Client Services
Elisa Wong-Lobell has been part of the Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital staff since 1993. Elisa has worked in the animal care field for more than 25 years and likes working with the caring veterinarians and staff at the hospital. Elisa has a number of creative hobbies, including jewelry making, needlepoint, painting, gardening and knitting. She shares her home with 12 cats, two koi, three goldfish and a cockatiel.
Rafael Bernal has been the Practice Manager at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital since January of 2011. Asked what he enjoys most about his work, Rafael says, “I find the cutting-edge technology this hospital uses to be exciting. I also greatly appreciate that the people I work with here are like a family and each and every one of us loves animals.”
When not working, Rafael enjoys spending time with his family, making pottery, glass blowing, weight lifting, skiing, hiking, gardening and cooking.
Client services representative Joanie Cooley joined the Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital staff in 2000. Originally from Massachusetts, Joanie attended St. Joseph's College, where she majored in Liberal Arts. At home, Joanie enjoys gardening, walking, hiking and swimming. In the summer, she can usually be found cheering for the Red Sox. Joanie's four-legged companions include two Labradors, Buddy and Holly, and three cats. She also provides food for a number of stray cats in the neighborhood.
Patricia Madrigal works as both a client services representative and veterinary assistant at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital. A native of Salinas, Patricia has worked in the animal care field since 1997 and has been part of the Harden Ranch staff since 2002. She enjoys working with clients and their pets and is proud to be part of the caring hospital staff.
Outside of work, Patricia enjoys the time she gets to spend with her daughter and husband, cooking traditional Mexican dishes, hosting barbeques and scrapbooking with her sister. Patricia shares her home with Canela and Canelo, a pair of Labradors; Carlota, a Boxer, and two cats, Nala and Pinky. Patricia and her dogs can usually be found outside hanging out in the garden.
Amanda Kemper has been a client services representative at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital since 2007. A native of Salinas, Amanda has worked in the animal care field since 2000 and loves working with the friendly staff as well as clients and their pets. Amanda attended Hartnell College, majoring in Psychology, and she is a tech geek who can usually be found trying out the latest gadgets and rebuilding electronics. She also enjoys photography, reading, hiking, listening to music and hanging out with her cat, Sir Digby Chicken Caesar.