Meet Our Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals Veterinary Team!

Our Featured Team Member:

Becky Christ, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital has the BEST clients and patients in the world! We also have a very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team!

Please meet another one of our wonderful technicians, Becky Christ!

Becky with Receptionist Jan's Loki Dog

Name: Becky Ann Christ

Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the Gentle Doctor team? I joined the Gentle Doctor team in 2008. I have been a veterinary technician since 1999.

Tell us about the people and pets in your family.

I have a six year old daughter, Hailey Marita. I am married to Buck. We have been together for twenty-two years! We have 3 cats, Lucas (Luke), Hommie and Ching Ching. We are also fostering to adopt a Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue dog, Savannah.

Savannah of Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue

What do you like to do when you are not restoring and maintaining the health of pets? 

I enjoy spending time with my family and animals, fishing, reading with my daughter and watching movies. Spring is here so we will get to do some gardening now.

Becky with Memphis of Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue

What do you like most about your career? 

Everything! I am most passionate about end of life care. 

I worked at the Nebraska Humane Society when I was just starting out in my career, and I think it has made me appreciate that human - animal bond in a different way. 

Being there for a family and their beloved pet that is going to be crossing the Rainbow Bridge is so important to me for so many reasons. Empathy is a strong trait of mine, and I feel that though I can not always make this time easier, I can be there with the family and pet to walk through this final good-bye.

What are some more difficult aspects of your career?

One of the more difficult aspects of my career is working with aggressive animals that do not understand that we are trying to help them.  Once we have bonded with an animal when they are scared, it makes a world of difference.

Another difficult aspect of my career is when people are not able to afford treatment for their pets’ care, medications and preventatives. I understand what this feels like, and my heart goes out to clients in this situation.

As an expert in your field, what advice would you give people about maintaining the health of their pets?

Wellness examinations are essential. Catching a developing issue before it becomes a serious problem can be life saving. Trying to reverse illness or dental disease is much more difficult than preventing it. The veterinary staff is there to help you to maintain the good health of your pet. We have the resources that an owner needs to prevent many illnesses, and can guide a family through different issues that may arise.

What advice would you give someone looking into a career in veterinary medicine?  

Do it because you love it, not because you want to be wealthy. This is my passion, what I have wanted to do since I can remember. Even though life has thrown me obstacles along the way, I am still loving what I do and wouldn't give it up for anything.

Tell us about a few of your favorite patients. 

My own cat Hommie is one of my favorite patients! Hommie has feline asthma that is well controlled with medication. He also had extensive dental work done here at Gentle Doctor last year because of severe stomatitis, which is common in cats, though not usually as extreme as Hommie's case! He ended up having a full mouth extraction and even a feeding tube at one time during his illness. He recovered wonderfully and is pain free and doing great!

Becky's Cat Hommie

TJ Hannah is one of my very favorite patients, and I dearly love his Mom. TJ always gives me hugs and enjoys seeing me no matter what his appointment is for - usually anal glands!

Another of my favorite patients has recently passed away, Taysia, the founding dog of Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue.  She was a tough ol’ gal, full of spirit, the boss in her pack.  What she stood for was amazing, and the legacy that she leaves behind is something for the story books. Her family loved her so much, and she had become a staple in our community.  I hope she is running with the pack over the Rainbow Bridge.    

 Taysia Blue