Team
Lena Schjelvan
Registered Veterinary Technician Lena was born and raised in Southern California and has worked and lived in both Colorado and Hawaii during her veterinary career. With over two decades of technical experience in general practice and specialty medicine, she prides herself on providing quality care and being a positive, team-oriented professional. She has managed several … Read moreLena Schjelvan
Glory Baquiran
Office Manager/Lead Registered Veterinary Technician Glory has always had a passion for medicine—so much so that as a child, she would pretend to give her mom’s banana tree injections using a chopstick. It wasn’t long before she realized her true calling was in veterinary medicine, where her love for animals could become a lifelong career. … Read moreGlory Baquiran
Malory Churchill
Veterinary Technician and Client Service Representative Malory grew up the oldest sister of an animal-loving household in San Diego. She was an active member of several leadership and animal-focused organizations, including 4-H, FFA, AKC, and ASCA, which helped shape her into the person she is today. It came as no surprise that Malory would eventually … Read moreMalory Churchill
Mackenzie Churchill
Client Service Representative Mackenzie grew up surrounded by animals, from dogs, cats, and rabbits to horses, chickens, goats, and even some reptiles. Her family also used to breed and show Australian Shepherds professionally. This instilled in Mackenzie a deep love and compassion for animals from the very beginning. As a fierce advocate for the well-being … Read moreMackenzie Churchill
Gabby Cesena
Veterinarian Assistant Gabby hails from São Paulo, Brazil, where her love of animals and desire to help them was realized at a very young age. Even back then, she knew that when she grew up, she wanted a career that would allow her to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. As part … Read moreGabby Cesena
Jamie Chu
Veterinary Assistant When Jamie was in elementary school, she and a friend would often stand by the street near her home for hours, encouraging passers-by to stop and donate money for the local animal shelter. When she finally got her first dog, her lifelong love of animals turned into a career goal. As a veterinary … Read moreJamie Chu
Sonia Jorge
Customer Service Representative Sonia has always been passionate about helping those in the world who have no voice. She has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years and still loves every moment. Today, Santaluz Animal Care is proud to have her as a Customer Service Representative. She loves everything about her job, especially … Read moreSonia Jorge