Healthcare of Albuquerque.

Louise moved to New Mexico to do the bookkeeping for MVPL and several related entities, she has now added the role of Lodge Manager to her plate. Although she prefers to be behind the scenes you will see her out and about at the Lodge.

Julie has joined the MVPL and Zia team offering hydrotherapy services! Her first business in swim therapy for dogs, K9 Bliss, was opened in 2013, but the dream started years before when she built and ran, Paw Prince Pet Resort & Spa in Land O Lakes, Fl.

Joining the Monte Vista team in early 2021, Kasandra loves all animals, big and small. She has 3 beautiful fur babies of her own and has experience with not only cats and dogs, but exotics as well. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, drawing, and watching movies.

MaKayla joined Monte Vista Pet Lodge in July of 2022. She enjoys taking care of all animals and is excited for a lifelong career in animal care. In her spare time Makayla enjoys playing video games, sewing, crafting, and playing with her own pets Cesar (seen here) and Ferris the ferret!

Joining MVPL in 2019 Xavier has been in the animal care industry for 7 years and has 3 dogs and 2 cats of his own. In his spare time, he enjoys abstract painting, reading, watching shows, and baking.

Joining the MVPL team in summer of 2022, Mia has worked in the animal care industry for 7 years and enjoyed every second. In her spare time, she enjoys running, rock climbing, and reading.

Joining the MVPL team in 2023, Cinthia did not have any experience in the animal care industry and has enjoyed learning about animal behavior and care. She has liked it so much she is now enrolled at CNM for Veterinary Technology!

She/They Dylan has been with MVPL since 2022. They have been in the animal care industry for 6 years and started grooming in 2020.