Our Team
Owner & Veterinarian
Michael Kendig, DVM
Dr. Michael has worked in the veterinary field since he was 14. He began cleaning cages and walking dogs in the boarding facility of a small animal clinic in Florida. He worked his way up to become a technician and then went off to vet school at Mississippi State University. He practiced for five years at that clinic before leaving Florida to purchase a clinic in southeastern Connecticut. Dr. Mike heard the mountains calling and decided to sell his practice to his associate in June of 2015 so he could have his dream of living in the mountains. He has two dogs and four cats, all rescues. Alta, Sherman, Pango, Broseph, Winter, and Sunny. He is a big supporter of rescuing and adopting animals. In addition to veterinary medicine, Dr. Mike enjoys distance running, weight lifting, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, hiking, target shooting, and taking his Jeep off-road.
Patient Support
Alta Girl
Alta Girl started at the clinic in the spring of 2021, at only 4 months of age. While she doesn’t have any official certifications, she has learned on the job. Her specialties include patient recovery after anesthesia and helping anxious patients in exam rooms. She is the most eager employee at Alpine Animal Hospital and is always willing to help her fellow employees and patients. Her hobbies include running/hiking with her dad, peak bagging and spending time with her family. She also donates blood when necessary to help patients. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated little worker at the clinic.
Employee Support
Ori
Ori joined the clinic in 2023. He is originally from the streets of Utah but has enjoyed his pampered life living in the clinic. Despite the fact that he lives in a veterinary clinic, Ori does not enjoy working with animals, since they tend to chase him. Ori is very consistent at letting his technicians know that it is 5pm and that he must be fed on the dot. While living with Alpine Animal Hospital, Ori hopes to achieve his goal of getting treats whenever he wishes. In his free time, Ori likes to nap in his custom cardboard box aka his throne. Ori views all the technicians as his pets and is still working on getting them to feed him treats more often. Fun fact, Ori was cryptorchid and Dr. Mike had to do an abdominal surgery to remove a testicle that did not descend.
Head Veterinary Technician
Sable, CVT
Sable has been here since the opening of the clinic in August of 2015 as the certified head technician. Sable was born and raised in Utah. She first went to culinary arts school but decided it wasn’t her passion, so she went to go investigate the veterinary technology program. She found her calling being a veterinary technician. She graduated from Broadview University in 2014 and became certified in the state of Colorado in 2015. She enjoys cooking, playing games (both board games and video games), camping, hunting, and going for rides with her dog, Shadow. Shadow (Yorkie mix) was a rescue that was going to be abandoned with severe back issues. She ultimately had to have back surgery to return the use of her back legs. After around the clock care Shadow begun taking steps with her back legs and now Sable can’t stop her from running and playing. Sable is so overjoyed she still has her Shadow.
Veterinary Technician
Maddie
Maddie joined our team in April 2021 and has been a dedicated member of our clinic family for nearly five years. Originally from American Fork, she now calls Saratoga Springs home and is currently working toward her CVT certification. What Maddie loves most about her work is caring for her patients and watching them get better. She has a special interest in surgery and venipuncture, and she approaches every case with compassion, always putting her patients' best interests first.
At home, Maddie is kept busy by her own crew of beloved pets: four cats named Charlie (who you might recognize from her photo!), Mia, Tommy, and Juniper, along with her pitbull Evelyn. When she's not at the clinic, she enjoys video games, movies, D&D, drawing, playing piano, and staying active through exercise.
Veterinary Technician
Addie
Addie joined the clinic in September of 2021 as boarding staff and worked her way up to technician. She is currently going to vet school. She has one dog named Buddy (Maltese mix). In her spare time she likes to read, play video games, and dance with her professional clogging team. She loves working and bettering her education and skills in this field and she can’t wait for what the future holds.
Veterinary Technician
Kate
Kate started at Alpine Animal Hospital in January 2023 as a Kennel Technician after spending time working on a farm and as a wrangler. Thanks to Dr. Mike’s teams support and willingness to teach, she moved up to a Veterinary Technician Assistant that October and is now a Veterinary Technician. Kate feels able to handle the tough parts of the job because she truly believes it’s her responsibility in this life to help animals and do the hard things that others can’t. Kate has three fur babies of her own: Gizmo, her Maltese Mix adventure buddy; Autumn, a spunky barn cat rescue; and Casper, a sweet lilac Siamese who was rescued from a hoarding situation.
Tech Assistant
Tyler
Tyler joined the clinic in 2025, he is originally from Sandy Hook Connecticut. Tyler loves how unpredictable and fascinating working with animals is, he loves that every day is different with them. While at Alpine Animal Hospital, Tyler hopes to help as many pet families as possible while learning to work at a better capacity so he can one day attend veterinary school. Tyler is in school currently, so in the little free time he has, he likes to be social, bake, and swim. Tyler has one dog named Lucky who is a chihuahua mix.
