Liz started at the Pet Hospital of Penasquitos doing an internship through the Regional Occupation Program for both veterinary assistant Part 1 and 2, and veterinary receptionist at Grossmont Community College courses. In July 2003, the Pet Hospital of Penasquitos as a veterinary receptionist hired Liz. In 2004 Liz became full time, working as a veterinary receptionist and veterinary tech assistant, a "techceptionist,” and has been with us ever since. Liz is enrolled in the California Veterinary Assistant Program.

Liz has a great understanding about balancing the care of your pet and explaining procedures. Liz has a big family with three young daughters and a bearded dragon, and recently lost her baby boy Sammy, a bichon frise mix. She enjoys doing all the outdoor adventures that San Diego has with her three little tornados.

Krissy started her career working with animals in the year 2000 and attended Cal State University San Marcos where she studied Molecular Cell Biology. Krissy is enrolled in the CVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Program.

Krissy has lived in San Diego since 1996 and is married to her husband Dave and they have two children, a daughter, Sierra and a son, Brodin. Krissy also has two dogs, Rip, a Border Collie/Lab mix and Blaze a Shepherd/Border Collie mix. Krissy and her family enjoy the beach, hiking, camping, off-roading and taking the kids to all the wonderful amusement parks in Southern California.

Tim started with PHP in January 2014 as an extern from PIMA Medical Institute and graduated in February 2014 as a Certified Veterinary Assistant. Tim went on to complete PIMA’s veterinary technician program the following year, and is a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Tim previously worked at LLL Reptile for 41/2 years, loves reptiles, and owns several himself; three leopard tortoises, one pink bellied side neck turtle, a loggerhead musk turtle, and breeds multiple different species of kingsnakes. Tim recently added a new family member to the mix, Layla Blu, his Australian cattle dog mix. In his spare time, Tim enjoys fishing, mountain biking, and loves working with his Bonsai Trees.

Tara has been working at the Pet Hospital since July 2015, as a receptionist assistant. Tara is Dr. Boyer's youngest daughter, and has had a passion for animals since her toddler days. Tara is in her first year of college studying for a Bachelor's of Science in Biology.

Kevin started at PHP in August 2015 as an extern from San Diego Mesa College and graduated in May 2016 as a Veterinary Technician. Kevin was officially hired on at PHP in August 2016, and finished the state and national exams required to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in December 2016.

Kevin has loved animals since he was very young, and owns three reptiles himself: two ball pythons and 1 bearded dragon. He also loves reading sci-fi/fantasy novels and various nerdy things such as Star Wars and Marvel comics.

Megan joined the PHP team in December 2016. Before starting her career as a Veterinary Technician, Megan received a Bachelor’s degree from UCSD, where she competed on the Equestrian Team and taught horseback riding lessons. She then went on to Mesa College and graduated in May 2013 with an Associate’s degree in Animal Health Technology. She has been a Registered Veterinary Technician since June of 2013.

In her spare time, Megan loves to ride horses, read, hike, and travel, although almost allof her attention goes to her 4 cats and her horse.

Becky first worked with the team at PHP as an extern from San Diego Mesa College and loved it so much much that she stayed on part time while she finished school. Becky graduated as a veterinary technician May 20th 2017 and passed her exams to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in December of 2017.

When not at the Pet Hospital, Becky enjoys playing with her dogs Frisket (a Labrador mix) and Yori (a Pomsky) and taking them to fun places like Fiesta island. Becky also enjoys reading fantasy/adventure stories, watching superhero movies, and hanging out with her friends and family.