Tara was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. The Navy brought her out to San Diego and she hasn’t looked back. She proudly served our country as an Operation Specialist on board the USS Boxer…
Tara Murtagh
Shannon Smith
Shannon was born and raised in San Diego, Started 4-H showing dogs at the age of 5, from there on she spent the next 10 years raising all types of livestock. Has been working in…
Adrianna Bowen
Adrianna Bowen joined ECLAP in May 2019 after finishing her internship with us to pursue her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. Some of her experience with live stock come from growing up in 4-H raising and showing…
Devyn Marshall
Devyn Marshall joined ECLAP in March 2016 after finishing her internship with us to pursue her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. Devyn is now going to school to be a large animal veterinarian. Some of her experience…
Ashley Palmer
Ashley was born and raised in San Diego and grew up riding and showing horses. She has worked in the veterinary field since she was 18yrs old doing everything from reception to tech work. She…
Cathy Mertes
Cathy came on board as our Small Animal Technician in August of 2012. Native of Two Harbors Minnesota, she has lived in El Cajon for most of her life. A licensed RVT, Cathy received her…
Alicia Delahaye
Alicia joined the ECLAP team in 2010. She was born in France and grew up riding horses and competing in Dressage. She is currently attending San Diego State University as a pre-veterinary student. In her…
Brandi Eagle
Brandi was born and raised in the East County. She has worked in the veterinary field since she was 18yrs old doing anything from reception to tech work. In her spare time she enjoys barrel…
Valerie Shartel
Valerie Shartel graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2001 with an Animal Science Degree. After college, she spent some time working in the Horse Racing Industry in Arcadia, California. She joined ECLAP in…
