Dr. Eric Hansen

Veterinarian

What consistently helps me get up and come into work each day and helps restore the smile to my face when things get hard, is the special relationship people and their animals can have together. I love helping our clients build and strengthen the bond they feel between themselves and their pets. When I can restore a pet’s health, and keep it running and playing with its family, then watch the light and joy in the eyes of that pet when it sees or hears its person it brings a warm feeling to my heart and a smile to my face. I love hearing the stories from our clients about the funny, endearing and often crazy things their pets do. Veterinarians call this The Human-Animal Bond, or just The Bond. As a veterinarian, I am eternally grateful that I get to be a guardian of that bond.

Dr. Carl Bokenstedt

Veterinarian

Dr. Carl Bockenstedt never really grew up. He got older in Dyersville Iowa and is currently a resident of Springville. He wants what is best for the animals and for their humans. His goal is to help both live their best lives. He loves to go biking, jogging/running and many other things. He finds great joy in his family. He chose to go into veterinary medicine originally due to growing up on a farm and wanting to help animals. As time has gone on he has realized that he did not just do this for the animals, but for the relationships he has formed with the owners as well.

Josie Powell

Vet Tech

Josie was born and raised in Utah. She was born on a farm in West Mountain, Utah and has always enjoyed animals of all shapes and sizes! During her free time, she enjoys camping, hunting, dirt bikes, fishing and pretty much anything to do with the outdoors. She also enjoys snowmobiling with her husband, Preston during the winter season. Her mom has worked in veterinary medicine most of her life and she has always strived to do the same. As a kid, she would always visit her mom at work and help with the boarding dogs. Josie is now living her dream working in veterinary medicine and it has been everything that she has hoped for. She loves getting to know new people and getting to work with all kinds of furry friends every day!

Aubrey Mikkelsen

Lead Customer Service Representative

Aubrey was born and raised in California. She moved to Utah to start school up in Logan, Utah. In 2012 she reached her goal and graduated with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in Spanish. She always vowed she would never live in Utah County, but in 2015 she moved from Logan to Orem and started working for a Nonprofit organization. From there she moved onto Pet Medical Services in 2019. She always wanted to work with animals, either as a DVM or something else. Pet Medical has been a dream come true for her and she is excited to see what the future holds.

Brynn Hepworth

Client Service Representative

Brynn was lucky enough to be raised in Orderville, Utah. For those who have no idea where that is, think Zion Park. She is one of the few here that has worked at the front desk and as a technician. Currently she is one of our Technicians though. She would like to expand her skills as a technician and possibly go on to work both large and small animals. When she’s not at work you can find her riding horses, reading, hiking or off roading. She loves working in the veterinary industry. She has always had a lifelong love for all animals. She is living part of her dream of helping all of your four legged friends here at Pet Medical Services….now if only she could convince Dr. B to start doing large animals again…..

Garrin Williams

Vet Tech

Garrin was born and raised here in Orem, Utah and has always dreamed of working with animals! He was in Logan at USU studying animal science but is now currently going to school at UVU studying the same thing in order to become a veterinarian. Garrin loves sports, (especially soccer and Spikeball), music, movies and hanging out at home with his wife, Jaslin and his Belgian Maliniois, Rockie! He loves animals and loves meeting new people and their pets! Garrin has an interest in exotic animals but loves cats and dogs as well.

Alec Ely

Vet Tech

Alec was born and raised in Orem, Utah and lived here ever since. He grew up with a wide variety of animals including chickens, quails, and ducks. He is currently attending USU online and working towards an application to vet school. His grandfather was a veterinarian here in Vineyard, Utah where Alec spent quite a lot of time in his clinic growing up until his passing. Alec has two dogs of his own, a Corgi named Luna and a Long-haired miniature dachshund named Eleanor as well as a Rose Hair Tarantula named Pumpkin. Aside from his passion for veterinary medicine, Alec is an avid reader, angler and hiker. He has also volunteered many hours at a wildlife rehabilitation center where he worked with eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. He also has over 3 years of clinical experience under his belt.

Chris Hay

Practice Manager

Chris was raised in Allen, Texas and has always had a love for working with animals. He had his first experience of caring for animals at a local animal shelter, where he started volunteering at the age of 10. He then started applying for jobs at Veterinary Clinics at the age of 15 and has always been in a clinic since. When Pet Medical Services was first opening their doors in February of 2019, he saw an opportunity to help a new clinic establish their practice and has loved working there ever since!

Ian Ludwig

Vet Tech

Ian was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ian is currently a student at UVU studying Biologys, and is planning to go to Veterinary School. During his free time, he loves to be in the mountains fishing, skiing or hiking. Ever since he was little, Ian has loved animals, and always enjoyed reading and learning about them. He had a golden retriever named Lucy while growing up and has had an interest in Veterinary medicine ever since seeing the great care she received at the end of her life. He loves his job and is excited to help care for your pets!

Anja Anderson

Vet Tech

My name is Anja Anderson. I was born and raised right here in Utah. Provo to be exact. I am currently a Vet Tech at Pet Medical Services. My sister was a manager at a vet clinic and that started my love for veterinary medicine. I’ve been in the field for 14 years. I’ve worked in many different environments including ER. My biggest goal in life is to be the best Mom I can be to my two little girls. I am also thinking about going back to school.

Kelsey Smith

Tech Assistants

Kesley was born and raised in Provo, Utah. She is one of Technician Assistants. She recently graduated from High School. While in her senior year she started as an intern here at Pet Medical. She loved it so much that she wanted to stay! She has grown up surrounded by animals. In her free time she loves to watch movies, go hiking with her 2 dogs and paint. She is excited to meet and work with all animals.

Kristin

Vet Tech Assistant

Hi! My name is Kristin and I grew up in Tooele Utah. I’m currently a Vet Tech Assistant at Pet Medical Services. My goal is to become a Registered Vet Technician. In the winter you can find me on the slopes snowboarding. In the summer you can find me in a tent or dirt biking. I love working at Pet Medical with the staff and Dr. Bockentstedt. I haven’t found a place that cares more for animals and people than the staff here at Pet Medical.

Matthew Mikkelsen

Hey there! I’m Matt and I grew up in the lovely state of Oregon. I was born on a small farm to a large family. I spent most of my early days learning as I followed my parents around as they fulfilled their various tasks and responsibilities. I spent the nights cuddling with our dog near the table while the rest of the family talked after late dinners. In school I was and still am a bit of a social drifter, looking for interesting discussions and ideas. I’ve dipped my toes in a few areas of study but found that law was too technical, history too desiccated and psychology too full of strange ideas. At the end of the day nothing beats sitting on the couch with my arm around my wife, watching some The Office and cuddling with my dogs.

Ray Charles

Clinic mascot

Ray Charles is the clinic mascot. He came to us when we first opened from a client who found him wandering the streets and running into cars. Due to his medical condition Phthisis bulbi (meaning his eyelids are covering his eyes) he stayed with us. At first he was afraid of everything but now he knows he is safe and loved. He can see shadows and moves around the clinic very well. He is shy and only comes out every once in a while. You must be pretty special if he comes out and says hi.