Hospital Leadership
Brittany, LVT – Practice Manager | She/Her
Brittany was born in Trinidad, CO, and spent much of her childhood traveling with her family across the central and western United States before eventually settling in Midland, TX. Her “crazy cat lady” journey began at the age of five, when her family adopted a beautiful Himalayan boy who slept on her head every night. From that moment on, it was clear that she shared a special bond with cats.
After marrying her husband, JJ, in 2013, the two moved to Boulder, CO, where Brittany pursued her passion for veterinary medicine at the highly regarded Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Aurora. She graduated in 2017 and went on to serve as the lead CVT at an all-cat clinic for two and a half years.
In 2021, Brittany and JJ relocated to beautiful Austin, TX, where she proudly joined the South Austin Cat Hospital team. She is excited to continue growing both as a technician and now as the Practice Manager, supporting her team and providing exceptional care to clients and their feline companions.
Brittany and JJ share their home with three wonderfully bratty cats: Cheddar, Mac (short for Mac n Cheese), and Tippy Toes (the former Director of Staff Morale at SACH). They also hold the memory of their beloved Bacon, Brittany’s heart and soul cat, who passed in March 2025 forever in their hearts. Outside of work, Brittany enjoys relaxing at home, obsessing over her cats, and finding new ways to embrace the chaos and joy of life with her feline crew.
Alexis – Assistant Practice Manager | She/Her
Alexis was born and raised here in Austin, TX. She has previous experience working with animals, as she started volunteering at a local animal clinic at the age of 14. Once she was of legal working age, she was employed by the same clinic. After 4 years of working there, she decided she was ready to try something new. While working in the retail industry, she realized that her heart was still in veterinary medicine. She is more than excited to be back in this field once again!
Veterinary Technicians
Natascha – Veterinary Care Coordinator | They/Them
Natascha was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, while her dad attended The University of Hawaii to get his Ph.D. in biophysics. She spent much time in labs with her dad as a kid, spurring her love for science. Natascha has loved cats since infancy and has never been without one in her entire life. She started her involvement in feline welfare by volunteering with Houston-based shelters in 2010. Natascha started working for APA! in 2015 after moving to Austin to attend college at The University of Texas, and quickly started the APA! Cat Matchmakers Program that very year. The Matchmakers program’s goal was to provide better quality adoption matches and to advocate for special needs cat adoptions. In 2017, she become the feline leukemia research coordinator for a large two-year study funded by Maddie’s on best FeLV testing practices in shelters. She has overseen the intake and placement of over 1,000 FeLV cats since 2017. Wanting to learn more about private practice and specifically cat specialty medicine, Natascha left the shelter world to join the SACH team. In her spare time, Natascha is involved in several feline research studies, plays video games, and goes on hikes. She shares her home with three cats named Kaiju Murderfloof, Berlioz, and Little Bird, a dog named Stitch, and an ever-rotating array of foster cats. Natascha continues to be a no-kill advocate focusing on cats with special needs, FeLV, and other medical or behavioral challenges.
Kelsey – Lead Surgery Technician | She/Her
Originally from Houston, Kelsey moved to San Marcos with her partner in 2015. She has always had a passion for animals, and when asked at a young age what she wanted to be when she grew up, the response given most often was “a cat”. That dream was always doomed to fail, but Kelsey went for the next best thing, which was a career in animal care.
Kelsey currently attends Texas State pursuing a degree in Wildlife Biology, and hopes to open her own wildlife rehabilitation center eventually. In the meantime, she devotes her time, love, and attention to her 3 dogs- Beth, Cash, and Nyx- and her 2 cats- Ba’al and Midna. When she has any time left, she enjoys reading, playing video games, cooking, and spending time on the river.
Kristen – Lead Room Technician | She/Her
Kristen grew up near Atlanta, GA, where she attended Georgia Tech and got her Bachelor’s in Material Science and Engineering. She moved to Austin in 2014 to pursue a graduate degree, but a series of hijinks ensued, ending with her working at Austin Pets Alive! Instead, in her six years at APA!, Kristen was a Cat Adoption Counselor, the Ringworm Program Manager, and eventually the Cat Programs Senior Manager. Through these experiences, she discovered a passion for advocating for the most vulnerable cats, learning about the cutting edge of shelter medicine, and above all, trying to make the world a little better for her favorite animals and those who love them. She’s thrilled to be able to continue that journey at South Austin Cat Hospital, combining her love of science with her drive to help cats!
