Technicians
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Barbara Devine
Barbara was born and raised in New York City and has always had a large number of pets growing up. She has tremendous love and compassion for all animals. She has been fascinated with the animal science field since childhood. After graduating from St. John’s University, Suma Cum Laude, with a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Barbara worked as a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration. She moved to Arizona in 2001 and has been working in the Vet field since 2007. Barbara was owned by her two Australian Shepherds, Kilo & Narc. and now has two more, Tempo and Hoka. Barbara spends the majority of her free time with her two dogs, and training for triathlons. Barbara has a strong passion for fitness and health and enjoys running, biking, swimming, playing the drugs, playing the Alto saxophone and acrylic painting. (With IRAH since 4/2013)
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Marisa AnayaMarisa developed a deep compassion and love for animals at a young age. She earned her Veterinary Assistant diploma and has been working in the field ever since. She enjoys her job immensely. On her days off, she loves spending time with her six cats, two dogs, two turtles, and a guinea pig. Her hobbies include Zumba, hiking, and searching for cat figurines at local thrift stores. Marisa is known as the “Crazy Cat Lady” and embraces it to the fullest extent. (With IRAH since 12/2010)
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Robin StonerRobin was born in Canandaigua, New York and raised in Arizona. Robin has started rescuing animals at a young age with her mother and often times managed to bring home a pet or two. In her youth, Robin raised rabbits as pets and also for competition in 4-H. Robin is owned by a Pit bull named Clyde and two Dachshunds, Ares who is have been a part of her family since a puppy and Nike was rescued into the family when she was two. Her love for animals is the reason she decided to return to school and is currently attending the Pima Community College Veterinary Technician Program. (With IRAH since 7/2014)