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Our Careteam

Your pet’s emotional and physical well-being is prioritized with every visit. We put the needs of your pet first!

Karen

Pet Hotel Manager

Karen

Karen has always had a big heart when it comes to animals. Years ago, while working at a pet store, some local kids came in with a puppy who was very ill. They didn’t want her anymore due to her medical issues. Of course, Karen ended up bringing her home and nursing her back to health. This natural compassion and desire to help animals carries over into Karen’s everyday work here as acting manager.

In addition to her experience at various pet stores and non-profit adoption centers, Karen also spent several years managing different doggie daycare facilities. After leaving the industry for a bit, she spotted the opening at Valley Pet Hotel and jumped at the chance to return to her passion: working with animals again. Professionally, she takes great pride in providing a safe environment for daycare and boarding guests to play with one another and our staff.

Karen shares her Moreno Valley home with her husband, their son, and their two beagles: Copper and Tod. In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. An avid camper, her favorite places to go include Lake Dixon and Big Bear. She also enjoys fishing and taking walks around the neighborhood.

Kevonna

Assistant Manager

Kevonna

Kevonna has been working with animals in some capacity since the age of 16. Each encounter she has had over the years has touched her on a personal level and left an indelible mark on her soul. Her connection with one dog in particular – a Pitbull-Great Dane mix named Samson who suffered from seizures – made such a profound impact on Kevonna, that she knew making animals feel safe, loved and wanted would be her life’s mission. As one of Valley Pet Hotel’s assistant managers, she is fulfilling that life goal each and every day.

Kevonna’s journey initially began in Herriman, Utah, where she worked as a dog sitter for her friends, family, and neighbors. From there, she worked her way up to a kennel technician role at The Dog Zone, where she was promoted to supervisor in less than six months. When she moved back to California, Kevonna found an opening at Valley Pet Hotel and jumped at the chance to put her ambition, dedication, and attention to detail to work. Professionally, she enjoys doing baths and brushes. 

Outside of work, Kevonna has an emotional support Pitbull named Nali, who is currently living with Kevonna’s boyfriend back in Utah until he is able to make the move to CA. Nali is quite boujee and definitely knows how to get her way when she wants a treat or to go for a walk. She loves to sunbathe and play in the snow. Kevonna is eagerly awaiting their reunion so she can once again bring Nali along with her everywhere she goes.

In her spare time, Kevonna can often be found on the golf course – a hobby she picked up from her dad. She also loves cooking, especially in big batches that she can share with friends and neighbors. She’s always up to try a new recipe or bake some delicious treats for others to try. 

Allison

Assistant Manager

Allison

For Allison, working with animals is more than just a job. It’s a calling. So much so that the day she went into labor with her daughter, Allison put everything on hold to run to the animal shelter as head kennel attendant to help an abandoned cocker spaniel give birth. Only when those six happy, healthy pups officially made it into the world did Allison head to the hospital to give birth herself. That’s just how much animals mean to her.

Growing up on a ranch in Norco, CA, surrounded by veterinarians and large animal surgeons, Allison had a natural desire to learn more, so she enrolled in several animal science and agriculture classes. She also spent some time working with Norco animal control, as well as with a private vet. This led to a role with Just Food for Dogs, where Allison learned a great deal about dog nutrition. 

As one of the assistant managers here at Valley Pet Hotel, Allison gets to do what she loves most in the world: interact with animals. Professionally, she has a knack for administering medications and vaccinations, and she is known for her ability to work with animals of all different temperaments. 

At home, Allison has two fur-babies of her own: Molly, a teacup Chihuahua, and Joseph (a.k.a. JoJo), a senior Dachshund who has terrible breath but the most loyal personality ever. Allison rescued both and feels blessed to have them in her life. 

When she’s not busy managing the hotel or tending to her pups, Allison loves going to the gym and riding motorcycles. An excitement junkie, she loves a good challenge and finds that horseback riding always gives her the thrill she’s seeking.

