Team

Receptionist – Marisa Salazar Marisa is the original receptionist at Wildwood Veterinary Hospital. She has been with Dr. Welsh on and off since 1998. A native of San Jose, she has always loved animals. She always had a variety of animals, cats, hamsters, dogs, turtles, fish and even a pet moth. As one of Jehovah’s Witness, … Read moreMarisa Salazar

Practice Manager – Rachael Litzinger Rachael has been an animal person from birth, growing up in a household with a rottweiler, five cats, and 4 guinea pigs, things were always crazy. Although Rachael has a soft spot for dogs and cats, other animals are always welcome. Currently, she has two cats, Gwen and Merlin, and a … Read moreRachael Litzinger

Veterinary Assistant – Laissa Silva Bio Coming soon. Pictured with Monty

Veterinary Assistant – Katrina Liu Katrina graduated from University of California Davis with a B.S. in Animal Science, which she affectionately refers to as “Farming 101”. Initially, her career began with only dogs and cats, but after an eventful internship at a wildlife rehabilitation center, her interest in exotics and wildlife brought her to the … Read moreKatrina Liu

Registered Veterinary Technician – Cindy Chou Cindy has always had an interest in animals for as long as she can remember. She would study and observe many species of animals for hours—especially exotic animals—from reptiles, fish, and aquatic creatures. After entering the Education field with a concentration in Biology, she realized that she wanted to … Read moreCindy Chou, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician – Jenn Arroyo Jenn joined Wildwood in 2021 as a receptionist. Previously, she volunteered at the Humane Society as a medical assistant. She earned her Veterinary Assistant certificate in 2022, graduated from Foothill College in June 2025, and recently earned her RVT license. Her interests are binge-watching shows, listening to music, attending … Read moreJenn Arroyo, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician – Danny Rodriguez Danny is a RVT graduate from Foothill College, where they received an associates degree in veterinary technology in 2024 and joined the Wildwood team shortly after. Prior to obtaining their RVT licence, they volunteered and worked in a shelter setting with small & large animals, pocket pets, and exotics … Read moreDanny Rodriguez, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician – Piper Thomas Piper joined Wildwood in 2021 as an assistant while finishing her veterinary technology program, she has obtained her RVT license from Foothill College. She has two dogs at home, Koa & Lilo. In her free time, she enjoys watching tv/movies, and camping.

Registered Veterinary Technician – Jessi Foxhoven Jessi’s interest in animals made itself evident in the variety of pets she had growing up—dogs and cats, budgies and cockatiels, hamsters and guinea pigs, bearded dragons and fish. Although she originally studied art, Jessi graduated from Carrington College’s Veterinary Technology program and joined the Wildwood team in 2018, earning … Read moreJessi Foxhoven, RVT