Tech Assistant
Beck
Beck joined the clinic in 2025, he is originally from Orem Utah. Beck has always adored all kinds of animals and found them fascinating. Beck has said that he does not think that there is any world in which he did not work with animals. While at Alpine Animal Hospital, Beck hopes to help as many patients as he can and gain work experience in the veterinary field before he continues his education. In his free time, Beck plays bass, goes hiking, swimming, and enjoys playing games with his brothers. Beck has 2 family dogs, Bowie and Fitz. Beck’s favorite small animal breeds are Pitbulls and Sphynxs
Tech Assistant
Bailey
Bailey joined the clinic in 2025, and is originally from Payson Utah. Bailey has always loved working with animals and helping them any way possible, she decided she wanted to work with them clinically this year. While at Alpine Animal Hospital, she will finish her schooling while getting experience, in the hopes of working with large animals one day. In her free time, Bailey likes to play cowboy by riding her horses, leatherworking, and breakaway roping. Bailey has 2 horses, Brandy and Maizie, and 2 dogs, Ace and Cinch.
Kennel Tech
Kellie
Kellie has been part of the Alpine Animal Hospital team since October 2022, working as a kennel technician while also helping out as the clinic custodian and assisting the veterinarian technicians whenever she can. She takes pride in creating a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for both pets and their owners. A lifelong animal lover, Kellie is excited to work with animals every day and learn new skills. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with her son, watching sunsets, and photographing nature.
Kennel Tech
Danika
Danika joined the clinic in 2025, and is originally from Highland Utah. Danika has always loved animals, as a kid, Danika was always bringing home various animals in hopes of keeping them as pets. She is very interested in a career in veterinary science. While at Alpine Animal Hospital, Danika hopes to expand her knowledge of the veterinary field as a whole and gain on hand experience caring for different animals. In her free time, Danika enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and trying new crafts. Danika has 2 cats, Tigger and Indi, and 1 dog named K.
Kennel Tech
Skylee
Skylee joined the clinic in 2025, and is originally from Lehi Utah. Skylee loves all animals and enjoys getting to spend time with them. While at Alpine Animal Hospital, she hopes to help everyone and ensure things are running as they should. In her free time, Skylee spends time with her 2 dogs, Kona and Remi.
Kennel Tech
Camilla
Camilla joined the clinic in 2025, she is originally from Huntington Beach California. Camilla has always loved animals and found biology in general fascinating, and she decided she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Camilla hopes to gain more experience in the field while working at Alpine Animal Hospital and hopes to become a veterinary technician eventually. In her free time, Camilla loves to read, spend time with loved ones, and is an avid traveler. She has 3 dogs, Lulu, Little Dude, and Tilly. Fun fact, Camilla has been to 6 countries
Office Manager
Bre
Bre joined the clinic in 2025, she was born and raised in Utah. Bre has worked in the veterinary field since 2017 and has worked with small animals, horses, and even some exotic animals. She has always enjoyed veterinary medicine and loves the fact that so much of it is based on the body language of the animal. In her role as office manager, she hopes to help people grow and learn as much as they can while working here. In her free time, Bre likes camping, hiking, traveling, and anything outdoors (as long as it is warm). Bre has one domestic shorthair named Tally.
Receptionist
Brittani
Brittani joined the clinic in April of 2020 as a receptionist. Originally from Northern California she has always loved being around animals and was a volunteer at FieldHaven rescuing feral barn cats before studying plant and wildlife ecology at BYU-Idaho. While there she worked with national and state parks doing research for wildlife conservation before moving to Utah where she hopes to continue her education. She spent some time working at a doggy day care before coming to our clinic to learn more about the medical side of helping animals. In her free time she loves to go hiking, camping, and play video games.
Receptionist
Kaycee
Kaycee joined the clinic in July of 2021 as a receptionist. Kaycee was born and raised in Utah, she enjoys camping/hunting and working with PRCA Rodeo. She also enjoys spending time with pets and livestock. Kaycee has been attending college at SLCC to pursue her dream career in the radiology field. Kaycee has two dogs.
Receptionist
Cassandra
Cassandra joined the clinic in 2024, she is originally from Lakewood New Jersey. Cassandra loves working with animals because they are good for the soul and they deserve the best care possible. While at Alpine Animal Hospital she strives to provide great customer care and knowledge to our clients while helping them care for their pets. In her free time, Cassandra is a single mom who loves to hang out with her children and family, hiking, camping, and she loves going to concerts. Cassandra has 2 dogs, a great dane named Zeus and Ivy who is a mix, and she has one cat Mrs Nesbitt who is a tripod cat.
