Category: Vet Assistants

Rachel joined our team as a part-time Veterinary Assistant while she works toward becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). She currently attends Wilson College, where she is studying Veterinary Nursing and Pre-vet. Rachel is also FVMA certified as a Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional. Her favorite parts of the job include anything involving feline care and the opportunity to work with animals daily. She is driven by the goal of supporting owners and giving them more time with their beloved pets. Looking ahead, Rachel aspires to attend vet school and hopes to work with aquatic animals in the future. Outside of the clinic, Rachel is a creative spirit. She is minoring in writing and enjoys reading and creating art.

Alia Mazzatosta, a Penn State graduate and current VMD student at Pennvet, loves spending time with animals every day and making a tangible difference in their quality of life. Her aspiration is to finish vet school and start practicing as a veterinarian. Outside of her studies and work, Alia enjoys hiking, camping, reading, going to the gym, and hanging out with her cat, Bints.