Meet the Crew

Pets at Home: Rosy the Boston Terrier, geckos, cats, and many snakes.
Feel free to ask me anything about our animals or the products we offer! I’ve spent most of my life in the pet industry and am passionate about helping customers find the perfect pets and supplies. I’m always learning and committed to finding the right answers to all your questions.

“I love all the amazing critters, my incredible staff, and a wonderful community that shares my passion for pets.”

Jess - Store Manager
With Animal Ark since May 2006

Pets at Home: Gouda the Persian cat, a Kenyan sand boa, and a 4 year old daughter ;)
I’m passionate about helping our customers find the right pets that fit their lifestyles and giving them the tools they’ll need to keep their pets happy and healthy.

“Working for a small business, we really get to know some of our customers. I love the relationships we build–both with them and as a team. I’ve always loved animals, I’m lucky to have a job that lets me work with them while constantly learning more.”

Chesney - Store Manager
With Animal Ark since 2017

Pets at Home: Mars and Havok the Staffordshire terriers, 2 cats (Boogie and Oliver), 3 turtles, a fish tank, and a few ball pythons.
Ask me about tips and tricks for keeping pets happy and healthy, whether it's a reptile, bird, small animal, dog, cat, etc. I have experience with all kinds of pets from years of working with many different animals.

“I love how everyday feels new and exciting [at Animal Ark] whether it’s with animals or customers. It never gets boring!”

Tracen - Store Manager
With Animal Ark since Jan 2018

Pets at Home: an axolotl, a Chilean rose hair tarantula, a California kingsnake, a Kenyan sand boa, and a Plakat Betta. 
I’m passionate about making sure each customer has all the tools and information they’ll need to give their pets the best care. I go above and beyond to help our customers feel confident in their ability to care for their pets.

“[Likes working at Animal Ark] For many reasons! I love the animals, I have wonderful coworkers, and I especially love how much knowledge and passion I have gained over the many years of working under some of my greatest mentors.”

Eva - Shift Supervisor
With Animal Ark since Jan 2022

Pets at Home: 2 cats named Mila and Jiji, Chug the Pitbull and Agent Jack the German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix, a jumping spider, isopods, a crested gecko, a bearded dragon, a millipede, an anole, a sand boa, a betta, some tetras and guppies, a pleco, 8 koi fish, and 11 chickens.
Ask me about switching our customers reptiles setup from artificial decor to a naturalistic bioactive setup. I also enjoy helping guide customers through the homeopathic medicines that we offer so every pet can truly feel its best.

“I love the environment [at Animal Ark], the people I work with, taking care of animals and making sure they go to good homes.”

Jaz - Shift Supervisor
With Animal Ark since Mar 2023

Pets at Home: a bearded dragon, a shrimp tank, Bella the Shar Pei and a cat named Allura. 
I’m passionate about helping our customers create a live planted aquarium that’s more natural for their fish and less maintenance. I have many tips for setting up and keeping reptiles healthy and happy.

“I love working at Animal Ark because I get to meet amazing people who love their animals as much as I do! Our staff is amazing and we all care about the health and happiness of every animal in the store.”

Paul - Shift Supervisor
With Animal Ark since June 2023

Pets at Home: an emperor scorpion, a curly hair tarantula, a Trinidad Chevron tarantula, an Arizona bark scorpion, 3 Blue death Feigning beetles, a jumping spider, and a black widow spider.
I am the resident arthropod expert! Ask me anything about tarantulas, scorpions, millipedes, insects, etc. Although I’m the arthropod specialist, I have considerable knowledge about most of the animals we have and am happy to help all our customers provide the best care to their new pets

“The atmosphere and my coworkers are the best. Our customers are always very reasonable and kind.”

Gracie
With Animal Ark since Aug 2023

Pets at Home: Dipper the Pitbull, Jinx the Rottweiler, Laura the Cane Corso, Rufus the Corgi, an orange tabby named Peaches, Cali the calico cat, Suki the brown tabby, 6 leopard geckos, 2 cats, and 22 ball pythons.
Ask me about getting picky ball pythons to eat regularly. I have extensive knowledge about ball pythons and am able to guide customers through their care requirements.

“I love helping our animals find good homes with loving people who will take good care of them. Our customers are super nice and I’m more than happy to help them!”

