Samandra joined The Animal Wellness Center in 2017 with the merge of Central Marin Cats and Exotics. Born and raised in San Francisco, she knew she wanted to work with animals from a young age. Samandra has been a Certified Veterinary Assistant since 2016 and has a special interest in dog behavior and training.

"What I love most about my job is working with a fantastic team that puts the patients' care above all else. I want to make sure that all the dogs and cats who leave here have been provided the best care available, and with the dedicated team we have here there is no question about it! "

Sami lives in the East Bay with her daughter and two dogs, Daisy, a prancing princess toy poodle, and Rose, a charming Rottweiler. Sami enjoys painting and crafting with her daughter, dancing and singing karaoke.