Staff

The facilities staff keeps the stalls and pastures clean, feeds the horses and maintains the grounds, barns and equipment. They also assist the veterinary technicians in grooming and handling. We select all employees based on their knowledge and love of horses, even if their primary focus initially is maintenance or cleaning. We take scrupulous care of our grounds, buildings and equipment as we believe the calm, healing environment of Circle Oak begins with our well-cared-for facility. Our facilities staff takes pride in their work, the results of which are evident to all.

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Circle Oak Equine Staff - Equine Experience

  1. Ron Malone – Owner. Current competitor in cutting horse shows. Over 30 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  2. Sara Malone – Owner, Business Manager. BA, Biological Science; MBA.
  3. Carrie Schlachter VMD, IVA – Medical Director and staff veterinarian. Nine years in veterinary practice. Over 30 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  4. Kendra Fettkether – Barn Manager and Veterinary technician. College-level coursework in Equine Science. Nine years Veterinary Technician experience in small and large animal hospitals. Over 20 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  5. Kari Farley, RVT – Senior Veterinary Technician. BA, Environmental Science, Completion of the SRJC Veterinary Technician Program. Five years experience in both large and small animal veterinary practices. Eight years managing stables and barns. Over 20 years experience owning and caring for horses.
  6. Shannon Shreve – Veterinary Technician. BS Animal Science. Over six years veterinary technician experience in the hospital, clinic and laboratory. Over 10 years experience managing stables and barns. Over 20 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  7. Karin Long – Veterinary Technician. Extensive experience working with Veterinarians. Licensed trainer. Experience managing stables and barns. Over 10 years experience owning and caring for horses.
  8. Tina McCord – Veterinary Technician. Over 20 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  9. Luis Hernandez – Groom/Facilities. Over 20 years experience with horses.
  10. Hector Ponce – Groom/Facilities. Over 10 years experience with horses.
  11. Omar Cruz – Groom/Facilities. Over 15 years experience with horses.
  12. Amanda Tartaglini – Assistant Veterinary Technician. Graduate, SRJC Equine Science Program. Over 10 years experience owning and caring for horses.
  13. Joey Pedroni – Assistant Veterinary Technician. Graduate - SRJC Equine Science Program. Over 10 years experience owning, showing and caring for horses.
  14. Antonio Pena – Facilities Manager. Journeyman plumber, widely experienced in general construction, irrigation, mechanics and landscaping. Has worked at COE for over 10 years.
  15. Santa Rosa Junior College Equine Science Program interns. COE has 1-2 interns every semester, some of whom become permanent employees. The College values their ability to learn about veterinary procedures; we value their focus, knowledge and interest in horses.

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