OUR TEAM
VETERINARIANS
Lance Kidder, DVM
Lance, a Western Washington native, graduated from Washington State University. Growing up with 4-H and livestock on a small farm, his early experiences with veterinarians made him excited to join such a caring and unique profession. During school, he treasured his role helping fellow students achieve professional success as a national officer with the Veterinary Business Management Association. With keen interest in clinical communication, animal behavior, and preventive medicine and dentistry, Lance is pleased to work at a practice that excels at these pursuits. Outside of work, Lance enjoys seeing the open spaces of the basin and range country. Thanks for reading, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to connect.
Alison Bellgrau, DVM
Dr. Alison Bellgrau originally hails from Colorado. She attended Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine and spent her first two years of veterinary school at Utah State University. Dr. Bellgrau is an avid skier, hiker, and reader. On her off time she can be found cuddling with her two cats, Nero and Zephyr, and adventuring with her canine hiking companion Ariel. She is particularly fond of large dogs and exotics but loves any sort of animal. She is excited to have the opportunity to hone her communication, surgery, and ultrasound skills at such a unique and diverse practice as SVH. If you ever are looking for the local’s perspective on CO ski slopes, need a fantasy author recommendation, or just want some extra love for your furry family member feel free to drop by SVH or send an email and ask for Dr. Bellgrau.
Jacob Fisk, DVM
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Agnieszka, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Agnieszka (Aga) was born and raised in Poland where she attended the University of Science and Technology. After she graduated with a master’s degree in Animal Breeding and Food Production in 2005, she moved to the U.S. and settled in Gardnerville where she lives now with her husband and two daughters. She loves her two dogs; an Ori-Pei named Shira and a lab mix named Bullet aka Bucket. Aga enjoys watching movies, reading books and spending time with her family and friends.
Marissa, Veterinary Technician in Training
Marissa was born and raised here in Northern Nevada and she couldn’t see herself living anywhere else. She set out in the veterinary field in 2011 and she couldn’t be happier with her choice. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her Llewellin Setter, Marley, riding horses, playing slow pitch softball rather competitively and country line/swing dancing. When she is not out and about she is very family oriented and loves to read, cuddled up with Marley and her cat, Bandit.
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Jade
Jade came to work for SVH in May of 2017 although she has been part of the SVH family for much longer. She spends most of her free time with her two dogs, Mercedes and Milo. She loves all dogs she meets and says, “Big or small, I love them all!”.
Anna
Anna Smith has been working with the SVH family since 2018.
She has lived in Nevada most of her life but originated from California. She likes to spend her time with her daughter, and her two dogs. She enjoys activities outside and traveling. Anna is currently attending school to become a veterinary technician; continuing what she loves.
Annie
Annie has been with SVH for nearly 2 years. She loves puppies and Pokémon.
Danielle
Danielle started at SVH in 2020. She graduated from the Pre Vet program at UNR in 2015 and went on to open a business in Reno. She has two dogs named Chance and Chester, and two cats named Nixon and Misha. In her spare time, Danielle likes playing piano, crocheting, and spending time with her pets.
CLIENT COORDINATORS
Rachel
Rachel has been with SVH for nearly 2 years and is a specialist in her role. She can be found helping clients schedule appointments, checking in and out, and keeping their pets in tip-top shape.
Emma
Emma was born and raised in Northern Nevada and has loved helping living creatures for as long as she can remember. Her love grew as she now shares her home with her 2 dogs, 3 cats and 2 bearded dragons. Luna, her 1 year old Great Dane is her favorite out of the bunch, but shhhhh, don’t tell the others.
Christie
Christie has worked with the crew at SVH since 2020 and enjoys working with our wonderful patients and clients. When not at SVH, she enjoys time with friends.
Christina, LVT
Christina has worked with SVH since 2020 and is part of the reception team. She works hard to ensure that everyone who steps foot through our doors leaves satisfied and pleased with our level of care.
KENNEL & HOSPITALITY
Debbie
Debbie has been part of the SVH family since 2011 and has always had a great love for animals. As a child, she was raised with chickens and ducks and currently has a small zoo living in her home. She has a dog named Bandit, a cat named Lizzy Bell, a leopard gecko named Bindi, a bearded dragon named Norbert and two guinea pigs, one named Ande and one named Winston. Debbie loves working in the kennel and loves all the special dogs and cats that come in for boarding. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren as well as reading and taking walks with Bandit.
Benjamin
Benjamin has worked at SVH since 2021 and loves working with the dogs and cats at our hospital. He enjoys outdoor activities and observing wildlife.
HOSPITAL FELINE
Avi
Avi, or Avimark came to us as a tiny kitten in mid-2019. She was found by a good samaritan in a bag on the side of the highway (certainly no place for a kitten!) After a bath and a few hot meals, she has become a most excellent hospital cat. When you come in for a visit, you may have the pleasure of seeing her on the reception desk or hanging out with the team on the treatment floor. Avi enjoys catnip, warm beds, attention, and making cat noises that we can only guess at their meaning.