ABOUT US
Founder Dr. Crystal Heath
Dr. Crystal Heath is a 2012 graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduating, she has spent her career helping homeless animals in shelters while also working part time at a general practice. She grew frustrated with how homeless individuals in shelters often receive better medical and preventative care than those seeking care at a general practice. So she founded Vet Harmony to meet the needs of those in the community who were not benefitting from access to care. Dr. Heath volunteers abroad to help animals overseas and won a Jefferson Award for her volunteer work in Fiji.
She also believes in advancing compassionate care for all species on this planet in order to raise awareness and advocate for policies that address climate change. She is an advocate for One Health, the idea that human, plant, animal and environmental health are all interconnected. She believes in confronting the corporations and institutions that stand in the way of advancing compassionate care of all species on this planet.
As a result of her advocacy she faced backlash from industry. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald reported about the coordinated efforts of the animal agriculture industry to surveil her and other advocates and discredit their reputation. After her story gained international media attention, many veterinarians reached out to her and reported their own stories and the fear they have about speaking out against corporate animal abuse. They founded the group OurHonor.org to tell their stories and encourage other veterinarians and veterinary students to speak out and work to advance compassion for all species.
She supports a ban on declawing cats, and discourages any cosmetic alterations of animals for the benefit of humans. She promotes positive reinforcement in training, spaying and neutering for health benefits and population control, and stresses the importance of microchipping, proper vaccination schedules and access to parasite prevention for all animals.
Trisha Ljungberg
Trisha Ljungberg’s passion for animals started at a very young age, rescuing stray animals with her mother. That passion grew into her drive and dedication to pursue any and all opportunities potentially presented to her, that would further educate and create a more caring and compassionate member of the veterinary industry. She recently moved from New York State to Florida, where she is currently a veterinary technician working at an ER clinic, but enjoys being able to educate clients in regards to preventative measures, in order to keep their current and/or new bundles of joy in tip-top shape!
Elise Martin
Elise Martin has worked with animals since the age of twelve. Her first experience was at a horse barn where she learned what it meant to "get your hands dirty." Handling large animals and their not-so-clean stalls was a great introduction to animal care-taking and confirmed that she could handle tough situations and that she wanted to continue on that path. From there, she worked as an assistant in the Estuarine Biology Department of a local Marine Museum, then went on to do animal rescue and rehabilitation where she got to work closely with many sick and injured animals. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology, she went right into clinic work as a Veterinary Assistant and was promoted to a manager role. Throughout her life, she has done a few office jobs, including two years in Human Resources, but has always found her way back to the animals! She currently has a 14-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, a spicy 6-year-old Dachshund (who runs the house), and a 12-year-old Tortie who takes her birdwatching job quite seriously.
Wenona Matley
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Carly Heath - Branding and Marketing
Carly Heath earned her BA from San Francisco State University and her MFA from Chapman University.