Meet Our Team

Dr. Easthouse | DVM

Dr. Easthouse is a California native from the San Jose area where he graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. Dr. Easthouse received his Veterinary Degree in 2018 at Western University with a focus on Veterinary Urgent Care needs. He is currently working on his Masters Degree in business at the University of La Verne. Dr. Easthouse has a special interest in internal medicine and pain management as well as pet hospice and palliative care. In his free time, Dr. Easthouse enjoys going on fun adventures with his son. When he is not here at Pet Depot, he can often be found reading and writing as well as studying quantum physics in his free time.

Darlene | Registered Veterinary Technician

Darlene began her journey in the veterinary field in 2008. Her first position was in the kennel area where she then moved along to veterinary assisting. In 2013, she attended a veterinary technician program in Lake Forest, CA. Following graduation she obtained her RVT license and has furthered her career in this field.

Darlene has gained experience in general practice, shelter medicine and emergency medicine. Darlene loves every part of her job as it always stays interesting and exciting. There is always something to learn with ever evolving medicine. Darlene’s favorite part of working with your fur babies is giving them the utmost love and care while they are receiving treatments, recovering from surgery or are just afraid to be away from their families.

In her spare time, Darlene enjoys spending her time with her family, friends and furbabies. She also loves to read, dance and sing!

Cristina | Veterinary Assistant

Cristina has known she wanted to work with animals since the age of five. Continuing her pursuit to work with animals, she found herself earning an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Platt College, graduating in 2016.

In her spare time, Cristina enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Nikki | Veterinary Assistant

Nikki graduated from Carrington College in 2014 and has been working in the field ever since. Nikki is excited to be back to work after having her son and being a stay at home mom. She is continuing to learn and gain more experience in this field.

In her spare time Nikki loves to spend time with her family, going off roading and baking!

Alexandria | Veterinary Assistant

An El Monte native, Alexandria started her journey in the veterinary field as just a kennel attendant in 2015. Since then her passion and desire in veterinary medicine has only grown stronger.

Alexandria’s future plans are to go to school and earn her RVT license. Her spare time is spent either hiking in the early mornings, or cooking & baking.

Cristina | Registered Veterinary Technician

Ryan | Veterinary Assistant

Ryan has been drawn to animals since she was a little girl. Throughout the years, she has volunteered with local humane societies. Ryan has worked with livestock, birds, reptiles and domestic animals as well. In 2017, Ryan went on to achieve an A.S. in Pet Science at Mt. Sac Community College.

In Ryan’s free time, she loves going to festivals and concerts. She is a horror movie enthusiast and loves to spend time with friends and family.

Krystal | Veterinary Assistant

Krystal is a country girl who aspires to extend her education in the veterinary field. She is currently studying to accomplish a Veterinary Technician degree at OC Veterinary School in Garden Grove. She wishes to move to Utah in the future and start a small farm while raising some goats. Krystal loves to venture the mountains and ride horses in her free time.

Katelyn | Client Service Specialist

Katelyn graduated from Oregon State University with B.S. in Animal Science and a minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences in 2020. She has previous experience working with birds and cows, as well as the traditional cat and dog. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys spending time with her cat Binx, listening to K-pop, dancing, and reading novels.

Kimberly| Client Service Specialist

Kimberly has always loved animals but she found her true passion with small animals when she rescued her husky Riley. Riley is the sweetest boy you could ever meet! She is currently an undergraduate in pre-vet medicine. She hopes to one day become a veterinarian. Kimberly enjoys painting, going to botanical gardens and aquariums to see the otters. Most of all Kimberly enjoys being home with Riley.