Meet The Team

Bree Montana DVM, CCFP

Owner, Practitioner 

Dr. Montana graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree focused in the field of Biology followed by a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation from veterinary medical school, Dr. Montana worked exclusively in small animal outpatient and emergency hospitals while pursuing additional medical training in the latest technologies. Dr. Montana has advanced training in ultrasonography, chemotherapy, dentistry, emergency medicine and surgery, transfusion medicine, class IV laser therapy, pain management and rehabilitation. A past member of UC Davis’ College of Veterinary Medicine’s External Advisory and Admissions Boards, and a past Board member of the VIN Foundation, Dr. Montana is the Director of the VIN Foundation’s Vets4Vets programs. Dr. Montana has a special interest in colleague support and mentoring, and she serves as one of VIN's Virtual Veterinary Internship Mentors.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Montana will generally be found playing with her daughter Ember and their ponies, hiking with her huskies, and skiing or snowboarding with her husband Bill West. Navigating the wilderness of medical diagnostics and therapies can be a daunting challenge. Dr. Montana invites you to join our hospital family so we may help direct your animal companion’s route to good health.

Anna M. LVT, RVT

Veterinary Technician

Anna grew up on a little Christmas tree farm with one too many siblings in the mid-west. Graduating from Michigan State University’s Veterinary Technology Program in 2019, Anna worked in several small animal practices throughout the mid-west before relocating to North Lake Tahoe. Anna loves that medicine is constantly evolving and strives to provide the best care to every animal. Anna has a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation and dedicates part of every week to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.

In her free time, she loves to get out on her bike or bake goodies.

Meghan P. BA, RVT, CF-L1 CrossFit Trainer

Veterinary Technician

Meghan originally started working for Agate Bay Animal Hospital in 2013 which inspired her to earn her credentials as a registered veterinary technician in 2017. 

Meghan’s love for advanced veterinary medicine drew her to St. Kitts, where she taught veterinary students in the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine anesthesia and dentistry departments. Meg is now happily back home in Tahoe, sharing her time with our hospital while pursuing advanced education which will ultimately lead to a career as a CRNA. We are grateful to have Meghan’s compassion, talent, and energy back with the Agate Bay team. 

In her free time, you can find Meghan running with her young and crazy dog, Kricket, coaching fitness classes, or snuggling up with her senior chihuahua, Rick.

Itzel R

Camp Team Leader, Veterinary Assistant

A native of the Bay Area, Itzel has been loving life in Tahoe since 2021. A lifelong animal lover, she is currently caring for our dogs and cats as a Camp Counselor while studying to join our wonderful team of Veterinary Assistants.

Itzel shares her life with a gorgeous young Husky, and loves watching horror movies and creating art.

Susie T, AA, BS, CF-L1 CrossFit Trainer

Director of Social Media

Susie moved to the North shore of Tahoe in 2009 from Park City UT, to pursue her love of the mountains and her passion for skiing, mountain biking and hiking. In her role as social media director, Susie is responsible for the wonderful videos and pictures of our patients and campers on our social media platforms.

In her free time, you'll find Susie playing in the mountains, whenever she isn't coaching or working out at CrossFit Avalanche.

Arizla M, BS, VA, RVTit

Camp Counselor, Veterinary Assistant

Originally from Brazil, Arizla holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Santo Amaro and interned at the University of São Paulo. Ari currently cares for our DogGoneCrazy Campers and is working towards her Low Stress Handling certification with an eye to adding Veterinary Assistant to her resume'.

A passionate lover of plants and animals, Ari enjoys exploring various forms of art including painting, knitting, dance, and music. Ari and her husband spend their free time skiing, paddle boarding, watching movies and playing with their cat Simba and her sweet dog Neil Rush.

Sophia H.

Camp Counselor, Veterinary Assistant

Sophia grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked at the Cincinnati Zoo, where she gained her affinity and love for all friendly creatures. After high school, she moved to California to pursue her nursing degree. Sophia currently attends Carrington College to earn her nursing degree and is thinking about studying anesthesia afterward.

In her free time she loves to go on hikes around the lake, weight lift at the gym, and spend time with her fluffy friends and loved ones.