Hello, my name is Laurie Badders, I am a registered Veterinary and Dental Technician. My passion has always been to work with the wonderful furred and feathered companions so endeared to your hearts.  I joined the staff at Heriage Veterinary Medical Center in 2001 to work closely with Dr. Ehrlund to provide the best veterinary care with some of the most advanced monitoring and diagnostic equipment.To ensure the best care for your animals I attend numerous continuing education courses to keep updated on the advanced techniques.Oral Health Care is my specialty as I am a member of the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.  I enjoy the education and preventative care given for oral health care which I think is the most important thing for keeping pets healthy. Over the years I have owned horses, cows, goats, chickens, fish (salt and fresh), rats, a blue and gold macaw, numerous other birds, and snakes. I currently own three cats and a a hourse. Recently, I added a Chihuahua puppy to my furry friends. My outside interests are horseback riding, rodeos, and drag racing. 
 

Hello, my name is Vanessa Novosad and I joined the staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in the fall of 2007. I have always had an interest in assiting animals of all shapes and sizes. This is the first veterinary clinic that I have worked at and it has to be my all time favorite job.  Currently I am working at Heritage full time and attending school at Northwest Vista College part time.  I hope to one day recieve a degree in either Mathmatics or Business Management.  My husband Daniel and I are the proud parents of a Chihuahua mix named Sadie, a Dachshund mix named Otis, a Labrador named Jasmine, and are currently expecting our first human child. A few of my non-animal hobbies include anything outdoors, scrapbooking, and baking. 

Hello, my name is John Andrews and I joined the staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in 2003.  Veterinary Medicine is a huge passion of mine. I love making animals feel better when they are injured or not feeling well. My outside work interests are spending time with my fiance and my son, as well as working on my car.
 

Hello, my name is Katie Higbee and I joined that staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in the November 2008 after moving back to San Antonio.  Veterinary Medicine has been a part of my life for about 3 years now. Working at Heritage I have had some of the best experiences of my life and have been able to work with not only dogs and cats but exotics on a daily basis.  I enjoy learning more about dogs and cats diets and helping clients figure out what/how much they should be feeding their pets as well as sharing the tips and tricks I have learned with my own. I currently am living with the love of my life, a Chihuahua named Daisy; however my parents have 2 rescue dogs, Helmet and Danny, and a turtle named Muku. My outside interests are cooking, baking, and traveling.
 

Hello, my name is Erica Marquez and I joined the staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in the Spring of 2009. I am the first person you see when you walk in the door and the last person before you leave.  I am new to veterinary medicine but I am loving every day of it.  I get to meet and greet your four legged family members on a daily basis.  Right now I am attending school at Northwest Vista College to further my career as a dietician. My fiance and I recently became parents of a four legged, furry, full of energy Basset Hound puppy named Daphne. When I am not at work or school I enjoy talking walks with Daphne and hanging out with friends and family.



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Hello, my name is Raymond Esparza and I have been a part of the Heritage Veterinary Medical Center team since August 2008.  I only work at the clinic during weekends but have the pleasure of caring for your furry friends while they board with us throughout your time away.  I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and am currently working on completing prerequisites to apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M.  I have two children which I adopted from a stray who gave birth to a litter of ten in my backyard.  They are now 4 years old and continue to show me unconditional love just as I have to them.  Animal care has always had a special place in my heart and I plan to continue its support for many years to come. 

Hello, my name is Miki Schmidt. I joined the staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in August 2009. Currently I am applying to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. After graduating from Texas A&M Galveston I moved to San Antonio with my boyfriend and our dog Misty Mae that was a Hurricane Ike rescue. When I am not working I enjoy being outside, rock climbing, and traveling all over this great state of Texas!