In her free time, Kristen takes any dance lessons she can, watches sports anime with her partner, writes stories about ghosts, and continues her quest to find the best vegan cheesecake recipe. She lives with four cats named Mu, Little Bit, Yato, and Rutherford, a pittie named Jubilee, and two ball pythons named Smaug and Tehanu.
Kimi – Veterinary Technician, III | She/Her
Kimi has been an animal lover all of her life, with a special passion for feline health and welfare. She has worked as a veterinary technician in clinic, emergency, and shelter settings. She shares her home with her three wonderful cats—Herman, Matilda, and Ruby. In her free time, she enjoys walking, hiking, painting pet portraits, crafting, reading, and spending time with her family and feline companions.
Hailey – Veterinary Technician, III | She/Her
Hailey was born and raised in Texas. Moving around a lot in her early years and finally settling down in the Austin area. Growing up mainly with dogs, she always thought they were her favorite until she started working in animal welfare and was fostering cats/kittens almost constantly. She falls in love with every cat she takes home, and it is always difficult to give them up when they are ready for adoption. Hailey feels they are the only beings who truly understand her. In light of this, SACH was her first choice for starting her career in veterinary medicine. She is living her cat-lover dreams every day!
Hailey enjoys spending her free time watching anime, reading, taking care of her plants, and cuddling with her loving rescue cat Lulu!
Elizabeth – Veterinary Technician, III | She/Her
Elizabeth is a veterinary technician who has been in the veterinary industry for nearly a decade. She worked at a small animal practice doing preventative care mostly, but she spent a year at an emergency hospital learning how to best support patients at every end of the spectrum of care. Her passion is in surgery and anesthesia, but she loves any opportunity to support patients in need of care. Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys crafting, baking, and hiking around McKinney Falls. Elizabeth has a love of spicy kitties including her own cat named Jack. Her fearful, aggressive kitty has inspired her to find the best places and ways of helping other spicy cats get the care, love, and patience they deserve in a veterinary setting.
Christi – Veterinary Technician, III | She/Her
Christi is an Arizona native who relocated to Austin with her partner Emilio in 2019. She is an avid nature lover and has been all about the outdoors from a young age. Although she has always been passionate about animals, her love of cats came much later when she fostered a neonate kitten named Sawyer in 2018. Through interactions with her, Christi realized that cats were nothing like the caricatures that were historically painted of them.
In 2021 she joined the Austin Humane society clinic team, where she had the opportunity to interact with and learn more about cat behavior/medicine and surgery. Her experience taught her that the kindest thing we can do for cats is to work to understand them. She is honored to be a part of a low stress exclusively feline practice and is excited to learn all she can in her time with SACH!
Christi obtained a degree in Biological Sciences in 2021 from ASU and hopes to one day continue her education in animal medicine. Her dream is to work with endangered wildlife all over the world, providing rehabilitation and participating in conservation efforts. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing video games, and spending time with her partner and their animal-family: Theo (Weimaraner mix), Ruth (Great Dane), Sawyer (Turkish Van) and Franco (Siberian Mix).
Kasara – Veterinary Technician, II | She/Her
Originally from Wisconsin, Kasara moved to Austin, TX in 2023 to further expand her knowledge in animal welfare. Kasara’s animal care journey began as a hobby while she pursued a career as a Behavioral Health Technician. It was while working with young adolescents in her Mental Wellness program, Kasara learned how truly impactful trauma informed care was. As well as the importance of advocating for those who could not advocate for themselves. It was not long before she began to see the same importance while volunteering at local animal shelters in her area. It was then that she stumbled upon a Fear Free based Humane Society.
Previously never hearing of Fear Free handling, Kasara fell in love with the concept quickly & was hired as the Animal Care Lead, operating the shelter in the absence of the Animal Care Director. Kasara’s passion for animal advocacy began to bloom like never before. She helped with both cat, dog & small animal outreach within the community, spreading the word of Fear Free practices from the shelter into adopted homes. She found herself helping both people & their pets to build loving, lifelong commitments to one another. It wasn’t until Kasara’s cats were both diagnosed with medical conditions of their own, (chronic kidney disease & FeLV) that her path of behavior centered animal welfare became more specifically geared towards Veterinary science. Kasara hoped that whatever medical condition her fur babies were diagnosed with, she would feel confident & comfortable to help them through whatever treatment came their way.
