Meet Our Team

Dr. Wendy attended Arkansas State University for her Bachelor’s, majoring in Animal Science, before moving on to Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine to achieve her dream job: becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wendy is RECOVER Certified in Basic and Advanced Life Support, and is a member of the AVMA, AzVMA, and AAHA. Her interests are in dog and cat internal medicine, emergency medicine, dermatology, preventative care, staff education, and dentistry. Dr. Wendy is proud to be the owner of this state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Lake Havasu City, but she also loves having what she likes to call “The Dream Team”, staff that are professional, trained, and strive to provide the utmost care in the Tri-State area! When Dr. Wendy is not busy saving lives, she enjoys doing continued education, such as taking courses in Veterinary Dentistry, and catching up on sleep whenever she can!

Allyson grew up in the small town of Nederland, Colorado, before moving to Arizona in 2006. She has a background in human medicine and carries a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition. In 2020, she pursued a different calling and became passionate about working in management and Human Resources. Allyson’s favorite part of her job is the daily challenge, and the ever evolving but constantly rewarding industry. She says she never imagined working somewhere with so much compassion and support for their employees, and that the type of culture Dr. Wendy has created here at Havasu Paws and Claws is exactly the reason she’s not only proud to work here but is also the reason that drives her to become a better Practice Manager! Allyson is a self-proclaimed “hermit” and homebody; in her time outside of the office she has a lot of hobbies she enjoys, including cooking, reading, crocheting, woodworking, painting, and gardening.

Chas graduated from Carrington College in 2017 as a Certified Veterinary Assistant and spent her first two years out of school working for another clinic in Arizona. She joined the Havasu Paws and Claws family in 2019, and never looked back! Chas loves the challenge of being a clinical director for Havasu Paws and Claws, learning new clinical and management skills every day that she’s here. She says working somewhere with such an amazing atmosphere and coworkers is a huge bonus! When she’s not spending time loving on her two Boxers, she enjoys the beauty of Lake Havasu and the desert by either spending time on the lake, or off-roading with her friends. Chas also has an adventurous spirit and loves to travel to new destinations whenever the opportunities arise!

Cooper is a former United States Marine with a military background in law enforcement, dog handling and training, and veterinary assisting. He grew up in a small town in Alaska but wanted to come to Lake Havasu City for the “excitement” the community has to offer! Cooper is passionate about working with animals and says that being able to see them every day and aid in their care and recovery is a large part of why he works for Havasu Paws and Claws. Working with animals brings a lot of joy to his life. When he’s not working, Cooper likes to spend time with his black Labrador Retriever or go to the movies with his soon-to-be wife. But, if you asked one of his close friends, they’d admit that on rare occasions he still likes to be a little wild… once a Marine, always a Marine, oorah!

Hailey graduated from High School in 2018 and always knew she wanted to work with animals. She joined Havasu Paws and Claws in 2021 and has been working hard to learn as much about veterinary medicine as she can ever since! Hailey holds certifications in Intra-Oral Dental Radiography and Fundamentals of Dentistry and is continuing education in anesthesia monitoring and fluid therapy. Hailey says the best thing about working for Havasu Paws and Claws is “knowing there’s no limitations to how far I can advance in my career!” In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with her family.

Nataly grew up in Colorado but relocated to Lake Havasu City in her junior year of high school. Nataly has always had a love and passion for animals and has been working in the industry since her teenage years! Starting as a Kennel Technician at a very young age, she has dedicated herself to her work. Nataly worked hard to advance her career with years of hands-on training, experience, and continuing education. She says one of the reasons she loves working at Havasu Paws and Claws is because it feels like a second home to her, and “always encourages me to improve on my skills and continuously learn more about veterinary medicine!”. Nataly believes that there is something new and enjoyable to take away from every day on the job. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking or learning new skills. She is also an artist and loves spending time at home with her pets and being around friends.

Candace is originally from Southern California, but after being in a long-distance relationship for nearly eight months, she decided it was finally time to make the leap and move closer to her family and boyfriend – she has now been living in Lake Havasu City for the past two years! Candace received her Associates Degree in Veterinary Sciences from Mt. San Antonio College and plans to finish her studies to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She says that being able to work with new clients and patients daily, learning more about the Veterinary field and medicine, and working with such a fun and caring team is what makes her proud to be employed at Havasu Paws and Claws. In her free time, Candace enjoys off-roading and exploring the beautiful desert surrounding Lake Havasu City, spending quality time with her loved ones, and even dabbles in creative jewelry making using semi-precious stones found locally from the Mojave desert!

Britney was born and raised in San Diego, California, but relocated to Lake Havasu City to be closer to family. She went to PIMA Medical Institute and has been a veterinary assistant since 2016! One of her favorite things about her job is that it’s challenging, and she feels like she’s always learning and growing in her profession. Britney especially loves working closely with the clients and believes that client education is one of the most important things we can offer as veterinary professionals. She says working on a team that is just as eager to help is another reason she is happy to be working here at Havasu Paws and Claws! Outside of the office, if Britney is not swimming or near water, she enjoys being home relaxing with her two cats and either reading or watching movies.

Beth has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, recalling that she was the kid who would try to bring home any animal to keep as a pet – frogs and crickets included! It’s no surprise that Beth started working with animals at a very young age and got a job in the veterinary field over twenty years ago. She has been trained as a veterinary assistant, dog groomer, and now a medical scribe! Beth says that something she loves about Havasu Paws and Claws is the fact that there’s always a positive atmosphere, and she can come to work every day feeling like she’s part of a team that truly cares about their clients and patients. When she’s not working, Beth is an active member of her church and loves being involved in anything that helps the youth who attend. During her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, or being outdoors when the weather is nice, spending time either by the lake or camping.

Ashley is originally from southern California, and with a background in human medicine. When Ashley relocated to Lake Havasu in 2019, she started working for Havasu Paws and Claws and says she feels at home, working here. Ashley’s belief is that having a good team helps make a good workplace, and she’s proud to say she’s part of such an extraordinary team! Working with animals is a huge perk of the job for her, too, and she likes to sing to them while they may be getting a nail trim or ear cleaning treatment. In her personal time, Ashley really enjoys the simple things in life: boating, biking, and sampling craft beer from all the local breweries and social hot-spots in Havasu.

Jami was born and raised in Southern California, but spent a lot of time visiting family and vacationing in Lake Havasu City before eventually making the move with her husband in 2023. Before working in the veterinary field, Jami attended school at Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the food service industry for over twenty years! Jami is passionate about Customer Service and loves being able to build relationships with our clients. She says one of her favorite things about working at Havasu Paws and Claws is being able to help so many clients with their pets, and seeing the difference in the animals that we are able to treat… the puppy love and being able to learn more about how she can help her own pets at home is just a bonus! In her personal time, Jami enjoys swimming, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and all of the family dogs.