Audrey DiMarco

 Audrey is a certified veterinary technician who grew up in    St.  Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri in 2000, and trained at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. She then worked with the White Oak Conservation Center in Yulee, Florida, and actually spent some time working in South Africa. She and her husband Matt recently bought their first house and have three cats, Jack, Lily, and Abby.

George W Schaaf

George is the son of the senior owner of NMAH, Dr. John Schaaf, and works with us as a Veterinary Technician. George has been “officially” working with us for the last four years. Unofficially, he has been around the hospital since he was a small boy. When asked about pets at home he advised that the “family” has 6 dogs, 6 horses, 3 cats, 2 llamas and one donkey!!!! He gets his experience both at the veterinary clinic and at home. His future plans currently are undecided, but he is considering both the military and/or college.

Jennifer Sullivan

Jennifer started with NMAH in January of 2006 as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Northern New Jersey Consorteum for Veterinary Technician Education. She and her husband, Jason, own two dogs, Candy who is 14 years old, and Fella who is 16 years old. In her spare time she enjoys decorating her new home and reading. She hopes that her future holds a long life and prosperity.

Dorian Schumacher

Dorian grew up in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She earned her BA in Environmental Studies from UNC Wilmington. She then turned to veterinary medicine and became a veterinary technician. She says she has loved her work ever since. She joined the NMAH team of technicians in the Fall of 2008, and we are all very happy that she did.

Jorge H. Penaranda

Jorge is from Columbia and actually graduated in 1990 in Columbia with a degree in large animals, and a Title of Veterinary Doctor. He has been employed with NMAH for the past eight months. Jorge is married and has two sons, Juan & Jorge, ages eleven and eight. In his spare time, he likes to jog and play soccer with his kids. His future plans include raising his sons to be ethical, responsible men, and pursuing his Veterinary License within the United States.

Laura DeSantis

Laura is a Registered Veterinary Technician, who graduated from Gaston College in May of 2007.  She has been working in the veterinary field for six years, and joined our team of technicians in March of 2008.  She and her husband Jimmy have one son, Tre. Their four legged family members include an Arabian horse, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 1 chinchilla, and one gerbil. In her spare time, Laura enjoys training her Arabian, but, mostly, being a new mom.