Mary Brint, Practice Manager

Mary Brint came on board as our Practice Manager in November, 2010. Prior to starting with Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital, Mary has worked at various practices in both Southern and Northern California (in human medicine) for over 35 years.

Mary’s love for animals has always been a main focal point of her life, where she lives in Watsonville with her husband and teenage daughter (along with five horses, two dogs, two cats, chickens, a cockatiel and even several trout)! As a child, she spent many summers on a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where her interest in horses became one of her passions. In her time off, she gives riding lessons and occasionally will still trailer a pony out for a birthday party! Her daughter, Megan, continues to stay very involved in riding as well, performing in both gymkhana and rodeo events and together, they get in as much horse camping as they can manage to get away for.

Mary enjoys camping, hiking, bike riding and in her spare time, watercolor painting. But her favorite pastime is spending time with her family; she especially loves her goofing around time with her grandson, Calvin.

   Rebecca Skaug, Reception  

Becky has retired from Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital after devoting 22 years to her veterinary clinic work. She has been a great asset to our staff here at the clinic, and we wish her all the best as she embarks on her next adventures. We will all miss her a great deal! 

   Sara Blackstorm, Reception

Sara joined Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital as a receptionist in 2003.  She has worked with animals since 1995. Sara has spent most of her life raising orphaned baby animals and finding good homes for those that come her way. Sara looks forward to seeing all the furry faces that come through the doors of the hospital.

Sara's loves are her two little boys and her house full of animals. Dogs, cats and other furry creatures rule her household.

When not at work, she spends her time homeschooling her two boys, gardening, cuddling her cats, her dog and her and rats as well as spending a lot of time playing!

    Erika Reid, Reception

Erika began her career in veterinary care nearly 20 years ago at age 15 as kennel staff.  She joined our staff during the merger into Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital. She has worked in all positions in several different hospitals in our community, as well as our local emergency hospitals. In addition she attended the Veterinary Technician Program at Hartnell College.  Her long standing and wide range of experience, her sense of humor and true joy in her work provides wonderful care for our clients and patients.

She lives with her husband and 12 yr old daughter, five horses, three dogs and three cats in the Larkin Valley area.  Erika fosters many (often pregnant) pets for whom she always finds wonderful, loving homes. 

Her second career and passion is in Real Estate working for Bailey Properties in Aptos.  You will often see her with the quick change from scrubs to business woman as she dashes out to her next appointment.  Erika is a whirl of energy and organization, qualities essential to a well run veterinary hospital.

Priscilla Fisher, Reception

Priscilla is one of the newer additions to our team. She brings many years of experience in Administration and Management of Health Care Practices and is enjoying getting to know the wonderful community of people and pets at Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital. In addition to her job here, PJ, as she is sometimes called, is a professional musician and teacher. A violinist with the Santa Cruz Symphony, she has also been seen recently performing with The White Album Ensemble, Peninsula Scottish Fiddlers and as a part of the orchestra with Cabrillo Stage.

She and her husband Tom, daughter Cara, and an assortment of pets (from fish and rats to dogs and cats) have made their home in the Seacliff Beach area of Aptos for the past 25 years. Tom is an attorney and Cara is currently studying Biological Sciences at UC Davis and hopes to go on to Medical School.

   Sasha Curtis, Reception & Technician assistant

Sasha is a new team member at Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital and has always known she wanted to dedicate her life to the well being of animals. Having earned a degree in Neuroscience & Animal Behavior of the University of California Santa Cruz, Sasha is now focusing her efforts on veterinary school, specifically to pursue a career in avian health.

Previously, Sasha volunteered at the Marine Mammal Physiology Project doing exercise physiology and animal training with dolphins, sea otters, cockatoos, and cockatiels. While studying at UCSC, Sasha also completed a thesis on her work with compounds that modulate the cell cycle for use as potential anti-cancer drugs. She received the Joseph F. Bunnett Research Prize in Organic Chemistry for her findings.

In her free time, Sasha loves to rock climb, hula-hoop, and dance. She especially loves playing with her wonderful and hilarious cockatiel.

   Dee Wright, RVT

Dee worked for Creekside Veterinary Hospital for over 3 years before joining Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital with the merger almost 2 years ago. She holds a BS in Natural Resources from Colorado State University with a minor in Spanish and graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Foothill College in 2008.

Dee continually advances her skills and knowledge in the veterinary field. Dee says she has the most wonderful dog in the world, Sequoia. She has a lifelong passion for horses and has worked many different jobs in the equine world.

In her free time, Dee enjoys horseback riding, gardening, snowboarding, West African dance, fire spinning, camping and traveling the world.

   Marianna Dedini, Technician

Marianna joined the Aptos Animal Hospital team in May, 2007, and has continued since we became Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital. She loves her job and feels fortunate to be working with terrific doctors and a wonderful staff.

After spending four years living and working on a cattle ranch in Salinas, she moved back to Santa Cruz County with her trusty dog, Abbey, to begin a new career in veterinary care. She enjoys surfing, horseback riding and trail running.

She has begun courses in the veterinary technology program to achieve her goals to become a registered veterinary technician.

   Devon Eilers, RVT

Devon joined Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital team in April 2010. Her animal health career started in 1999 while working in a local animal shelter. She is currently a licensed RVT and has specific interest and experience in emergency medicine.

Outside of work, Devon enjoys cooking, horseback riding and having fun with her son Aiden.

Emily Mathiasen, Technician

Emily has always loved working with animals. At age 12 years old she got her first "animal job" at pony party and petting zoo. She worked there summers and weekends until age 18 years. Emily then acquired more experience working with animals in pet stores. She has worked at veterinary hospitals in Morgan Hill, starting as a kennel assistant and working her way into a technician position. Emily plans to attend veterinary technician school to become a licensed RVT.

In her spare time Emily enjoys hanging out with her four cats, painting and other arts and crafts project. She also enjoys camping, photography and walking on the beach. We are happy to have her as part of the great team at Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital.

Jaime Martindale, Kennel Assistant

Jaime recently joined our team at Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital. She has previously worked with the SPCA and enjoyed that experience. Jamie's goal is to obtain her RVT certification and continue working at a veterinary facility. Growing up she cared for a variety of animals, including a cocker spaniel, fish, lizards, snakes and rabbits. Jaime currently has an AA degree from Cabrillo College and plans to attend a veterinary school in the near future.

In Jaime's free time she enjoys walking her dogs at Seacliff Beach, hiking and camping. She also likes watching movies and hanging out with the animals.

  Keisha Garrett, Technician Assistant

Keisha was brought on board with Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital in July, 2010. She has been working with animals for about 6 yrs and has been around animals her whole life. Currently her household consists of two indoor cats Leonidas and Padme, some foster kitties and a feral cat colony she is caring for. Keisha also is proud to maintain a 100 gallon fresh water fish tank.

Keisha enjoys gardening and being outside in the spring time. "There is nothing like fresh home grown salsa!"