Dr. Finlayson - Veterinarian

 Dr. Finlayson grew up on a cattle ranch in Montana where he had lots of hands on experience with all kinds of animals. He trained horses at one time and also entered some rodeo events and rode bareback horses and bulls. He graduated with his degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 1972. After graduation he completed a one year internship at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana. Dr. Finlayson and his wife, Gayla are very proud of their 4 children and 9 grandchildren. When Dr. Finlayson is not practicing veterinary medicine he coaches youth sports, especially baseball. He also builds and flies radio control airplanes. When time permits and he can draw out an elk or deer permit he likes to go hunting.

 

Jessica Mendinhall - Veterinary Assistant

 Jessica is an Arizona native that started working at Alpine while still in high school over 6 years ago.  She is an animal enthusiast and has 4 cats and 2 dogs of her own.  Occasionally she fosters and finds homes for stray kittens that have been abandoned and neglected.  Jessica is compassionate and enjoys her work. She always goes the extra mile to help our clients and their animals.  She is married to her high school sweetheart, and has 3 beautiful children.  Jessica is a hard worker and is very dedicated to her job and family. When she is not working, she is spending all her time with her family. Some of the fun family activities she enjoys is fishing, taking her kids to the park and going to the zoo. You can always catch Jessica with a camera trying to catch all of life’s greatest moments.

Connie Pentecost - Veterinary Assistant

Connie has been working for Dr. Finlayson since January 2006.  She is from Arizona and cares about the well being of all animals.  She is engaged to her junior high sweetheart and has four dogs, ten fish, seven hermit crabs, three fire belly toads, and a red glider turtle.  Connie cares a lot about our clients and their well being.  She helps to make the experience fun and as stress free as possible.  She is dedicated in helping all stray animals that come her way to finding their forever home or going to a no kill rescue.  Connie is currently obtaining her bachelor’s degree in microbiology at Arizona State University.  In her spare time, Connie enjoys camping, swimming, shooting, and spending time with loved ones.

Elizabeth Walker – Receptionist

Elizabeth started working for Dr. Finlayson in August 2009.  She was born and raised in Arizona and loves caring for all kinds of animals.  She is a kind, friendly person who wants to make you and your pets’ experience at Alpine Animal Clinic a happy one.

Elizabeth just recently received her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Arizona University and has found working at Alpine Animal Clinic to be a very rewarding experience.  She is the eldest of seven children, all of whom have been home-schooled at one point or another, and when she is not working, she loves to play the piano, read, draw, or hang out with her family and friends.

Chris Thomas - Those of you who have been coming in to Alpine Animal Clinic will remember Chris.  She is no longer with us.  She had a little boy the spring of 2009 and is now fully occupied as a full time mother.  We are sorry to loose Chris, but understand her desire to spend all her time as a mom.