Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Get to know our team here at Advanced PetCare of Northern Nevada. Our experienced veterinarians and Staff will provide the best care possible for your pet!
Dr. Sarah Behrens
Veterinarian/Owner & Medical Director
Dr. Sarah Behrens is a 2012 graduate of Kansas State University. Her interest in animals began as a child growing up on a farm in Kansas. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Kansas State University, she worked as a zookeeper for 6 years. Dr. Behrens completed her veterinary acupuncture certification at Colorado State University in 2014. She has been practicing integrative medicine since moving to Reno in 2014. She combines a conventional approach to diagnostics and treatment with holistic therapies to achieve results. Dr. Behrens also has a special interest in dentistry and has continued to pursue education in dental surgery techniques. She became a practice owner in December 2022 along with her business partner, Kristina. In her free time, Dr. Behrens enjoys hiking, climbing, reading, and spending time with her senior dog, Riley.
Kristina Larson
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)/Owner & Practice Manager
Kristina grew up in Los Angeles, CA. She moved to Reno in 2009 and was married to her husband Ray in 2010. She has two sons, Evan born September 2012 and Riley born June 2017. Her fur babies include a Husky/Rottweiler mix named Mystique, and a kitty named Phoenix. She graduated from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology with an Associates of Applied Science degree in September 2005. Kristina enjoys learning, reading, relaxing and spending time with her family. She joined the Advanced PetCare team in June 2015. She took on the practice management role in August of 2017 to help grow the clinic. The next step on her journey lead her to purchasing the practice, with Dr. Behrens, in December 2022. Her goals are to continue to grow as an owner, practice manager, and veterinary technician, and help keep Advanced PetCare a place of quality, compassionate care.
Dr. Alexis Hazelwood
Veterinarian
Dr. Alexis Hazelwood was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, then spent most of her childhood growing up in Western Washington. She attended Washington State University in Pullman, WA and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Animal Sciences. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 2020. Dr. Hazelwood enjoys volunteering with the local animal shelter including fostering kittens and also volunteered at the therapeutic horseback riding center during her college time; she is hoping to get the chance to do so again.
Her family includes her husband, Tanner, two dogs: Wailani a black Labrador Retriever and Tiva a Shepherd mix, one (perfect) cat: Agnes, and one rat: Giles. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and spending time with her family and pets.
Dr. Hazelwood has a passion for preventative medicine, feline medicine, and senior/geriatric pet care. One of her main goals is to create lasting, trusting relationships with her clients and their pets. She believes the human-animal bond is one of the most beautiful things and is honored to share this with our community.
Dr. Joseph Lopez
Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Lopez grew up in southern Florida and started his path in veterinary medicine during high school working in the kennel of a local animal hospital. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2008 and obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee in 2012. During veterinary school, he completed externships working with elephants in Thailand and with wildlife in South Africa. His first job as a veterinarian was at a busy hospital in Las Vegas where he met his future wife. They married in 2016 and moved to Reno. Dr. Lopez enjoys creating lifelong bonds with animals and their pet parents. His special interests include internal medicine and ultrasonography. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping, and playing video games and board games. His family includes his wife, Kimber, two rescue dogs, Koopa and Finan, a tegu named Ozzy, and a Kenyan sand boa named Severus. Dr. Lopez loves to travel, and he has visited countries in Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Cheyanne D.
Client Care Specialist
Cheyanne is a Reno, NV native. She has 2 dogs, Koda and Bella, whom she loves spending time with. On her off time, she enjoys hanging out with her family and fiancé, doing make-up, and camping. She joined our team November 2021 because she has a strong love for animals. Her goals are to pursue a college degree, get married, and have financial stability.
Jordan F.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)Jordan is originally from Illinois but was raised in Nevada. He has 2 cats, Whiskey and Mama, 4 dogs, Memphis, Lilo, Kodah, and Bailey, 2 turtles named Speedy and Socka, and a Lizard named Bruno. Jordan enjoys reading, camping, hiking, and spending time with his partner. He re-joined our team in January 2023 to reconnect with the small animal world after working in large animal. His goal is to grow his skills and confidence as an LVT.
Anika S.
Veterinary Technician in Training (VTIT)
Anika grew up in Carson City, NV. She has a German Shepherd/black lab mix named Jaxx. Her interests include hiking, community service, scuba diving, and working with horses. She joined our team in October 2024 for the opportunity to grow her skill set. Her goal is to become a licensed veterinary technician and pursue her interest in large animal medicine.
Jaynice M.
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Jaynice is from Reno, NV. She has two dogs, a turtle, a snake, two rabbits and three goats. Jaynice enjoys hiking, playing video games, reading, going on walks, and watching horror movies. She attends TMCC and is working toward applying for the veterinary technician program. Jaynice joined our team November 2017 because she wanted experience working with animals. Her goal is to become a veterinary technician.
Hailee E.
Veterinary Assistant/Client Care Specialist
Hailee was born and raised in Reno, NV. Her pets include a sun conure, a snake, a lizard, a fish, and a cat. She enjoys painting, hiking, music, family, and animals. Hailee is currently attending an online veterinary technician program. She joined our team July 2021 to further her ambitions in the field. Her goals are to become a licensed veterinary technician, own a farm, and to always work on bettering herself.
Yoseline M.
Veterinary Assistant
Yoseline was born and raised in Reno, NV. She has a Pomeranian/poodle mix named Mona. Her free time is spent baking, listening to loud music, shopping, traveling, or spending time with family. She joined our team in July 2023 because she loves animals and wants to help people and their pets. She received her bachelors degree in veterinary science and is applying to vet school to continue her education. Her goals are to become a veterinarian and travel the world.
Sierra D.
Veterinary Assistant
Sierra is originally from Las Vegas, NV. She has four cats, Angel, Dutchess, Bella, & Angela. She likes to spend her free time reading. She joined our team in February 2024 to gain experience in veterinary medicine. Her goals are to become a zoo vet and help animals get placed with sanctuaries. She is currently working toward her veterinary science degree at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Lisa S.
Veterinary Assistant/Inventory Manager
Lisa is from Yerington, NV. Her fur baby is her dog, Duke. She likes to spend time with her family and friends, play softball, and go hiking. She re-joined our team in July 2024 because she loves working with animals and enjoys seeing them happy and healthy. Her goal is to become a licensed veterinary technician.
Patricia H.
Veterinary Assistant/Client Care Specialist
Patricia is from Sacramento, CA. She has 2 dogs and 1 cat. Her hobbies include listening to music, dancing, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. She joined our team in July 2025 because she loves working with animals. Her goal is to be happy and leave a positive mark on the world.
Heidi E.
Groomer
Heidi grew up in Daly City, CA. and also spent some time in Cool, CA and Colville, WA. She has been grooming pets since 1988. She is certified as a Companion Animal Hygienist and also has certifications in Cat Grooming and Clipper and Scissor Technique. Heidi enjoys horseback riding, spending time with family and taking care of her animals. She has dogs, cats, a parrot, chickens, horses, and a miniture Highland/Aberdeen steer. Heidi joined our team in 2016 because she loves working with animals.
Sheryl B.
Clinic Care Specialist
Sheryl was born in Wapato, WA. She has two Aussies named Strider of Rohan and Sassafrass Blue Eyes, and 3 cats, Casper, Howler, and Kizzy. Sheryl likes to spend her time reading, cooking, and being with family (2 and 4 legged). She joined our team January 2023 to be a part of a team that provides tender loving care to all fur babies and their humans. Her goal is to live every day to the fullest while being kind, compassionate, and understanding.
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