Meet The Animal Care Providers Team

MaKayla joined Monte Vista Pet Lodge in July of 2022. She enjoys taking care of all animals and is excited for a lifelong career in animal care. In her spare time Makayla enjoys playing video games, sewing, crafting, and playing with her own pets Cesar (seen here) and Ferris the ferret!

Monika joined the MVPL team in August of 2023. She earned her degree in Animal Science from UC Davis and has over a decade of experience working with both domestic animals and wildlife. Outside of work she enjoys reading, hiking, running, and birding.

Megan grew up in Colorado and has never lived without dogs! Ever since she started working, she's been working with dogs. She has two fur babies of her own, a black lab mix named Lady Bug and the other is a chihuahua named Lola.

Joining MVPL in 2019 Xavier has been in the animal care industry for 7 years and has 3 dogs and 2 cats of his own. In his spare time, he enjoys abstract painting, reading, watching shows, and baking.

Joining the MVPL team in summer of 2022, Mia has worked in the animal care industry for 7 years and enjoyed every second. In her spare time, she enjoys running, rock climbing, and reading.

Kilee joined the Monte Vista Pet Lodge team in June of 2023. She has always loved animals having 5 pups of her own. She hopes to further her career in the animal care industry and is currently enrolled in college classes. In her spare time she enjoys playing video games and crocheting.

Joining the MVPL team in 2023, Cinthia did not have any experience in the animal care industry and has enjoyed learning about animal behavior and care. She has liked it so much she is now enrolled at CNM for Veterinary Technology!