Meet Our Skilled Heritage Oaks Support Team

Linda moved to San Antonio from Ohio in 2013 and she and her husband are avid Ohio State University Buckeye fans! She has been a licensed veterinary technician for over 20

Mel has multiple years of experience in the veterinary industry. She joined the Heritage Oaks team in March of 2023. Her clinical and surgical technical skills are unsurpassed in areas such as patient handling, laboratory work and client communication.

Christina has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2005. She is Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly Certified, with the goal of making your pet's visit stress-free and happy! She especially loves the subjects of anesthesia, analgesia, senior care, and feline care.

Madelaine has worked in the veterinary field since 2015. She joined the team in July of 2026. She is very enthusiastic about creating new relationships with our patients and the people who care for them. She especially enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs when not at the practices.

Sarina is newer to the veterinary field, but has always had a deep, abiding, love for animals. She enjoys helping clients and their pets feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for. Outside of the practice, she loves spending time with her two dogs, Riddick and Nico, who are the loves of her life.

Tanisha joined our team in 2026 after moving to the area from the Rio Grande Valley. She brings years of experience in animal welfare and veterinary medicine, with a background as both a veterinary receptionist and technician.

Jessica began her career in veterinary medicine in 1997, joining our healthcare team while still in high school. She earned her degree from an AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Technology program and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician(LVT) in 2012.

Phineas is a great emotional support for the team at Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital. In exchange for a fair share of daily cuddles, he supplies atomic purrs and interrupts everyone’s computer entry as a solid, opaque monitor block, forcing work breaks.

Christina has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2005. She is Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly Certified, with the goal of making your pet's visit stress-free and happy! She especially loves the subjects of anesthesia, analgesia, senior care, and feline care.

Madelaine has worked in the veterinary field since 2015. She joined the team in July of 2026. She is very enthusiastic about creating new relationships with our patients and the people who care for them. She especially enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs when not at the practices.

Sarina is newer to the veterinary field, but has always had a deep, abiding, love for animals. She enjoys helping clients and their pets feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for. Outside of the practice, she loves spending time with her two dogs, Riddick and Nico, who are the loves of her life.

Tanisha joined our team in 2026 after moving to the area from the Rio Grande Valley. She brings years of experience in animal welfare and veterinary medicine, with a background as both a veterinary receptionist and technician.