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Team Members

Our Doctors

Christopher Lehman, DVM

Catherine Sawula, DVM

Jessica Matta-Jordan, DVM

Alexandra Miller, DVM

Laura Boehler, DVM

Hannah Bennett, DVM

Stephen Crane, DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)

Dawn Daugherty, DVM, MPH

Our Staff

Practice Consultant/Co Owner

Corinne Lehman

Practice Consultant/Co Owner

Corinne is Murray Animal Hospital's practice consultant and co-owner with Dr. Chris Lehman. She has been with the practice since April 2020, but has 25 prior years of involvement in the veterinary industry. Her experience includes Reception, Veterinary Technician, Practice Manager, New Hospital Openings Coordinator, and Regional Operations Leadership in the corporate veterinary landscape. Her favorite part of her job now is being able to see her vision come to life of making a positive impact on the lives of pets, their owners, and the people on our team who help them....and of course taking advantage of every opportunity to jump back in and assist (she misses the medicine!). Outside of work Corinne enjoys traveling, spending time with her kids and supporting their extracurricular activities, being outdoors as much as possible (*summer only!), and relaxing whenever there's a chance. Corinne shares her home with her husband Chris (Dr. Lehman), 5 kids, 2 step-children, an English pointer mix, Zeke, and their cat, Kitty Cat.

Practice Manager, CVT

Crystal

Practice Manager, CVT

Crystal is Murray Animal Hospital’s Practice Manager. She has been with the company since November 2025. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 25 years of experience in the veterinary industry (20 in management) including working in wildlife parks/zoos, veterinary hospitals and education for veterinary technicians. During her free time Crystal enjoys exploring the outdoors – camping, hiking, skiing, rockhounding, paddle boarding, fishing and exploring our national parks when their lives are not consumed by hockey. Their son plays year-round and hockey rinks are their second home. Crystal has been married to her wonderful husband, Ben, since 2007. They have two teenage children, a blue-nosed Pitbull, Nova and two cats, Nimbus and Lint.

Lead Veterinary Technician

Tracie, CVT

Lead Veterinary Technician

Tracie is the lead veterinary technician at Murray Animal Hospital. She has been with the practice for over three years and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for 11. Tracie’s favorite part of the job is helping critical patients recover and witnessing the impact it has on both them and their families. She shares her home with four cats and one dog. When she’s not at work, Tracie enjoys hiking with her Irish Setter, Charmander, or playing The Legend of Zelda.

Lead Surgical Technician

Ariana, CVT

Lead Surgical Technician

Ari is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) at Murray Animal Hospital, where she's been working since October 2021. One of the things she loves most about being a veterinary nurse is that every day brings something new and she's always learning new things. She's passionate about all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a particular interest in surgery, orthopedics, radiology, critical care/ICU, and, most of all, watching animals recover and return home healthier and happier than when they came in. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the smile on an owner’s face when their pet starts to feel better. She also has a strong passion for client education and enjoy helping pet parents better understand their pet’s health so they feel confident in the care we provide.Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, art, hiking, boating, wakesurfing, and spending as much time outdoors or on the water as possible. She's also a proud pet mom to four amazing companions: Watson, her 10-year-old goldendoodle who’s been by her side since she was 16; Oliver, her sweet 5-year-old rescued standard poodle; and her two crazy adorable sphynx cats, Zero (3 years) and Moo (6 months), who definitely run the household. She loves all animals, but has a special soft spot for standard poodles/doodles, and Sphynx cats!

Veterinary Technician

Kristen, CVT

Veterinary Technician

Kristen is a Certified Veterinary Technician who has been with the practice for 3.5 years, and has been a technician for 12 years. Her favorite part of the job is using her skills to help patients feel safe and comforted while they're away from their families, especially ensuring surgery patients are safe during anesthesia. Outside of work, she enjoys playing Nintendo and spending quality time with her loved ones. Kristen is married to her husband, Zach, and together they share their home with seven cats and eight chickens.

Veterinary Technician

Ashley, CVT

Veterinary Technician

Ashley Mackay is a certified veterinary technician specializing in small animals, bringing over 10 years of hands-on experience to Murray Animal Hospital since June 2022. She’s passionate about performing dental cleanings and delivering energetic, compassionate care to every furry patient. Outside the clinic, she has two kids, shares her home with two playful dogs, and loves diving into a good book or hitting the trails for a camping adventure.

Veterinary Technician

Remi, CVT

Veterinary Technician

Remi's been a CVT for 3.5 years now and has spent more than a year at Murray Animal Hospital. What she loves most about my job is helping pets and watching them reunite with their families. She also enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her fiancé. She has an older brother, 2 cats and the most adorable boxer dog named Silly.

Veterinary Assistant

Ximena

Veterinary Assistant

Since joining the team in October 2024, Ximena has been balancing their role as a vet tech with their path toward becoming a veterinarian after moving from Mexico. They have a strong interest in surgical procedures and dental care. When they’re not at the clinic, they stay active with skiing, hiking, and mountain biking—or unwind with a good crochet project.

