Dr. Heather Skogerson was born in California, and spent her childhood moving around the United States, Mexico, and the Azores.  Her family moved to Carson City in 1989.  She attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for several years, subsequently transferring to UNR where she earned her bachelor's degree.  Heather graduated from the Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences in May, 2002, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  Following graduation, she interned at the Comstock Large Animal Hospital in Pleasant Valley.  She joined Dr. Margolin at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in 2003.  Heather and her son, Brody, enjoy spending time with their dog, Annie Oakley, cats, Penelope,  Fiona, and her horse, Doc.  Away from work, Dr. Skogerson enjoys spending time with Brody, riding horses, hiking, riding motorcycles, and just about anything outdoors.

   Dr. Pamela Jahn was born and grew up in rural Wisconsin.  She completed her undergraduate degree and graduate work at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She attended the Veterinary College at the University of Minnesota in Saint Paul where she graduated in 1985.  Her first job in the profession was in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and she later ended up in Reno, Nevada in 1986.  After performing relief work at several practices and at an emergency clinic, she settled at a local hospital in Carson City in 1987.  She joined Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital in May 2008.  Her pets include McGregor, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and the cat family of Pockets, Tinker, Zephyer, Tuffy, Rowdy, and Kinks.  In her spare time she volunteers with the Storey County Fire Department, and enjoys reading, walking, miniatures, and movies.

 

   Dr. Matt McSweeney grew up in Gardnerville Nevada, and graduated from Douglas High School.  After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force and worked as a mechanic for the 335th fighter wing stationed out of Greensboro, NC.  After his four year enlistment he moved back to Nevada to attend college at the University of Nevada, Reno, receiving his BS in animal science with high distinction.  Matt then attended veterinary school at Colorado State University.  Matt is now returning back to Western Nevada to raise his son next to the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin Desert.  Matt enjoys skiing, fishing camping, softball, traveling, barbecues, movies, and spending time with friends and family.

   Margie Quirk joined the Lone Mountain staff in 1995 as a veterinary assistant, coming from another Carson City practice where she had worked for the previous seven years.  In February, 2001 she became a licensed Veterinary Technician.  Margie and her husband, Greg, share their home with 5 rescued dogs, 4 cats, 3 horses, and numerous chickens.
 

   Lisa Castillo has been a Receptionist at Lone Mountain since March of 2000.  She was born in Carson City, and graduated from Carson High School in 1998.  She attended WNCC for two years.  Lisa and her husband, Rudy, have two beautiful little girls.  They share their home with a cat, Jagger, two dogs, Scooby and Charlie, and 15 tropical fish.

   Julie Garcia spent her early childhood in West Covina, California, and relocated to Carson City when she was 13.  As a senior in high school she started working at Lone Mountain as kennel staff.  In her six years at Lone Mountain she has worked her way up to Veterinary Technician Assistant.  She current attends courses to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.  She lives in Stagecoach with her husband and two-year-old son Logan.  She has two dogs:  Rocky and Mystic.
 

   Susan Escamillo has lived and worked in the Sierra Nevada area for the past 17 years.  During this time, she has worked as a veterinary hospital office manager and as a boarding kennel manager.  She joined Lone Mountain as Hospital Administrator in March, 2007 and is enjoying working with the staff.  Susan and her husband have three children and three grandchildren.  She is a horse enthusiast, owing a bay Arabian and a dun breeding stock Paint.  She also has a palomino Appaloosa pony for her grandchildren.  Susan and her husband share their home with two Corgis, Megan and Rugby, a German Shorthaired Pointer, Eddie, and a big tuxedo cat named Opie who rules the dogs and the house.  
 

   Aubrie Li is attending UNR working toward her bachelor's degree in Animal Science.  She currently serves as part-time Assistant Veterinary Technician, and looks forward to becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician when she graduates from UNR.  Aubrie resides in Carson City with her fiancé, Shane, their American Staffordshire Terrier, Godiva, and their Siamese cat, Mia.  She spends her free time hiking and running with Godiva.  Aubrie has competed both a full and a half marathon to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and looks forward to raising more funds for charitable causes in the future.

  
   Jessica Zich is a lifelong resident of Carson City and a graduate of Carson High School.  She currents attends UNR and is majoring in animal science (pre-veterinary coursework).  She started working at Lone Mountain last fall to get hands-on experience in her career field.  She looks forward to graduating from UNR, and would like to attend veterinary school at Colorado State University.

   Amy Perez is a junior at Carson High School.  She is working toward graduating with honors and attending UNR to become a veterinarian.  She has always loved animals and enjoys the experience she is gaining toward her future career.