Animal Services
Veterinary technician Laura Salinas joined the Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital staff in 2004. Hailing from Anderson, Laura worked with large breed animals as a member of 4-H and FFA from 1990 to 1995. She loves working with animals and enjoys the friendly atmosphere at the hospital.
Outside of work, Laura can be found making crafts with her daughter, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends and her two Boxers, Jozie Wales and Bull Doser.
A Registered Veterinary Technician at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital since July 2006, Beverly Signorelli grew up in the Monterey Bay area and earned an Associate’s degree in Animal Science from Hartnell Community College. Beverly began working in the animal care field in 1998 and has held positions at a number of veterinary hospitals.
“I like being able to work at an animal hospital that has access to the best technological advances available, doctors who are still eager to learn, and a warm and caring staff,” she says.
During her leisure time, Beverly enjoys going for walks on the beach, bicycling, reading, hiking, and de-stressing by playing video games with her family. Her animal companions include a Mastiff/Akita mix named Kira, Fischer’s Lovebird named Flicker, Congo African Grey Parrot named Koi, Peach Faced Lovebird named Peachy, a snake, toad, and a number of tropical fish.
A registered veterinary technician and kennel attendant at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital since 2006, Anna Smith is a native of Salinas. Anna attended Hartnell Community College and received her Associate's Degree in Animal Health Technology in 2007. Anna enjoys working with the caring staff and is proud of the high-quality care provided at the hospital. Outside work, Anna has a variety of hobbies, from drawing and playing tenor and soprano sax to making jewelry and playing computer games. She enjoys the companion ship of her dog, Watch, and her cat, Mithril.
Samantha Scheel is a Veterinary Nurse who came to Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital in September of 2005. “The employees and clientele here are wonderful,” she says when asked what she enjoys most about her work. “All of my coworkers are friends and our willingness to help one another and the animals make my job more enjoyable.”
At home, she has two cats named Bandit and Jewel, Pitbull named Crash, and a Corgi mix named Precious. Samantha’s interests include hiking, bike riding, going to the beach, and she considers herself to be quite the movie connoisseur.
Rebecca Franco is a Kennel Attendant who has been a member of the Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital staff since February of 2011, but began her career in the companion animal care field in 2003.
“I enjoy learning new things with hands-on experience and my coworkers are more than willing to show me aspects of working at a veterinary hospital beyond my kennel duties,” she says. “While I love being able to provide the best care possible for our kennel guests, I am looking forward to becoming a certified veterinary assistant in the near future.”
Rebecca’s animal family includes a polydactyl Manx cat named Rocky Bobcat, a German Shepherd named Addie and a Rottweiler named Papa Bear. Her interests include camping, fishing, being a mom, cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and she is a devoted San Jose Sharks fan as well as lover of all sports.