Get to Know Our Team!

Our team is dedicated to giving your pets a happy, healthy life! We’re excited to meet you, so please take a moment to scroll down and get acquainted with our team.

Veterinarians

Dr. Kathy Harris

Dr. Kathy Harris has been practicing veterinary medicine for “a long, long time” and is a graduate of Colorado State University (CSU). Throughout her career, she has remained committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while continually staying current with the latest advances, procedures, and innovations in veterinary medicine.

One of Dr. Harris’s greatest joys is building lasting relationships with both her patients and their owners. She believes that partnering with pet families is essential to helping animals live healthier, happier lives.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with family and friends, working with horses, dogs, and birds, staying active at the gym, and, when she gets the chance, enjoying a well-earned nap!

Dr. Merlyn Avila

Dr. Avila has been a dedicated small animal general practitioner for the past three years. A graduate of Washington State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, Dr. Avila has lived in Albuquerque for most of her life and is passionate about improving the health and well-being of pets in the community. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Avila’s Cuban heritage allows them to connect with a diverse range of clients and provide personalized care to pets and their families.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Avila enjoys practicing martial arts, exploring Albuquerque’s beautiful hiking trails, and playing tennis. They are excited to welcome new and familiar faces to the practice!

Veterinary Technicians

Eugene

Eugene has been working in veterinary medicine for 13 years, including four years in emergency care. Growing up with many pets, he developed a deep love for animals and a strong desire to help them. He also finds it rewarding to support pet owners during difficult times. Eugene has a particular interest in surgeries, which he finds both fun and fascinating.

Passionate about urgent care, he enjoys the fast-paced nature of the field. At home, he has three wonderful pets—China, an English Pointer; Ače, a Pitbull mix; and Colossus, a mixed breed.

Outside of work, Eugene enjoys fishing, working out, and hiking. His favorite book series is Goosebumps, his favorite movie is Harry Potter, and he is a fan of the Cowboys and Lakers.

Shay

Shay has been working in veterinary medicine for almost three years. With a lifelong love for animals, she has always wanted to care for them and be around them as much as possible. She has a particular interest in anesthesia, especially when working with both small and exotic large animals.

At home, Shay has a full house with four dogs—three Belgian Malinois and a Terrier mix named Bon Bon—along with one cat and one horse.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her pets and being outdoors. Her favorite movie is Lilo & Stitch.

Carol

Carol has been working in veterinary medicine for two years. Having been around animals all her life, her love for them naturally led her to this career. She finds blood draws, catheters, and surgery preparation particularly interesting and enjoys developing her skills in these areas. At home, Carol has a wonderful group of pets—two dogs, one cat, and one ferret.

Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and her fur babies.

Mackenzie

Mackenzie has been working in veterinary medicine for a little over a year. Having grown up around animals, she wanted a job that involved them—one where she would truly enjoy what she does every day. She finds dental care and pharmaceuticals particularly interesting and loves learning more about these areas of veterinary medicine. At home, Mackenzie has one pet—a cat named Valentine.

Outside of work, she enjoys catching up on sleep or spending time with friends and family. Her favorite movie is Pride & Prejudice, and her favorite book is We Were Liars. She also loves Harry Potter—both the books and the movies!

Heather

Heather has been working in veterinary medicine for one and a half years. Her passion for helping animals during natural disasters and crises led her to pursue this career, with the goal of working alongside the Red Cross to aid animals in need. She has a strong interest in critical care and finds it to be one of the most fascinating areas of veterinary medicine. At home, Heather has one lovable pibble named Stella.

Outside of work, she enjoys writing and playing video games. Her favorite movie, book, or musical is Hamilton.

Andrea

Andrea has been working in veterinary medicine for four years. Her love of animals inspired her to pursue a career in this field. She finds dental procedures particularly interesting and enjoys working in that area of veterinary medicine. At home, Andrea has one pet named Charlie.

Outside of work, she enjoys woodburning (pyrography) as a creative hobby. Her favorite sport is hockey, and she’s a big fan of the NJ Devils. She also enjoys football, and her team is the Chargers.

Madi

Madi has been working in veterinary medicine for two years. Her love of animals and obsession with Dr. Pol inspired her to pursue a career in this field. She finds surgical procedures interesting.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, fishing, soccer, and sailing. Her favorite movie is Jurassic Park and favorite sports team is the Buffalo Bills. At home she has a Golden Retriever, two German Shepards, 15 chickens, and a pig.

Receptionists

Adriana

Adriana Harrison has been working in the veterinary field for three years and enjoys being one of the friendly faces clients and their pets see when they visit the hospital. She is passionate about helping create a welcoming experience for both pets and their families while supporting the veterinary team in providing exceptional care.

Outside of work, Adriana loves spending time with family and friends, traveling to rodeos and taking small road trips, reading while listening to music, and exploring the outdoors. She also enjoys taking walks with her dog, Jade, and is always up for a new adventure.

Maddie

Maddie has been working in veterinary medicine for a year and a half. She has always had a passion for animals and a deep desire to help them, which led her to pursue this career. She finds surgery particularly interesting and enjoys learning more about it. At home, Maddie has a black cat named Bastet—she is her world. She also has a leopard gecko.

Outside of work, Maddie enjoys collecting taxidermy butterflies from all over the world. Her favorite movie is The Collector, directed by Marcus Dunstan.

Scheduler

Betty

Betty has been working in veterinary medicine for close to 30 years. Her deep love for animals led her to pursue a career in this field, where she especially enjoys building strong relationships with clients through interpersonal communication.

At home, Betty has six wonderful dogs—four Wolfhounds named Aoife, Ruby, Aine, and Fionn (Jameser), as well as two Labs named Bryg and Niamh.

Outside of work, Betty loves all things dog-related, including teaching and participating in rally at Sandia Dog Obedience Club. She also enjoys having lunch with friends. Currently, she is enjoying the series by Thurlo and loves books by Tony Hillerman and Anne Hillerman. Some of her favorite movies are Oklahoma, Carousel, and My Fair Lady.

Kennel Staff

Justice

Justice has been working in the veterinary field since 2019. He finds the kennels and each animal’s behavior particularly interesting. At home, He has six pets: five dogs and one cat.

Outside of work, Justice enjoys playing, performing, and listening to music (especially guitar), hiking, running, playing video games, watching movies, photography, and spending time with loved ones. His favorite book is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, and his favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys.

Josiah

Josiah has been working in the veterinary field since 2024 and has a special interest in surgeries. His family has been coming to Northview for years, and he jumped at the opportunity to work here because of his love for animals and working with them. At home, he has three dogs.

In his free time, Josiah enjoys snowboarding, exploring, hiking, playing video games, reading, and photography. His favorite movie is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

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