Elisa
With Animal Ark since Nov 2023

Pets at Home: Harley the pitbull mix, 3 leopard geckos, and a family of gerbils.
I’m passionate about helping customers give their pets a fulfilling, happy life by providing plenty of enrichment. I have specialized knowledge about gerbils, rabbits, leopard geckos, and African fat tailed geckos.

”I love learning about animals. The training is so detailed and we are learning new things everyday. I also love my coworkers and customers!”

Halley
With Animal Ark since May 2023

Pets at Home: Amazon milk frogs, dogs, cats, leopard geckos, bearded dragon, freshwater fish and salt water, snakes, rats, jumping spiders, ducks, and chickens.
I’m well rounded in my experience with animals and I’m passionate about helping our customers set up and care properly for their pets. Helping customers find a pet that’s a perfect fit is my priority. I have specialized knowledge about pet birds and small mammals.

“The customers make it so much fun but on top of that I get to work with really intelligent people who are all so kind and have become my family. I love to learn about and experience all the amazing animals we have.”

Zack
With Animal Ark since Aug 2024

Pets at Home: 2 Bearded dragons, a leopard gecko, a chameleon, 2 aquatic turtles, saltwater & freshwater fish tanks, 2 red eye tree frogs, 3 dart frogs, a Pac-Man frog, 3 millipedes, 3 scorpions, a false chameleon, red eye crocodile skink, a sand boa, and a crested gecko.
Ask me about finding the perfect pet to fit your lifestyle and personality. I have a vast amount of experience and expertise with a variety of animals. I look forward to helping you whether you are expanding your pet collection or choosing a first time pet!

“The number one thing I love the most about working here is helping people find a new little critter that’s perfect for them, and seeing their excitement for their new friend, and hoping it changes their lives as these animals have changed mine.”

Matilda
With Animal Ark since Apr 2024

Pets at Home: Zebra finches and a Russian dwarf hamster.
I’m always happy to help our customers! With a passion for problem-solving, I go above and beyond to find solutions for our customers. Being bilingual also allows me to better support our Spanish-speaking customers. Ask me about setting up your hamster or gerbil in a bioactive enclosure; I love providing a naturalistic environment for all pets.

“I love the great staff that we have and taking care of and learning about the wide variety of animals that we have!”

Shelby
With Animal Ark since Aug 2024

Pets at Home: 2 corn snakes, 2 leopard geckos, and fish, and 2 cats named King and Tiva.
I have the most experience with snakes and I’m happy to help all of our customers whether they’re shopping for a new fuzzy pet or a scaly companion or anything in between!

“love working at Animal Ark because it’s super fun being able to work and interact with animals. I love being able to see new things I’ve never seen before, and I admire my co workers. Everyone is so amazing at their job, which makes working easy and fun!”

Lacey
With Animal Ark since 2008 & 2024

Pets at Home: a shepsky named Kosmo, a black German shepherd named Loki, and a super arctic hognose named Jake.
I’m passionate about sharing reliable, helpful information to support our customers in providing top-notch care for their pets. My expertise lies in dog nutrition and I have plenty of tips for people to incorporate more fresh, frozen, and freeze dried raw foods into their canine’s diet.

“I love working with animals and people who are also passionate about animals. I also love all of my coworkers, we are like a family.”

Ryan
With Animal Ark since Sep 2024

Pets at Home: a salt water fish tank, a box turtle, a sulcata tortoise, 4 leopard geckos, 19 king snakes, 7 milk snakes, isopods, 2 leachianus geckos, 1 Russian tortoise and Milo the dachshund.
Ask me anything about colubrids! I have kept and bred many types of colubrids most of my life. I’m passionate about helping our customers provide the best possible setup and care for their reptiles. My go to advice is to provide enrichment to your pet’s enclosure to keep them as healthy and happy as possible.

“I love working with the animals and I love all the staff. They’re all so fun.”

Ann
With Animal Ark since Sep 2024

Pets at Home: 14 fish and 14 chickens.
Ask me about setting up and maintaining naturalistic planted aquariums. I have considerable knowledge about how to keep a planted tank healthy and looking great.

“I love working at Animal Ark because we work hard to care for the animals, we work as a team and we learn something new everyday.”

Zoe
With Animal Ark since March 2025

Pets at Home: George the ball python
I’m most experienced with reptiles, but am happy to help our customers with any type of pet they are interested in. I’m learning new things everyday but if I don’t know the answer, I’m committed to finding it for our customers!

“I’ve always loved animals, especially reptiles. Sharing that passion with other people makes me happy.”