Veterinary Assistant

Tiffany

Veterinary Assistant

Tiffany is originally from California. She has been in veterinary medicine for over 6 years. When she isn't hard at work caring for your pets, she is normally at the gym or glamping it up with her Husband and their 3lb dog Rocky enjoying snowboarding, hiking or riding their e-bikes around.

Veterinary Assistant

Savanna

Veterinary Assistant

Savanna has been with Murray Animal Hospital for 3.5 yrs and has loved every minute of it. Her favorite part of the job is being able to fix sick animals and make them healthy again, wagging their tails and kissing their owners. Her hobbies include hanging out with her fiancé, 2 kids, and 3 small dogs whether it's visiting the park, farm, or just doing a BBQ in the backyard.

Veterinary Assistant

Samantha

Veterinary Assistant

Sam has been with Murray Animal Hospital since the end of August 2025. She’s been in the veterinary field since 2017 and has been a veterinary assistant for 3.5 years with most of that experience in ICU/Critical Care. Her favorite parts about her job are the friendships she builds with her patients and getting opportunities to learn new skills. When she’s not at work she’s usually studying, walking her dog, going to the gym or attending concerts. She has 3 kids, a cat named Kitten and an Akita named Boba.

Veterinary Assistant

Pascha

Veterinary Assistant

Technician Assistant

Anna

Technician Assistant

Anna is a technician assistant and has been with the practice since 2018. Her favorite thing about this job is the patients and seeing all sorts of new animals. She likes playing video games in her downtime. She currently owns 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 snakes, and a gecko.

Technician Assistant

Trinity

Technician Assistant

Receptionist

Bryn

Receptionist

Bryn is thrilled to have recently joined the team at Murray Animal Hospital as a receptionist. She has a deep love for animals and is so grateful to be in a role where she can help both pets and their people feel welcome and cared for. Her favorite part of the job is creating a warm, positive experience for every client and patient who walks through our doors. At home, she has a sweet cat named Bean who completely has her heart!

Receptionist

Emma

Receptionist

Emma is a receptionist at Murray Animal Hospital, where she has been a valued part of the team since June 2025. Her favorite part of the job is seeing pets go home feeling better and getting the chance to connect with new people each day. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, dancing, and taking scenic drives through the mountains. She also values spending time with her close knit family and caring for her family dog and cat.

Receptionist

Rebecca

Receptionist

Receptionist

Kailyn

Receptionist

Receptionist

Lily

Receptionist

Receptionist

Edison

Receptionist

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Heather

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Heather joined Murray Animal Hospital in October 2024 as a Veterinary Assistant in our Exotics Department. Heather loves exotic medicine because of the challenges and novelty each day brings. With a background in wildlife rehabilitation, Heather brings a deep passion for animal care to her role.
At home, Heather shares her life with two cats, Meeps and Little Bear, as well as a collection of freshwater fish. In her free time, she volunteers at the Tracy Aviary and enjoys attending concerts and spending quality time with her partner, Kendall.

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Kayla

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Kayla is an exotics technician assistant, small animal technician assistant, and receptionist. She has been with the clinic since October 2024. Kayla loves meeting clients and teaching them how to best support their pets through illness or injury. She enjoys assisting in surgery and recovering patients after their operations. Patient comfort in the hospital is always at the forefront of her mind. Whether it’s giving them places to hide, a softer blanket to lay on, or some extra love and treats, she strives to ease their nerves in a new and intimidating environment. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys gaming with her husband and caring for her own pets at home. She has a dog named Champion, who is a boxer mix, a Bearded Dragon named Sébastien, and three snakes: Lola, a common boa; Halo, a Brazilian Rainbow Boa; and Shadow, a Mexican Black Kingsnake.

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Holly

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Holly is a vet tech in exotics and on overnights. She has been in vet med for almost 3 years and has a background in emergency and critical care, wildlife rehabilitation, and zoo veterinary medicine that led to exotics being a good fit for her. She started with Murray Animal Hospital on June 16th of this year after relocating from St. Louis, Missouri to Saratoga Springs. Her favorite part of this job so far is seeing the variety of animals that Dr. Boehler treats and learning new handling skills. On her days off, Holly enjoys hiking or going on trails with her mom and dad. She is also an avid photographer, artist, traveler, and wildlife enthusiast. Holly is a Star Wars and dinosaur fan and loves comic con events. She currently has three cats, including her own cat Hermes who she brought from Missouri, along with her parents’ cats Nugget and Kitty.

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Shae

Veterinary Assistant - Exotics

Shae is a veterinary technician for the exotics department. She has owned and loved exotic animals, specifically reptiles, since she was young. Her favorite species to work with is ball pythons. She is currently going to Salt Lake Community College to work on her Biology degree. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her fiancé, Jay, their basset hound named Mud, and their two cats, Ro and Boots! She also loves art and doing commissioned portraits of people's pets.

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