Meet the Team
A dedicated team of Registered Veterinary Technicians committed to the preservation of global wildlife health through conservation medicine and rehabilitation.
Bailey Romi, RVTg
Bailey Romi, RVTg is a Registered Veterinary Technologist with a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology whose career has been dedicated to advancing animal health, welfare, and conservation. Her experience spans nearly every facet of veterinary medicine, providing her with a unique perspective on the diverse challenges facing both companion animals and wildlife.
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Throughout her career, Bailey has worked in small animal general practice, animal shelters, animal control, wildlife rehabilitation, and international conservation programs. This extensive background has allowed her to develop expertise in clinical medicine, animal welfare, disease prevention, humane population management, and wildlife health.
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In addition to her clinical work, Bailey has participated in veterinary outreach and conservation initiatives across multiple countries, collaborating with veterinarians, researchers, wildlife professionals, and local communities. Her work has included wildlife capture and translocation, conservation medicine, sterilization campaigns, and educational programs designed to improve both animal welfare and coexistence between people and wildlife.
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Bailey is passionate about bridging the gap between veterinary medicine, conservation, and public education. Drawing upon years of hands-on experience in both domestic and wild animal care, she is committed to promoting evidence-based animal welfare practices and supporting initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of animals around the world.
Jessica Clough, RVT
Jessica Clough is a Registered Veterinary Technician born with an innate love of all species, conservation, and veterinary medicine. She has spent her entire life dedicated to immersing herself in those fields.Â
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Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife, with minors in Captive Wild Animal Management, Animal Science, and Biology, followed by an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Her diverse background spans small animal general practice, zoological medicine, fieldwork conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. Her professional and educational background has afforded her many opportunities, including contributing to research on white-nose syndrome in bats, participating in coral reef restoration efforts in Thailand, completing a veterinary technology internship in South Africa, and serving as a former relief RVT at the Kansas City Zoo.Â
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Jessica currently works as the lead RVT at a small animal general practice, where she specializes in anesthesia, pain management, and assisting with complex medical cases. In her free time, she serves as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for her local community, raising and releasing orphaned native wildlife.
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Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional growth, Jessica continually seeks opportunities to expand her expertise through continuing education and hands on fieldwork. She is deeply passionate about the intersection of veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation and is committed to inspiring others to contribute to the preservation of species worldwide.
Leah Ivey, RVT
Leah Ivey is a credentialed veterinary technician with a background in emergency/critical care as well as shelter medicine and animal welfare. Her primary dedication is to be the voice for animals that have no other advocates. Working at a large open-admission urban animal shelter since 2018 has allowed Leah to accumulate a depth and breadth of clinical knowledge with domestic animals that is difficult to find in other environments. Â
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Leah teaches in the large/farm animal division of her local veterinary nursing college helping to bring up the next generation of veterinary caregivers. She is also working to foster respect and responsibility towards all animals in our youth by teaching a summer program of her own design to involve young teens in the world of animal welfare and conservation.Â
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Several veterinary focused trips to South Africa have allowed Leah to hone her critical and assessment skills while hands-on supporting conservation efforts. A sociologist by education, as well as a vet tech, Leah is passionate about finding solutions for local communities to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. These ongoing issues are infinitely important in their own right, as is the need for public education regarding all aspects of conservation struggles.Â
Leanne Foley, RVT
Leanne Foley is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) whose passion for animal health has led her to work with both domestic and exotic species. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation along with an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Her journey has recently led her to her dream role as a Zoological Veterinary Technician, where she provides medical care to a diverse range of species; from sea anemones and frogs to elephants and rhinos, no animal is too small or big for veterinary care.Â
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Her experience encompasses wildlife rehabilitation, shelter medicine, emergency medicine, and zoological medicine. Through these diverse roles, she has developed a strong foundation in veterinary care while deepening her commitment to wildlife conservation and the protection of endangered and threatened species.Â
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Leanne is dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary medicine and aims to maintain a positive, compassionate environment for both animals and her colleagues. Driven by passion, she aims to inspire others to protect, advocate for, and raise awareness on the importance of protecting animals for future generations.
Christal Luna, LVTg
Christal Luna is a Licensed Veterinary Technologist and conservationist dedicated to advancing animal welfare and protecting threatened species around the world. With extensive experience in zoological medicine, wildlife anesthesia, and field conservation, Christal has worked with diverse species ranging from snow leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, and endangered reptiles. Her career spans across multiple zoological institutions, international field programs in South Africa and Central America, and her current role at the world's largest trauma level one center, where she provides advanced anesthesia and medical care for domestic, avian, exotic, and zoo animals.
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Beyond her field and clinical work, Christal is deeply committed to education and mentorship within the veterinary community. She has served as an adjunct instructor and guest lecturer at a veterinary technology program, leading exotic animal handling and diseases courses. She is also in a teaching position at her hospital and emphasizes ethical exotics care, anesthesia safety, and fostering the next generation of conservation-minded veterinary professionals.
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Through collaborations with world-renowned organizations, Christal actively contributes to conservation research, wildlife health, and education initiatives that aim to foster sustainable human–wildlife coexistence. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Conservation Biology, combining her clinical expertise with a global perspective on ecosystem protection. Passionate about bridging veterinary medicine and conservation, Christal continues to support efforts that protect biodiversity and inspire compassion for wildlife worldwide.