Meet our Team

Carrie graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Biology. Following graduation, she worked in San Francisco as a Veterinary Technician for 6 ½ years before returning to the South Bend area and starting work at Magrane. She shared her home with her cats, Tuley and Flynn. Carrie enjoys getting to know and help a wide variety of patients and she likes learning more advanced and compassionate ways to accomplish this. In her spare time Carrie enjoys reading, logic problems and dancing.

She love animals and has always wanted a job around them. Her dream job is to be a park ranger or DNR. Being outdoors and in nature is her paradise. She has had many pets, ranging from Guinea pig, rabbit, fish, dogs, cats, and even a few praying mantis.

Cindy joined our team in September 2018. She was drawn to work at Magrane by our focus on Fear Free and building positive veterinary experiences for pets. She also enjoys educating clients, so they can make the most informed decision for their individual needs and working behind the scenes managing inventory. In her free time, she enjoys being active outside with her Labrador and her Quarter Horse. 

Amy started at Magrane in April of 2019. Amy is currently enrolled in school getting her Veterinary Nursing degree. She strives to finish her degree and help provide the best care possible for all patients at Magrane, while expanding her knowledge in the veterinary field. Amy shares her home with her two dogs, Jeda and Gunner, and her cat, Piper. In her spare time, Amy enjoys paddle boarding with her dogs and spending time with her family and friends.   

Leslie graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a BS in Biological Sciences in May of 2017. Not long after graduation, she began working here at Magrane Pet Medical Center as a veterinary assistant in November of 2017. Working as an assistant has prompted her to continue her education in the veterinary field as she is currently working on her veterinary technician degree online at Purdue University. She currently lives with her husband and their 6-year-old orange and white tabby Oscar along with two rough collies that she cares for. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching movies/shows.  

Jenn has been with Magrane since 1998. She enjoys answering all your pet questions and being a friendly face to you four-legged family members. She is a part of the leadership team here a Magrane and is an active go getter. Jenn enjoys days with her children, Dawson ad Heidi. She lives a very busy outside of the Magrane. Jenn loves to go horseback riding on her main squeeze, Judge. She is also a part of the St. Joe County 4-H fair as a leader of the Dairy Beef Club. At home she also has 3 dogs, 2 chihuahuas, Jersey, and Ammo, and a Great Dane named Clyde.

Joy started at Magrane Pet Medical Center in January 2006. She got her degree as a registered Veterinary Technician from Purdue University. She loves client communication and providing fear free techniques to the patients. She currently resides in Bristol with her husband Jameson and 2 kids, Jackson and Janie. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering at her church, kayaking and playing tennis. In her free time, you can find her hiking the trails with her family.

She started working at MPMC in 1999. Since graduation she has furthered her education in behavioral medicine through Purdue University and focuses some of her time working with dog and cat behavioral issues. Neika is a certified trainer with Victoria Stilwell from the Animal Planet show “It’s Me or the Dog”.  Neika recently made the decision to leave our  employment as a technician so that she could focus on her behavioral interests.  She will continue to  teach our Puppy Kindergarten classes here at Magrane’s  and we’re so glad that she will still be a part of us!   At home, Neika is happily married to Jason and has a son, Broc and a daughter, Nora. She shares her home with Gwen, a terrier mix, and Chuck, a polydactyl cat(extra toes). In her spare time, Neika is an avid runner and does crossfit training.  She also likes to have fun with friends, paddle board and hang at home with her kids and dogs.

Shannon began working at Magrane in September of 2020. She says she loves being a part of our team. Working with and caring for the pets makes everyday exciting and she looks forward to coming to work. In her words, “Best Job ever!!”

Alecia loves animals and enjoys being able to care for them each day. Alecia currently has one cat named Zira and is in school to become a Veterinary Technician. In her spare time, she enjoys doing at home projects and spending time with her Boyfriend, family and friends.