Our friendly Client Relation Specialists 

                     welcome you to Ruidoso Animal Clinic.

Lindsay Salas is Office Manager at Ruidoso Animal Clinic.  Her daughter, Sofia is a regular visitor.

I'm Laura Herrera, Client Relations Specialist. I grew up in the Hondo Valley and graduated from Ruidoso High School in 2002.  After high school, I briefly attended Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces where I studied graphic design.  Later, I lived for a year in Taos, New Mexico.  I am the 3rd of four children and my hobbies include reading, painting, photography, soccer and dancing.  I also enjoy spending time with my husband Vaughn and being an active member of my church.

Nancy Smith, Client Relations Specialist, joined Ruidoso Animal Clinic in the fall of 2009.  Nancy, a retired registered nurse, was a long-time client prior to joining the staff. She currently has 8 rescued dogs and 3 rescued cats and writes dog and cat bios for an animal rescue foundation.

Vaughn Herrera, Client Relations Specialist, joined our staff in March 2010.  Vaughn also assists with animal care and handling

Our skilled veterinary assistants are ready provide support to doctors, patients and clients.

Originally from the Detroit area, I graduated from Macomb County Community College with honors in 1978, earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science/Veterinary Technician.  I went on to work at various veterinary practices, including a year at Michigan State University Veterinary Clinical Center.  I married a veterinarian in 1980 and together we started a practice in Grand Rapids.  In 1997 we divorced and I spent seven years as a Surgical Scrub Technician for nine ophthalmologists at an outpatient surgical center.  Missing my true calling of working with animals and the long time desire to move west, brought me to Ruidoso Animal Clinic and New Mexico.  When not working, I enjoy the great outdoors, reading, shopping and spending time with my Springer Spaniel, Bailey and 2 cats, Monty and Milo.

Cynthia Thompson, Outpatient Services Coordinator.  Originally from Dallas, Texas, I attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, and then moved to Lincoln County, NM in 1980.

Abel Guzman is Inpatient Services Coordinator and head animal caretaker here at Ruidoso Animal Clinic.  Abel came to us in August of 2003 after four years of experience grooming and caring for registered Collies, Shelties, Pomeranians and Kerry Blue Terriers. Abel is a proud graduate of Ruidoso High School.  He is in charge of all nursing care, hospital maintenance and handling difficult patients. Recently married, Abel is a real asset to our staff and we are lucky to have someone of his abilities.

Joel Romero came to Ruidoso from Hood River, Oregon.  He was raised in the northwest and in his formative years was active in soccer at Hood River County High School.  Joel was named All District in 6A soccer his senior year and graduated from high school in the upper 1/3 of his Class of 2007.  He has enjoyed various jobs his entire youth and today works as animal and surgical assistant at the Ruidoso Animal Clinic.  When Dr. Willard met Joel, he interviewed and hired him on the spot.  Joel has 3 sisters and a brother, and has always had a small dog and cat as pets growing up.  Joel attends ENMU Ruidoso part-time majoring in pre-veterinary medicine.  His goal is to attend college and play on a soccer team.  Joel continues to amaze the entire Ruidoso Animal Clinic staff with his many talents.

and last but not least...Rusty our official greeter!!

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