Terra

Terra joined our team in October of 2011. After working her way up, Terra was promoted to supervisor, and then eventually to Hospital Manager. Terra started working in the veterinary world in 2004 as a DVM Assistant while attending college and has worked her way up, learning everything she could along the way. Terra grew up in Sacramento, CA and attended CSU Fresno and then CSU Sacramento, where she graduated with a BS in MicroCellular Biology. Terra has a passion for animals, her grandmother being her most important role model. Growing up, her grandmother was always caring for sick or injured animals, so naturally Terra ended up with a career where her same passion and love can be put to good use (and hopes that her grandma would be proud). Terra has volunteered and fostered for countless rescue organizations and she’s bottle fed more orphaned neonates than she can count. Terra now spends all of her free time with her husband Kurtis and their little boy, Connor and all of their beloved pets. Terra and her family share their home and love with Emiko (dog), Cali (cat), Minion (rabbit), and Max (hamster). Her passion is animal husbandry, especially pertaining to pocket pets, and she strongly advocates for shelter and rescue animals who have no voice.

Years in Practice:
11

Education:

California State University, Sacramento

Interests:

Administrator and Practice Manager


Dr. Natalie Olsen, DVM

Dr. Natalie Olsen, DVM joined the Jules Veterinary Center team in February of 2011. She has a love for many species of animals including the very unique and exotic kind. Her fascination with other species does not end there; while attending veterinary school at Texas A & M University she was an avid volunteer along the coast assisting with injured marine mammals and sea turtles. Dr. Olsen graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and has enjoyed working with animals ever since. In her spare time she loves to be outside with her husband Geoff, son Frank, and daughters Hattie and Delilah; hiking, swimming, going to the beach, or running with her club called “Moms Running Wild”. Natalie looks forward to learning something new on a daily basis and strives to communicate that knowledge to her clients.

Years in Practice:
13

Education:

Texas A & M University

Interests:

Managing DVM and Years in Practice to 2011


Dr. Selva Turk, DVM

Dr. Turk joined the Jules Veterinary Center team as an associate veterinarian in July 2021 after graduating with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in May 2021. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from University of Michigan, Dearborn. Dr. Turk was born in Ohio and raised in Canton, Michigan. Her family is from Turkey and her passion for animals grew every summer when she helped the stray cats and dogs in her parent’s hometown. She also has volunteered at various animal rescues throughout the years, and 5 years ago she fell in love with a kitten who she named Ella. Dr. Turk enjoys spending her free time relaxing with Ella and her husband, Hasan. She also enjoys drawing, writing poetry, watching horror movies, and traveling. Dr. Turk is looking forward to continuing her life-long journey of learning and improving the quality of life of pets and the people who love them.

Years in practice:
1

Education:

Michigan State University

Interests:

Associate Veterinarian


Deann

Deann joined the team as a Shift Supervisor in March of 2015. She has been surrounded by all types of animals her entire life and enjoyed working with her father; who was a large and small animal veterinarian. After Deann earned her Associates degree she became a wedding and event planner. It was always fulfilling helping couples have the day of their dreams but missed being in the veterinary world. Deann has a plethora of interests such as cooking (her mother taught Chinese cooking classes), camping, kayaking, and biking. Her favorite hobby of all is spending quality time with her family, children, grandchildren, and her two Shih Tzus, Rufus and Lola. In the future, Deann would love to travel, volunteer with organizations, and take classes for photography and cooking.

Years in Practice:
8

Interests:

Shift Supervisor


Rebecca

Rebecca joined our team in 2017 and she brought 15 years of veterinary client services experience with her. Rebecca currently has 2 leopard geckos, Ruby and Ursla, a crested gecko named Hoggle, a white tree frog named Vegeta, a dwarf lion head bunny named Bulma, and a beautiful bearded dragon named Yuui. Rebecca has 2 forever dogs, that are no longer with us, but are constantly in her heart, named Harvey and Cole. In her free time, Rebecca loves to spend time with all of her exotic pets, reading, and doing art projects. Rebecca has a passion for birds of prey and has learned and practiced falconry.

Years in Practice:
3

Interests:

Client Services Representative


Amy, RVT

Amy was born and raised in Tracy California and is Tracy High Alumni. After graduation, she pursued her A.S. degree and became a registered veterinary technician (RVT). She has been a member of the Jules Veterinary Center team since 2005 and specializes in surgical procedures. Amy also enjoys working on her parents cattle ranch and aspires to have a herd of her own. When we say she has a farm, this is no understatement. Not only does she manage a couple hundred head of cattle, her working dog Annie Oakley, 2 horses (Walt and Rowdy), and a stubborn donkey named Buster. She always looks forward to spending time with her husband and kids, someday winning the lottery, and sitting at a black jack table with great friends.

