Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital has the BEST clients and patients in the world! We also have a very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team. We would like to continue to introduce them to you!
Rhea Lukehart, LVT
Please meet another of our wonderful teammates, Rhea Lukehart!
Name: Rhea Lukehart
Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician
When did you join the Gentle Doctor team? October 2004
Rhea and Copper Tubing!
Tell us about the people and pets in your family.
I have 2 older sisters, 8 nephews and nieces and 6 great nephews and nieces. I have one dog, Copper, the love of my life, who is a Dachshund mix. She turned 12 years old in March 2014.
Copper Dog
What do you like to do when you are not restoring and maintaining the health of pets?
I like to go fishing and camping and to sit around campfires and to socialize with my friends. Most of all I love hanging out with my dog Copper and taking her on walks or to the lake.
Copper and her Bestie, Dr. Belfiore's Charlie Dog
What do you like most about your career?
I like hanging out with animals all day and working with all of my friends.
Copper and Charlie Belfiore
What is one of the more difficult aspects of your career?
Euthanasias. I get so attached to our patients and clients that it is always a very emotional and difficult process for me.
As an expert in your field, what advice would you give people about maintaining the health of their pets?
I would emphasize the importance of dental health and the effects that it has on all the other organs as animals mature.
Copper During her Acupuncture Appointment with Mom
What advice would you give someone looking into a career in veterinary medicine?
Be aware that it is not just playing with animals all day, it is not a very glorious job at times, and it is extremely demanding but also very rewarding.
Copper's Ninth Birthday 3 Years Ago!
Tell us about one of your favorite patients.
My very favorite patient is a Dachshund. She is adorable and has a huge toy duck that she carries around and waddles thru treatment. She is always wagging her tail and wanting us to play fetch with her!! The cutest part is the duck is as big as she is!!