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Our Care Team

Your pet’s emotional and physical well-being is prioritized with every visit. We put the patients first!

Desiree

Kennel Technician

Desiree—known fondly as Dez—has always felt a calling to work with animals. While attending school, she started at Coit Hedgcoxe Animal Hospital in 2005 as a kennel technician. Life took her on a few detours; in 2008, Dez took some time off to focus on her schooling and do corporate work, but her heart never left animal care. In 2019, she returned to the place that first sparked her passion.

At the clinic, Dez enjoys the quiet moments of connection with each boarding guest. She is interested in surgery and learning new techniques from the team. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the individual personalities of every pet she cares for.

Outside of work, Dez is a proud stepmom to three and a grandmother of two. Her late dogs—Baby, Oz, and Ashram—were beloved members of her family and long-time patients at Coit Hedgcoxe. Today, she shares her life with Sammy, her loyal sidekick who follows her everywhere.

In her downtime, Dez loves books, movies, concerts, and fan conventions. One of her favorite memories? Meeting Kiefer Sutherland and the band 30 Seconds to Mars—a perfect blend of her love for music and storytelling.


“One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home.”

 – Pam Brown