Licensed Technicians

       
Karen, AHT, is currently a full-time veterinary technician. She believes the best part of the Feline Medical Clinic is the high quality of care and compassion the doctors and staff show to every cat, everyday. Karen initially started coming to clinic with her own cats in 1977 when Dr. Engle opened the clinic, and she always thought it would be a great place to work.  She received her chance in 1990, when she began to work at the Feline Medical Clinic part-time.
After a few years, Karen decided to return to school to acquire an animal health technician license. She had already received a BA in art from Central Washington University in 1982. She completed classes through Portland Community College and became a licensed Animal Health Technician in Washington State in 1992.
Even after obtaining her license, Karen knew she would continue to work at the Feline Medical Clinic because of the consistently high quality of medicine and ethics.
Karen is the owner of 3 cats (Jacki, Rosie, and Lucy), and one nutty dog (Dottie).

 
Melanie, AHT, is a full-time veterinary technician who enjoys helping sick and debilitated cats to recover and lead long, healthy and happy lives. She has helped many cats since joining the Feline Medical Clinic in 1992. 
Melanie received her BA in psychology in 1985 from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX.  She completed classes for animal technicians through Mt. Hood Community College and became a licensed Animal Health Technician in Washington State in 1993. Prior to working for the Feline Medical Clinic she worked as a veterinary receptionist and technician at the North Academy Veterinary Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. 
After working so many years with us, Melanie feels that the close contact with many clients has made them feel just like an extended family. 
Melanie is the owner of a 15 year old DSH named Jadzia, a 4 year old DSH named Duncan, and a 3 year old DLH named Penguin.