Veterinary Nurse — Since 2021 Victoria was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a BA in music performance. She loves animals and enjoys getting to see all of the technical and medical things going on behind the scenes. Victoria appreciates the positive atmosphere at Prytania Vet … Victoria
Groomer and Kennel Assistant – Since 2001 Betsy Collins is our groomer extraordinaire! She does most of our bathing as well as shavedowns. She had 10 years of veterinary experience prior to joining our team. She spends most of her time in the kennel, and loves getting to know all of the pets that come … Betsy
Operations Manager / Treatment / ICU Nurse / Veterinary Nurse – Since 2010 Drew moved to New Orleans and joined Prytania Vet after visiting his twin brother during Mardi Gras. Drew is a Treatment/ ICU nurse as well as a veterinary nurse. He was born in Hammond and moved to Birmingham, Alabama shortly thereafter. Drew … Drew
Treatment/ ICU Nurse – Since 2007 Wirth has excellent humor and is well respected by the staff and clients for his knowledge, competence, but most of all, compassion. Wirth has an amazing eye for detail and knows when a pet isn’t feeling well or is showing subtle symptoms. His introduction into veterinary medicine started in … Wirth
Treatment/ ICU Nurse – Since 2006 Kevin worked at Prytania Vet from 2006 to 2010 then rejoined us in 2012 where his years of experience and calm demeanor are an asset for pets going through hospitalization or emergencies. He is also an ICU technician in the ER at a local veterinary referral hospital. Kevin enjoys … Kevin
Treatment/ ICU Nurse – Since 1999 Ellen has New England roots and was born in Pittsburgh. She knows the workings of the hospital inside and out and is amazing at keeping track of details. Thanks to her experience as a local bar owner, she also acts as our in-house therapist – we can talk to … Ellen
Dental Specialist – Since 2008 Kate had five years of vet experience before joining us in 2008. She is meticulous and careful, and is a perfectionist when it comes to keeping our patients’ teeth healthy! She loves seeing all of the wonderful puppies and kitties that come to visit our practice. Kate was born and … Kate
Nurse Co-Supervisor / Veterinary Nurse / Dental Specialist – Since 2017 Olivia moved to New Orleans in 2011 from Chicago. She attended Loyola University, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Arabic and Middle East Peace Studies. She spent time in Morocco before returning to what she had always loved: caring for animals. She … Olivia
Veterinary Nurse / Client Care Specialist / Safety Officer. – Since 2011 Virginia attended the Louisiana School for Math, Sciences and the Arts in Natchitoches before graduating with a Biology degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She loves biology and chemistry and enjoys being able to apply her knowledge in a practical … Virginia
Client Care Specialist – Since 2014 Catherine was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana. She has held a variety of jobs, but her love for animals brought her to Prytania Vet. She grew up with a lots of animals such as cats, dogs, hamsters, hermit crabs, and even a duck named Ducky. She loves working … Catherine
