Administration
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Candi Ross
Hospital Manager
Candie Ross
Candie, a native of New Mexico, studied business and biology at the University of New Mexico and attended the New York School of Pet Grooming. In addition to her 10 years working in veterinary administrative management for VCA, Candie spent several years managing pet stores in New York City and Albuquerque, owned her own business - Waggin Tails - and managed a 3-doctor veterinary practice. Prior to accepting the position of Hospital Operations Director at VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center, she managed VCA Adobe Medical Center in Albuquerque's North Valley. She is married to a wonderful man who appreciates the outdoors as much as she does and they were married on the slopes at Taos Ski Valley. They enjoy many healthy outdoor activities, both challenging and relaxing (skiing, kayaking, hiking), and have a mutual respect for nature. She has a 23 year old stepdaughter living in Texas and a 4-legged bunchkin named Adia, a chihuahua who just turned 11 years old. She enjoys reading fiction and finds time to nuture her artistic side by creating jewelry. Her favorite pieces are those that she makes for others as a gift, as they usually reflect a special sentiment.
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Office Manager
Anne Saladino
School: New York University, University of Buffalo, AAS, BA, MA
Anne earned her Masters degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, holds three undergraduate degrees in business, political science and anthropology and was accepted into the Anthropology/Archaeology PhD program at the University of Buffalo. As Marketing & Referral Coordinator she fills a variety of roles, i.e., liaison to the local veterinary community, maintaining the web site, editor of the VCRC newsletter, providing assistance & support to the externship & intern program, coordinating CE events for the hospital, marketing the practice, etc. She has 20+ years experience in management, academia (teaching & research), has published several articles (cultural resource management and archeometry) and is a certified veterinary assistant. Prior to joining VCA in 2004 she was a globe-trotting archaeologist, worked with production teams from The Learning Channel and National Geographic, was a university instructor and held management positions at a large East Coast construction company and an engineering & consulting firm in the Southwest. For the past 7 years Anne, an accomplished baker, has owned and operated a gourmet dog treat business. She shares her home with her 5 "children", China a Basenji-Lab cross and four Chihuahuas, Isabella, Morgana, Chico Potter and Bear. When she's not reading, gardening or exploring the wondrous sights, museums and opportunities available in the Land of Enchantment, Anne spends her free time nurturing her artistic side. Her mediums include photography, steel sculpture, stained glass and punched tin.
