Our Staff
Deborah Jessen
Hospital Administrator
Deborah has been the hospital administrator since its purchase by Dr. Jessen in 1997 and she loves working with the staff, clients, and their “fur-people.” She has a degree in liberal arts and is a certified occupational therapy assistant. During her “off” time, she enjoys scuba diving, gardening, travel, and reading. “Fur-people” residing in her home include Winston and Doolin, two Bengal cats, and cross-eyed Baboo from the SPCA.
Shannon
Front Desk Assistant/Receptionist
Shannon has been with the Harrisonburg Animal Hospital since 2005, working at the front desk. She loves working here and helping the clients care for their four-legged children. She has the same love and devotion for her own four-legged kids (she has three of them). They get away with a lot more than her two teenagers do! In her spare time, she loves reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Lynn
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lynn has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Harrisonburg Animal Hospital since its beginning, and she earned her Associate of Applied Sciences degree from Blue Ridge Community College and her Bachelor of Science from James Madison University. Her leisure activities include spending time with her pets—cats, dogs, and a guinea pig—and officiating field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse at the college level. She is also a member of JMU and US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Tonya
Veterinary Assistant
Tonya is a West Virginia girl who has been working in veterinary hospitals since attending the University of West Virginia in 2004. While currently filling the role of assistant to the doctor, she enjoys working with all types of animals and is trained in all aspects of the hospital. After work, she enjoys farming, horseback riding, and spending time with her husband.
Brandy
Administrative Assistant
Brandy has been employed by the Harrisonburg Animal Hospital since 1997, and as she administrative assistant, she provides customer care at the front desk. She enjoys her job because she gets to work closely with the clients to help them with their pet’s needs and is happy to be a part of serving clients and helping their pets. She is married and does not have children, but she considers her pets to be her kids! She enjoys reading, watching movies, and fishing in her spare time.
Leslie
Front Desk Assistant/Receptionist
Leslie, who has been with the Harrisonburg Animal Hospital since 2000, works at the front desk where she gets to help both pets and their owners. She is married and the mother of two “young adults.” She grew up with a love for animals and that has continued throughout her life. She currently shares her home with many different four-legged family members.
Angela
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Angela has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician with Harrisonburg Animal Hospital since 2007, and she has been living in the Harrisonburg area since 1997. She graduated from Bridgewater College with a degree in Nutrition, and from Blue Ridge Community College with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She loves her job at the hospital, and when she is not at work, she enjoys working out, playing sports, and spending time with her dogs.
Kennel and Boarding Staff
Harrisonburg Animal Hospital has a staff of one full-time supervisor and three or four part-time employees to ensure quality care for boarders 7 days a week!