In Wisconsin she had heard of Austin Pets Alive’s FeLV and Incontinent Cat programs, which ultimately led her to become a Cat Care Specialist with APA!. Kasara’s specific interest in Life Saving programs later led her to becoming the FIP Coordinator soon thereafter. It was through this program Kasara was reenergized to begin blending her Fear Free passions with extensive medical treatment. During this time she was able to specifically tailor treatment plans for all cats within the FIP program to build positive associations with medication & treatment necessities. While working at APA! Kasara was fortunate enough to experience an externship opportunity with SACH to further her education. It was during this experience, Kasara knew she had found her dream job experience.
She is beyond euphoric to officially be a SACH Veterinary Technician, & to continue her passion in Fear Free Veterinary Medicine. She currently has 6 loveable feline companions who always remind her that every new diagnosis requires a prescription of patience & understanding added in.
Marissa – Veterinary Technician, II | She/Her
A true Colorado cat enthusiast at heart, Marissa has spent the past eight years happily wrapped up in the world of feline medicine — caring for everything from playful kittens to wise, golden-whiskered seniors. Every day in the clinic fuels her passion for helping cats live their best lives, and when she is not snuggling patients, she is dreaming (and planning!) her future senior cat sanctuary — a cozy haven where every whisker tells a story and every old soul gets the love they’ve earned.
Julia – Veterinary Technician, I | She/Her
Julia was born in Austin, TX, and raised in Del Valle, TX. Growing up, the area was popular for cat dumping. At one point in her childhood, her family hosted and fed up to 15 cats at a time. She raised and cared for many animals, including hamsters, rabbits, and of course, cats. She has always had an affinity for anything creative such as creating artwork and dancing. At one point, she even aspired to complete a Fine Arts painting degree. Before completing her degree, she was pulled into her passion for animal welfare and care. After working with APA! and learning a lot about cat care and cat medicine, grateful for the knowledge she acquired there. She is very excited to use that expertise working with SACH.
She currently has three lovely kitties of her own- Tally, Peanut, and Yuna. She still loves to paint, create embroidery pieces, play video games, and hyper-focusing on anything she is super interested in. She also loves yoga during her decompression time, going on long walks, and spending time with her family and fiance, Jose. Cats bring her such joy, and she’s very excited to help ease cats and make them comfortable during their time with SACH!
Veterinary Receptionists
Jessica – Lead Veterinary Receptionist | She/Her
Jessica was born and raised in Keller, TX, in a home full of animal lovers. She remembers having her first encounter with animal care at five when she and her mother rescued a black and white cat off the street near their apartment complex. This cat found her forever home with them and was affectionately named Oreo by Jessica and her older sister.
Jessica continued her journey in pet care when she moved to San Marcos, TX, in 2019 to attend Texas State University. She adopted her cat, Winnie, who further solidified her love for all things feline and inspired her to learn more about caring for cats. Since then, she has been very grateful for more opportunities to get to know animals and give them the care they deserve.
Connie – Veterinary Receptionist, III | She/Her
Raised in Austin, TX, Connie is a creative young lady who loves the arts and all things cats! Having recently exited the Food Service Industry, Connie sought to apply her passion for exemplary client service with her love for cats. Through her work in high-pressure environments, she learned the importance of finding strength through joy. Ensuring the comfort, safety, and happiness of cats as well as their respective humans, is what she strives for, and she works to succeed with a smile on her face!
Connie’s hobbies include drawing, cooking, baking, and tap dancing. Her best friend is Pusheen. She is a self-proclaimed homebody and uses her spare time to be with her husband and their fur babies: Layla, Apples, and Boo Boo. Even though she does prefer to stay indoors, she absolutely adores her friends and family, and she makes sure anyone who crosses paths with her is left with a brighter day ahead.
Micheala – Veterinary Receptionist, III | She/Her
Micheala was born in Texas and spent most of her life in Louisiana. She has always been an animal lover, but she discovered that she was truly a cat person when she adopted her tortie Margot in college. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in political science and history, Micheala volunteered at a cat shelter while working in real estate for 3 years. She even got to help out with spays and neuters! Having seen the difference that a cat friendly, fear free vet made with her own kitties, Micheala knew she wanted to play a part in providing this experience for others. She moved to Austin in 2023 and is so grateful to get to talk about cats all day every day.
When not working or cuddling with her babies, Margot and Charlie, Micheala can probably be found sipping tea and baking her famous chocolate chip banana bread. Micheala also loves the performing arts, reading, writing, cross stitching, and hiking.
Clinic Cats
Tippy Toes – Director of Staff Morale (Retired)
Princess Chloe – Clinic Supermodel (Retired)