Years in Practice:
14

Education:

Western Career College

Interests:

Registered Veterinary Technician


Bridgette, RVT

Bridgette may be a petite blonde, but do not let that fool you. She has a large personality and is the nurse who is prone to kissing all the animals who come in. She joined the Jules Veterinary Center nursing team in April 2008 and has been empathizing with our clients ever since. Bridgette is a Tracy native who graduated from Merril F. West High School and continued her studies at Western Career College where she graduated with an A.S. degree. She has an array of rescue animals including Jackpot, a little guy that Tracy Animal Services brought in that was pretty bad off. She also rescued Duke, a Chihuahua mix, and she has a horse named Blaze. When she is not at work she would rather be outside enjoying the sunshine, or even the rain. Her passions include camping, horse back riding, and hiking with her pack of dogs.

Years in Practice:
11

Education:

Western Career College

Interests:

Registered Veterinary Technician


Katie

Katie is a jack of many trades. She started working at Jules in 2006 as one of our kennel assistants. She “graduated” to reception in 2009 and now is a strong force on our nursing team. Katie is another member of the team who was born and raised in Tracy, graduated from Tracy High in 2006, and completed the VASE program in 2014. When she is not working, she can be found with James, her husband, and her two adorable children, Paisley and Baby James. Katie loves giving horse back riding lessons, baking (she also makes custom cakes!), off-roading in her truck, or with friends and family. Not only does she have a large family that consists of 3 other sisters to keep her busy but a large animal family as well. Katie has two cats named Ricky and Bobby (yes, named after Talladega Nights), Jaz and Lucy her horses, Luci an Australian Shepherd, Bryant a Labrador Australian Shepherd Mix, and “Baddey Maddey” the Basset Hound she bought for her husband’s birthday. Maddey is one of the main reasons why Katie can empathize with clients; she is prone to eating things she should not and getting herself into mischief.

Years in Practice:
13

Education:

Veterinary Allied Staff Education

Interests:

Veterinary Technician


Courtney

Courtney joined the Kennel Technician team in September of 2012, however she learned quickly and moved up to nurse assistant and then to veterinary technician. After graduating from Carrington College in 2013, she moved to our Veterinary Technician team and is working towards her RVT. Courtney is one of our many Tracy natives and has grown up in our community. She currently has three cats at home; Kinsley who she found and bottle fed and Mac who was abandoned, infested with fleas and in need of a blood transfusion, and Baler, who was actually stuck in a hay baler and sustained serious injuries. In her free time she loves to watch NASCAR, baseball, and go to the Stockton 99 to watch her husband, Justin, race his late model.

Years in Practice:
7

Education:

Carrington College

Interests:

Veterinary Technician


Torri

Torri joined our team in August of 2017 as our Senior Groomer. Torri has 12 years experience with pet grooming and she’s the best in town! After Torri completed the grooming academy and had been grooming pets for a few years, she became an instructor at the academy to further her experience. Torri came back to grooming and we’re glad she did! Her future goal is to one day become a Master Groomer. Torri has a dog named Ziva, three cats named Tilly, Zoey, and Sammy. Torri and her family also have a Red Tail Boa named Mr. Snake and four chickens named Cheyenne, Allison, Poppy, and Branch. Torri is a busy mom and spends all of her free time with her family and pets.

Years in Practice:
3

Education:

Grooming Academy

Interests:

Senior Groomer


Jenny

Jenny joined our team in April of 2018 but has been grooming dogs since 2016. Jenny has a dog named Canelo and a rabbit named Cardi Bunny. Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and loves going on road trips most of all. Jenny hopes to one day become a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Years in Practice:
1

Interests:

Groomer


Emily B.

Emily joined our work family in November of 2018 while attending Modesto JC where she earned her AS in Animal Science and her AS in Veterinary. Emily loves to travel and is an avid volunteer. Emily has gone on multiple mission trips and loves to help people and animals. Emily hopes to one day become an RVT and then work her way up to a veterinary hospital manager. Emily and her husband share their home with Mara the Great Pyrenees mix, Tilly the terrier mix, and Guinevere the cat.

Years in Practice: 11/2018
Education: Modesto Junior College
Interest: Veterinary Technician