Maryann Cristler
Lead Assistant
Maryann was born and raised in Southern Oregon where she spent every free moment in a barn. Her early years spent riding and doing barn chores fostered her passion for animal care. She spent her teens and early 20’s as a working student, then assistant trainer in several horse show barns. Her veterinary assistant career started in 2014 in general practice, she started assisting Dr. Christensen in late 2017 in canine as well as equine reproduction. She is currently enrolled in online courses to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
When she’s not at the clinic she enjoys kayaking with her dog and husband, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, and photography. Her family consists of her husband, 3 big dogs and her horse.