Meet Our Team
Leadership
Vicki, Owner
Vicki started Northwind Pet Care Center (formerly known as Northwind Kennels) in 1991. She is involved in several community animal programs. She is an active and avid supporter of Thurston County Animal Services as well as Concern For Animals.
Jodie, Manager
Jodie joined the Northwind staff in October 2002, and her warm and friendly attitude toward animals and people alike has made her an appreciated member of the team ever since. Jodie has her Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology from The Evergreen State College. She became the Manager of Northwind Pet Care Center in June 2004. Her past working experience includes vet hospitals, pet stores, and a doggy daycare facility. She shares her home with 3 horses, 3 dogs, 1 llama, 3 goats, and her husband Brian. In her spare time, Jodie loves to spend time with her animals and her husband, horseback ride, and compete in Endurance Riding. She is a Certified Kennel Operator through Pet Care Services of America (PCSA). She has her Canine Pet Care Provider and Canine Pet Care Specialist Certification through International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA). Jodie has her Level One Basic Training and Level Two Advanced Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC).
Crystal, Assistant Manager
Crystal joined the Northwind staff in August 2004. Her love for animals has made her a wonderful asset to the team. Crystal has many years of experience in the boarding industry. In the future, she plans on pursuing her education in the science field. Crystal became an Assistant Manager in August 2005. Crystal actively shows rabbits and chinchillas and has participated in the 4H rabbit project for over 11 years. In addition to rabbits and chinchillas, she shares her home with dogs, cats, sheep, and horses. When she's not busy with her animals, she enjoys reading, hiking, camping, and fishing. Crystal has her Advanced Pet Care Certification through Pet Care Services of America (PCSA). She also has her Canine Pet Care Provider Certification through IBPSA. Crystal has her Level One Basic Training and Level Two Advanced Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC). Crystal is a certified PetTech CPR, First Aid & Care For Your Pets Instructor.
Alyse, Assistant Manager
Alyse joined the Northwind staff in November 2006. She is one of our Assistant Manager's. Alyse worked as a Medical Assistant before joining the Northwind staff. She has always loved caring for animals, which is evident through her work here at Northwind. Alyse shares her home with her husband Joe, their daughter Alayna, her chihuahua mix Buckley, and her aussie mix Naya. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and sitting around the campfire. Alyse has her Advanced Pet Care Certification through Pet Care Services of America (PCSA). She has her Canine Pet Care Provider Certification through IBPSA. Alyse has her Level One Basic Training and Level Two Advanced Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC).
Tanya, Assistant Manager/Personnel Manager
Tanya joined the Northwind Staff in July 2008. Tanya has a wonderful personality and loves to spoil our guests at Northwind. She grew up in Tenino, WA on her dad's farm, where they raised cattle, chickens, and turkeys. Tanya enjoys road trips, camping, traveling, zip-lining, reading, and softball. She lives with her husband and 3 dogs. Tanya has her Advanced Pet Care Certification through Pet Care Services of America (PCSA). She also has her Canine Pet Care Provider Certification through IBPSA. Tanya has her Level One Basic Training and Level Two Advanced Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC).
Michelle, Pet Manager
Michelle joined the Northwind staff in June of 2011. Her previous experience working in a Veterinarian Clinic in Florida has been very valuable. Michelle enjoys reading, horseback riding, and spending time with her daughter, Kailyn, and her dog, Kenzie. Michelle has her Pet Care Certification through Pet Care Services of America (PCSA). She has her Level One Basic Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC).
Rachel, Pet Manager
Rachel joined the Northwind staff in October of 2014. She has always had a love for animals and nature and has been lucky enough to have a life filled with both. She spends most of her free time either hiking with her husky, Alo, or volunteering with the wolves at Wolf Haven. She looks forward to continuing her life's work with animals as a future wildlife biologist. Rachel has her Canine Pet Care Provider Certification through IBPSA. She also has her Level One Basic Training for Pet Care Facilities through the Outstanding Pet Care Learning Center (OPCLC).
Kyrstin, Pet Manager
Kyrstin joined the Northwind staff in June 2017. Her love for animals makes her an essential part of the Northwind team. She was born and raised in Lacey, WA, she graduated from Timberline High School in 2015. During high school she took a pre-vet course and that is where she discovered her love for working with animals. She loves Disneyland and her dream is to visit every Disney Park in the world. She loves to read, hike, and spend time with her two dogs Mimi and Nymeria, and her cat Oliver. She also has a leopard gecko named Pudge. Kyrstin has her Canine Pet Care Provider and Canine Pet Care Specialist Certification through IBPSA.
Grooming Team
Diane NCMG, Master Groomer
Diane joined the Northwind staff in March 2004. She is a National Certified Master Groomer and has 30+ years of experience. Diane has been certified with the National Dog Groomers Association of America since 1992. She started grooming in the seventies in Kay's Poodle Parlor, which was owned by her mother, Kay Salts. Her loving kindness toward animals shows through in the way she takes special care in all the pets she grooms. Diane is very active with her 7 whippets in performance field events and dock diving during her spare time.
Pet Care Team
Kathryn, Pet Care Technician
Kat joined the Northwind staff in December 2016. Her love for animals came from being around them her whole life. She has horses, cats, dogs, goats, birds, and a turtle. In her spare time she works on projects on the farm, likes to go hiking, horseback riding, sewing, and cooking. Kathryn has her Canine Pet Care Provider and Canine Pet Care Specialist Certification through IBPSA.
Erica, Pet Care Technician
Erica joined the Northwind staff in January 2018. She is a compassionate Pet Care Technician due to her love of being around animals. Her heart and dedication to Northwind makes her a wonderful asset to our great staff. Erica was born and raised in Washington and has always been devoted to working with animals and being around them. She has two dogs, Clyde and Shadow and two cats named Bonnie and Peter. Erica also has a horse named Ari who is 29 years old. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and riding horses. Erica has her Canine Pet Care Provider Certification through IBPSA.
Kathryn, Pet Care Technician
Kathryn joined the Northwind staff in April 2019. She moved to Washington in 1999 and has lived in the Eatonville area ever since. Kathryn started in the pet care industry in 2015 as a dog daycare attendant. She has two dogs at home that keep her busy in her spare time. Kathryn has her Canine Pet Care Provider and Canine Pet Care Specialist Certification through IBPSA.
Joelle, Pet Care Technician
Joelle joined the Northwind staff in April 2019. She has lived in Washington her whole life. She shares her home with her two dogs and her husband. She loves working with animals. Joelle spends her free time enjoying the outdoors with her dogs, reading, and spending time with her family.
Austin, Pet Care Technician
Austin joined the Northwind staff in February 2021. She was born and raised in Washington. Austin has worked with animals her whole life. She lives on a small farm with horses, dogs, cats, chickens, pigeons, a duck, a pig, and a turtle. She has always wanted to work with animals, they are her passion. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends, rescue cats, and ride her horses.
