Meet Our Staff

Heather has always loved animals and became interested in the veterinary field as a child thanks to her father's copies of James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small" series. She graduated from UC Davis in 2007 with a BS in Animal Science and Management and began working at a feline specialty hospital as a technician assistant. Heather and her husband have a full house with their two dogs, Rose and The Doctor(Doc for short), and three cats: Cupid, Cassidy, and Mowgli.  Though she enjoys animals of all kinds, she has a special place in her heart for our feline friends.

Frances has always had a love for animals, but her true passion began when she started volunteering at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary during high school. Her interest and enthusiasm led her to become a Zookeeper, then further inspired her to become fascinated with veterinary medicine. She continues to find working in this field greatly rewarding and appreciates all members of the animal kingdom.  

Jessie is MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital’s primary dental technician and one half of our amazing RVT team.

She joined MarketPlace in January of 2025. She has over 14 years of experience in the veterinary field and attended intensive classes through VASE for her RVT certification. 

Jessie grew up surrounded by animals such as cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, and hamsters – all of which fostered her love for animals well into adulthood. In addition to her interest in veterinary dentistry, she is also very fascinated by animal behavior and Fear Free handling.

Jessie currently has two pets at home, a dog named Darby and a cat named Charlie. Outside of work, Jessie enjoys things like gardening, being out in nature, live music, disc golf, and studying botany or mycology. She also likes most bugs, even saving them from being squished by rushing them outside, and played bass in a band.

Adalisa “Addy” has been an indispensable part of the MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital team in 2023. Participating in FFA during highschool further confirmed her love of animals and began her interest in the veterinary medicine field. As her knowledge and experience in the field has grown, emergency veterinary medicine has become a special interest for her.

She loves to spend her time outside of work cuddling with her fur babies, attending concerts, and with her friends. Her dogs, Ellie and Millie, love spending as much time with her as possible and her cat, April, grants cuddles as she chooses.

Annaka became part of the MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital team in April of 2025. Her love for animals has been part of her life for as long as she can remember and led her to seek further education at the Animal Behavior College.

Outside of work she enjoys camping and hiking with her dog Callie. Other hobbies like kayaking, photography, and jigsaw puzzles also help her relax when she isn’t taking care of patients at work.  In addition to her dog Callie, Annaka has 2 cats at home: Bagheera and Leon.

Steffanie can always be found making new furry friends wherever she goes. As a proud fur-momma of 2 Cane Corsos, and growing up with Rottweilers, large breed dogs have a special spot in her heart. That’s not to say she doesn’t indulge in snuggles from the little ones and she loves kitty purrs. Every chance she gets, Steffanie sneaks a patient up to her front desk so you might hear a few barks or meows when she answers the phone.

Patricia joined Marketplace Vet Hospital in July 2025, bringing with her a lifelong passion for animals and extensive veterinary experience. Her love for creatures started young—her home was a menagerie featuring everything from Rottweilers and Poodles to snakes, birds, and even chickens!

A certified Veterinary Assistant since 1998, Patricia initially worked in general practice before moving into demanding Emergency and Specialty care. After a brief hiatus where she completed her AS degree in Business Management, she knew her true calling was back in the clinic. Now returned to her home state of California, she is thrilled to be a friendly, knowledgeable face helping clients at the reception desk.

When not at work, Patricia enjoys time with her husband, Mike, and her cats, Jackson and Tag. Her hobbies include embroidery, gardening, reading, and adventures around the local area.