A northwest native; she grew up on San Juan Island and still loves going home. Angela gets in her recreation playing with her pets including a small mixed dog (from her first surgery rotation in vet school), two cats, and two guinea pigs! A hard worker with high energy Angela enjoys working on her house, landscaping, hiking, kayaking, and numerous other outdoor activities when she can. At WWU she was co-captain and Commodore of the sailing team going to nationals 3 of 4 years! 

Western Washington University; BS in Environmental Science, minor in Chemistry 

Washington State University Veterinary School; DVM 2019. Go Cougs!

Dr. Jessica Lipstate joined our team in August 2021. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduation, she attended The University of California Merced where she received her bachelor’s degree in human biological sciences with an emphasis in molecular biology. There she co-authored a research paper on carbon nanotube scaffoldings and its application in human nerve growth. After graduation she decided to pursue her passion and attended veterinary school at St. Matthew’s University on the beautiful island of Grand Cayman. During her studies she received numerous awards such as the Pfizer Anatomy and Physiology Awards. She finished her clinical year at the University of Minnesota Veterinary College. Dr. Lipstate graduated at the top of her veterinary class as the valedictorian. Upon completion of her final year of veterinary school she was selected for internship in small animal internal medicine and surgery at Oklahoma State University. 

Destiny joined ACC in 2016 and has enjoyed working in various parts of the hospital to further her passion for learning and animal care. In her free time, she enjoys her time with family, friends and her 4 dogs!

Chloé is one of our Veterinary Assistants here at ACC. She is currently attending Penn Foster to earn her Veterinary Technician Degree. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, and playing with her pup Annabel.

Hello! My name is Taleah and I have been with the Animal Care Center since August of 2020. I was born and raised here in Skagit County all my life and specifically live in Concrete! Growing up, I lived on a farm with many different animals and participated for many years in the Skagit County 4-H program which gave me my love for animals and helped prepare me for the field I am in today. After graduating 4-H and High School, I attended the PIMA Medical Institute of Seattle where I attained my certification as a Certified Veterinary Assistant. After I finished attending college, I married, got a couple of dogs, cats, and Sierra my 31-year-old Quarab mare. We all love exploring the beautiful land we are surrounded by, specifically, walking along the Skagit River where we spot lots of squirrels, deer, elk, and Bald Eagles! I love being a member of the Animal Care Center team, assisting the amazing doctors, and helping all the dogs and cats that come into our care.

My name is Melody and I’ve been a receptionist for a few years coming up and am glad to be a part of the ACC team. In my free time I am being a mom and I enjoy watching movies.

Hello! My name is Mackenzie and I am thrilled to be a part of the Animal Care Center team! I went to Central Washington University where I  studied in the BFA musical theatre program. I moved here with my husband a few years ago from the east side of the mountains and have worked in many different fields including bridal, teaching theatre, and working as Cinderella with Enchanting Events. I love all things, music and Disney! When I’m not working, you’ll find me snuggling with my corgi, Arthur, and my cat, Susan, or performing in a show. I can’t wait to meet your fur babies!