Our Staff at Sierra Animal Hospital

After spending 17 years as a Registered Veterinary Technician and later the Practice Manager for a small animal practice here in Placerville, Dr. Rapp returned to school to continue her career. After completing her undergraduate degree at UC Davis, she attended Western University of Health Sciences' College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in canine sports medicine, service animals, and the human-animal bond. She was an associate veterinarian for Dr. Johnson in 2017 and is now the very proud owner of Sierra Animal Hospital. She is deeply rooted in the community and enjoys teaching both through the ROP program and 4H. When disaster strikes, you will find her working as a member of the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps. Dr. Rapp looks forward to continuing the legacy of Sierra Animal Hospital.

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Dr. Rainee Johnson completed her training at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. She has been practicing in the area since that time, starting at Sierra Animal Hospital in 1990. She purchased the practice from Dr. Rick Exstrom when he retired in 2004 and in 2020, has sold the practice to her colleague Dr. Rapp. Her outside interests include dog training with a heavy emphasis on agility. She has trained a Clumber Spaniel, English Springer Spaniels and Norwich Terriers all to the top level of agility competition. In addition, she has worked in obedience and tracking with multiple dogs. She has also shown in confirmation and bred Norwich Terriers. She shares her home with multiple dogs, cats, goats, chickens, a tortoise and horses.

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Helene graduated from Consumnes River College in 1989 and received her Registered Veterinary Technicians License later that year. Helene is happily married with two amazing kids. When not working she likes to go camping and enjoys maintaining her garden. The recent adoption of her Pudel Pointer, Abby, keeps her busy. Helene previously worked for Sierra Animal Hospital from 1989 to 1995 and came back to join us in 2016.

Jessica earned her Veterinary Technician Associates Degree and License from Carrington College in 2014. After completing her externship here at Sierra Animal Hospital she was offered a job as a technician. She also worked at Marqueen Pet Emergency & Specialty. Emergency medicine is a passion of hers. She loves to go hiking with her family and exploring the outdoors.

Cathy has been at Sierra Animal Hospital for over 25 years! She recently welcomed a new puppy into her home, Pi, the Vizsla.

Dena moved from the Bay Area in 2001 to join Sierra Animal Hospital. She started her career in veterinary medicine in high school after taking ROP Medical Occupations/Veterinary Medicine. She lives with her family, 2 cats (Shelby Lynn and Lewis), 2 Rat Terriers (Stewart and Megan), and several chickens and a goat. In her off time Dena enjoys gardening and camping.

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