Our Compassionate, Friendly Staff
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.
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.
Veterinary Technician Raquel Santillan joined us at the beginning of 2012 and has been working professionally with animals for the past three years. "The staff here is very welcoming and friendly," she said about the atmosphere at Harden Ranch. "I feel that I can learn and grow here as a person and as an animal care provider."
Raquel is a 2009 graduate of the Animal Health Technology Program at Hartnell College.
She shares her home with Smokey, a Terrier she adopted from the SPCA, and Cha-Cha, a female Boxer who is 10 years old. Raquel likes to hike, bake, read, attend sports events, spend time at the beach, watch movies and walk her dogs.