Cindy
Veterinary Assistant
Cindy joined the practice back in 2014 with 10 plus years of client service and veterinary assisting experience. She worked for four years in the surgery department at Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. She loves animals and has a calming demeanor that sets animals at ease. In her spare time she enjoys reading books, going to concerts and spending time with her two daughters and their dogs Dexter (Dogue de Bordeoux) and Jupiter (Corgi).
Sierra Whitechurch-Aylsworth
Veterinary Assistant
Sierra joined the dentistry in 2015 and continues to be one of our full time veterinary assistants. She left for two years in 2018 to attend UC Davis and received her bachelor’s degree in animal sciences. Sierra hopes to attend veterinary school in the near future and hopefully continue her practice in Veterinary dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, puzzling, gardening and hanging out with her cat (Kona) and her dog (Roux). She is a very helping and caring person towards everyone’s companions here at the dentistry
Madi
RVT
Madi started at Dentistry for Animals in October 2022. She was born and raised in Aptos and has been working in the veterinary field since graduating from Cal Poly, SLO with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Madi completed her RVT license in 2025. She enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her cat Milton, her dog Piper, and her horse Raz
Petra
Kennel Technician
Petra started working at Dentistry for Animals in 2024 after completing the veterinary assistant program at Central Coast College. Petra knew from a young age that she wanted to work in veterinary medicine. She has one furry companion at home, a Chihuahua named Bella. In her free time Petra enjoys playing video games, hiking, and going for scenic drives.
Isaiah
Kennel Technician
Isaiah came to Dentistry for Animals as an intern after completing his first year of the veterinary technician program at Central Coast College. After completing his internship, he stayed at Dentistry for Animals full time as a kennel technician. Isaiah loves his three adorable Boston Terriers Prince, Luna, and Bucko. When he isn’t working at D4A or running his photography business on the side Isaiah enjoys visiting different cities and trying new restaurants, he is quite a foodie!
Montse
Receptionist
Montse brings a strong background in customer service and a lifelong passion for animals. As a devoted dog mom to her senior pup, Chumlee, she understands firsthand the joys and challenges of pet ownership. Since 2022, Montse has been dedicated to supporting both pets and their people, with a special focus on creating a calm, supportive experience for clients. She values client education as a key part of quality care and takes the time to ensure pet owners feel informed and empowered when it comes to their companions’ health. Outside of work, Montse enjoys nurturing her ever-growing collection of houseplants, diving into her latest crochet project, and getting lost in a good book.