. . . Meet our Head Nurse, Xochitl ("Sochi") Fisher, RVT. Xochitl has been with us since 2003. She started as a recetpionist and after a couple of years moved into "the back" where she has worked since as a veterinary nurse and now as our Head Nurse. She plays a critical role to ensure a smooth workflow during our busy days. She is also in charge of the nursing team and the kennel team as well as working as a nurse in a support role for the doctors. She also does most of the ordering of medical supplies which is a job unto itself.  

     In addition, she also schedules the nurses and veterinary assistants and helps manage the hospital's inventory which is no small task!

     Her education includes a high school degreee from the L.A. Zoo Magnet and a BS in Animal Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She successfully passed her test for her RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) in 2010.

     Xochitl enjoys fostering kittens for Pets Lifeline during the summer. Her husband, Dave, and three cats, Ghengis Khan, Azrael and Timmy look forward to socializing the little furballs each season.     

          . . . If you live by these dog rules, you will be a happier person! There's a lot we humans can learn from dogs. If you live your life by the same philosophy that dogs do, you will be much better off in life. In the wild, animals fight only for two things, not a fancy car, not clothes or jewelry, they just fight for food or a mate, everything else they get after that is just pure happiness.

Dog Philosophy:

1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be

    pure ecstasy.

3. When loved ones come home, always run and greet them.

4. When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.

5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

6. Take naps and always stretch before rising.

7. Run, romp and play daily.

8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

9. Be loyal.

10. Never pretend to be something you're not.

11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and    

      nuzzle them gently.

13. Delight in the simple joys of a long walk.

14. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

15. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

16. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

17. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

18. No matter how often you are criticized, don't buy into the guilt

      thing and pout. Run right back and make friends.

From dogwork.com