Stephanie

Kennel Assistant

Stephanie

When Stephanie was a kid, she could usually be found glued to the television, watching in awe as Steve Irwin (a.k.a. The Crocodile Hunter) handled all kinds of critters and wild animals. This influence, coupled with her love for her loyal canine companion, Zucky, inspired Steph to pursue a career working with animals. As a kennel attendant here at Valley Pet Hotel, Steph loves making fur babies feel safe and loved while their owners are on vacation.

At work, Steph enjoys the variety of seeing new animals every day. She also appreciates the opportunity she gets to bond with our longer-term guests. At the end of the day, Steph goes home to her multitude of pets, including a rescue dog named Saddie; a very smart pup named Eevee; two cats (Tigger and Keelala) who have both been taught to sit on command; and 3 tetras, 1 pleco, and 15 snails, all of whom share a 20-gallon aquarium.

In her spare time, Steph’s many hobbies include going to the gym, exploring nature, playing videogames, watching television (mostly anime and documentaries), and spending time with her pets and loved ones.

Alondra

Kennel Assistant

Alondra

Ever since she was a little girl, Alondra has found interacting with animals infinitely easier than interacting with other humans. It’s this special connection that inspired her to go into a career where she could work with and care for animals on a regular basis. In addition to the work she does as a kennel assistant, over the past two years, Alondra has also rescued two lost bunnies, two stray cats, and three birds. 

One of Alondra’s most memorable animal care experiences involved a pair of orphaned chicks. The tiny birds were so helpless, they required 24-hour care, while also ensuring that their habitat remained clean and they had plenty of food and water. Her dedication paid off, as both have developed into happy, healthy and well-adjusted chickens. Alondra strives to provide this same level of care and attention to our kennel guests.

At home, Alondra has several pets of her own, including her pride and joy – a cat named Cleo, as well as another small but feisty cat named Millie, and two dogs, Molly and Luna, who are practically joined at the hip. Aside from interacting with animals, Alondra’s other favorite pastime is drawing. 

Daniel

Kennel Assistant

Daniel

When things would get tough for Daniel growing up, he always seemed to find solace in the company of an animal. It wasn’t until he became an adult, however, that he decided to turn his love of animals into a career. Now, he feels honored to be devoting his life to helping his four-legged friends in need. 

As one of the kennel attendants here at Valley Pet Hotel, Daniel enjoys overcoming challenges in his day to day work. And, of course, there’s all the boarding guests he gets to care for and interact with! How many people get to list snuggles and cuddles as part of their job description?!

Daniel’s own fur-babies include a terrier mix named Luna, and four cats (Shadow, Pumpkin, Bird, and Ash), all of whom are rescues. Each of the kitties originally came from a litter of neighborhood strays. When he first took them in, they were malnourished and infested with fleas. Meanwhile, Luna had been badly abused and left to fend for herself outside. Daniel has nursed them all back to complete health.

Over the years, Daniel’s hobbies and personal interests have evolved quite a bit, but the most recent involves fostering kittens. He’s also big on streaming TV shows. A few favorites include Grey’s Anatomy, iZombie, and Dynasty. 

Brandy

Kennel Assistant

Brandy

Ask anyone who knows Brandy, and they’ll tell you she has always had the heart of a caregiver. This, coupled with her natural love of animals, made a job in the pet care industry a logical path for her to follow. Whether at work or home, where she’s slowly winning over a group of stray cats, Brandy’s patience, devotion and deep compassion for animals is evident in everything she does.

Before joining the Valley Pet Hotel team, Brandy would regularly pet sit for her friends and family. She also spent many hours volunteering at her hometown animal shelter. In her role as kennel attendant, Brandy cherishes the quality time she gets to spend with our guests, discovering their unique personalities, and seeing their excitement when it’s time to play. It’s definitely hard to have a bad day!

At home, Brandy is fur-mom to a cat named Duke, whom she and her boyfriend completely adore. Duke loves to follow the couple around the house, meowing loudly until someone picks him up and holds him like a baby. 

In her spare time, Brandy enjoys dabbling in makeup artistry. She loves the creativity of it and being able to make others feel beautiful. She also enjoys playing video games, an activity through which she’s been able to make new virtual friends from all over the world.