Veterinary Technicians
Lisa Elliott, CVT
Veterinary Technician Manager
Lisa has been a member of the Anasazi Animal Clinic team since 2006. She has worked in the animal care field for more than 21 years and is studying to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). Lisa's experience includes working with small companion animals, horses, and even with our exotic species at The Phoenix Zoo. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, fishing and hunting. She especially likes riding her Harley Davidson. She has lived in Gilbert since 1998, but grew up in Scottsdale where she attended Hohokam Elementary and Coronado High School. Lisa and her husband (AAA) share their home with a pot-bellied pig (Oscar Meyer), a Quarter horse gelding (Orion), a miniature Australian shepherd (Rusty), and two cats (Sissy and Holly) who all love having room to roam.
Lindsey Olson, CVT
Assistant Head Veterinary Technician
Lindsey, a member of the Anasazi Team since 2009, is glad to be part of a professional, caring team that works together for pets. Her hobbies include snowboarding, wakeboarding, camping and spending time with her family and friends. She most especially enjoys going to the lake with her kids. The family also includes a Boxer named Harley.
Polaris Nevares, CVT
Veterinary Dental Technician
Polaris has been a member of the hospital staff since 1997, she is currently working toward specialization as a veterinary dental technician specialist. She enjoys the strong relationships she has formed with clients and loves working with the caring, knowledgeable staff each day. She likes to bike, swim and travel in her spare time. She enjoys sailing and every year goes to Mexico, the Caribbean or South America in a sailboat. She shares her home with a cat named Mojito and a dog named Dean. When she's not at work or traveling, she can be found curled up in front of the TV with her laptop or keeping Dean out of mischief.
Melissa Burns
Veterinary Technician
Melissa has helped care for pets as a veterinary technician since 2008. She is currently working toward her veterinary technician certification and also is studying to become a registered nurse. She enjoys working with animals and educating pet owners and is glad to be part of the hospital staff. Melissa shares her home with four dogs, Greeley, Pixie, Sunshine and Jake. She also raises guide dogs for the blind. Her hobbies include playing soccer, dancing, snowboarding, camping and going to the lake. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Lisa Heart
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Lisa joined our team in 2007. She loves working with the caring, friendly staff at the hospital. She most enjoys learning new things each day from the veterinarians and other employees. Ever since she was a little girl, she wanted to become a veterinarian; she currently is a full-time student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and is working toward her dream of going to veterinary school. Lisa shares her home with a very special cat named Harley Marley, who rules the house. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her three young nephews, who love getting together and swimming in the pool! Lisa also enjoys spending her time outdoors, going to movies, eating Italian food and doing arts and crafts with scrapbooking and needle craft work.