Chrissy, RVT, VTS in Dentistry
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Chrissy studied at New Mexico State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science in 2008 and then attended Central New Mexico Community College and earned an associate degree in veterinary technology in 2010. She has worked a mix of general practice, emergency, and exotics before joining the Veterinary Dentistry team in 2016. In 2022, she earned her veterinary technician specialist (VTS) license in dentistry. When Chrissy isn’t working for our patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, their two kids, and six cats. She also enjoys doing cross stitch, baking, running, and playing kickball.
Dorothy, RVT, Lead Technician
Dorothy joined the Veterinary Dentistry team in 2017. She has been a registered veterinary technician in the state of New Mexico since 2006. She has worked in both veterinary emergency and general practice. She holds a Bachelor of Science in General Biology with a minor in Agriculture from Fort Lewis College and an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Maple Woods Community College. On her days off she enjoys traveling with her husband Philbert and spending time with her family and 2 cats (Nizhoni and Dory). She also enjoys baking, sewing, and watching movies.
Angelina, RVT
Angelina graduated from Central New Mexico Community College in 2010 with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology. She has worked as an RVT with a mix of equine, livestock, and companion animals for 12 years before she joined the Veterinary Dentistry team in 2022. Since she was little, she has had a passion for helping all animals and loves being able to play a part in taking care of clients and their precious pets on a daily basis. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, making jewelry, spending time with her 4 dogs, and playing the guitar.
Cassandra, RVT
Cassandra is a native New Mexican. She graduated from Central New Mexico Community College in 2015 with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology. She has two dogs, a Great Dane named Marble, and a Husky mix named Bugs. Cassandra enjoys kayaking, hiking, camping, and jigsaw puzzles.
Carol, RVT
Carol earned her degree in veterinary technology in 2004 from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology and has been a registered veterinary technician in the state of New Mexico since that same year. She has experience in general practice medicine, large animal care, emergency medicine, exotics, and zoo medicine. Carol joined Veterinary Dentistry in June 2025. She has four dogs, three cats, and an axolotl named Hippo. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, hiking, biking, running, as well as photography and modeling.
Ashley, CVT
Ashley was born in a small town in Iowa, where she lived for 22 years before relocating to Florida with her husband. After spending 11 years in Florida, they decided to move to the Southwest. During her time in Florida, Ashley worked in a general veterinary practice while earning her associate’s degree in veterinary technology. Three years ago, she and her husband decided to embrace a simpler lifestyle and moved—along with their two cats, Bebe and Xena—into a camper. In her free time, Ashley enjoys mountain biking, hiking, exploring caves, completing escape rooms, and playing video games. She is excited to join the VDOSNM team and looks forward to expanding her knowledge in the field of dentistry and oral surgery.
Tiffany, RVT
Tiffany is a Registered Veterinary Technician with over six years of experience in the veterinary field. She has had a lifelong love for animals and is dedicated to giving every patient the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve. When she’s not caring for pets, Tiffany enjoys curling up with a good book or spending time with her family.