Our Team of Pet Health Heros
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Owner / Founder / Veterinarian
File Name: Dr. Masako Mori
Code Name: The Squirrel
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Fearless Leader
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Organized Chaos, Feeding the Masses, Corrections Consultant, Sun Soaker, Eating
EDUCATION: Washington State University-BS in Zoology / Iowa State University Veterinary College
ACCREDITATIONS: USDA Accredited Veterinarian / Speaker at the Illinois State Veterinarian Medical Association / Respected Trainer / Authored a Chapter in the Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice
RESIDENCE: Classified
Masako has always had big dreams. She even drives a 12-passenger van with only one child! But who knows, she may see a giraffe or a herd of deer that need a ride somewhere. Masako realized the biggest dream of her life in 2020, by creating a community-focused, family owned veterinary hospital. This is the icing on the cake (remember, she likes food) to a career spent in service and animal care. For these reasons and so many more, Dr. Masako “The Squirrel” Mori is a Pet Health Hero and always answers the call!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Veterinarian
File Name: Dr. Katy Boger
Dr. Katy Boger was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. After receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology and her Veterinary degree from North Carolina State University (Go PACK!!!), she relocated to Denver, NC. She has worked primarily in companion animal medicine in the greater Charlotte area for the last 20 years. Dr. Boger’s interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, behavior, and emergency medicine. She has worked with the Humane Society of Charlotte primarily with their spay/neuter program, helped with the care of the Lincoln County Shelter pets, and worked as an Emergency Veterinarian at a local specialty hospital. This was where she met Dr. Masako Mori, and they realized that they both shared common interests in veterinary medicine. Dr. Boger places emphasis on the human-animal bond and tries to develop strong relationships with her clients and patients.
Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Boger worked as a Crime Scene Search Technician with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. This was where she met her husband, Carl, who is now a retired CMPD Sergeant. They share their home with a wonderful labrador named Huri, who is a retired Explosives Detection Canine, and a very active Australian Shepherd named Ember. Dr. Boger has a special place in her heart for the herding dogs and the working canines. Her personal interests include fitness, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends.
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Veterinarian
File Name: Faith Rouco
Loves cats and pandas.
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Registered Veterinary Technician
File Name: Kaitlyn Driscoll
Code Name: The Gardener
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Loving Bully Breeds
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Making legendary Zucchini Bread
EDUCATION: NC State & Cedar Valley College
RESIDENCE: Classified
Kaitlyn “The Gardner” Driscoll is a registered veterinary technician by day, and at night enjoys a coveted life of leisure on a 15-acre hobby farm with her longtime beau, Jesse. When Kaitlyn is not gardening, traveling, or fishing on the high seas; she immerses herself in a strict fitness regimen. Outside of Aloha Veterinary Hospital, the ones that depend upon her heroic qualities the most are two pit-bull rescues, two English Bulldog Terriers, and a plethora of ducks and chickens.
Since the age of 13, Kaitlyn, now with only 2% body fat mind you, has been preparing for a hero’s role like this. When Aloha called, “The Gardener” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Registered Veterinary Technician
File Name: Carla Griffith
Code Name: The Judge
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Schutzhund Judge and Dog Trainer
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Artificial Insemination of Dogs, Breeding & Importing German Shepherds, Ear Hair Plucking
EDUCATION: Tarleton State University
RESIDENCE: Classified
Growing up on a cattle ranch in Texas gave Carla “The Judge” Griffith, the moxie and determination to lead a life of service and true grit. Armed with a certification in anesthesia, pain management, and reproduction; she patrols the streets of Mooresville in her orange Chevy Tahoe and on occasion the hills and hollows in her Polaris four-wheeler. One day, you may even see her in an Orange Chevy Camaro....stay tuned.
Whether Carla is at home training, tracking, or teaching obedience and protection work, she is always a hero. When Aloha called, “The Judge” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Registered Veterinary Technician
File Name: Jenaleigh Ohlin
Code Name: Trail Mix
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Watering Chickens
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Drinking White Claw, Eating Big Daddy Salads, Eating Harris Teeter “Cajun” Trail Mix
EDUCATION: Gaston College Veterinary Technician Program (Honors Graduate)
RESIDENCE: Classified, but on a farm, where you may see an Australian Shepard running cattle backwards
Known affectionately as “Trail Mix”, because only Cajun trail mix will do, Jenaleigh Ohlin is considered the kindest soul that has ever graced the doors of Aloha Veterinary Hospital. Jenaleigh has devoted her life to taking care of animals and people for that matter! Whether she is raising “all natural” chickens, “all natural” children, or providing a couch for the laziest pit-bull you’ve ever seen; Jenaleigh and husband Chris, keep Sherrills Ford, NC supplied with the best Angus cattle this side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In Jenaleigh’s downtime (if there is any), she likes to ride around on a golf cart with neighbors. She enjoys her leisure, but is never off duty as a Pet Health Hero. When Aloha called, “Trail Mix” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Registered Veterinary Technician
File Name: Kisha Woody
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Assistant Veterinary Technician and Client Care Representative
File Name: Dianna Carlson
Dianna has been in the animal field for over 20 years. She has worked in shelter medicine and rescues as well as veterinary medicine and took on the management role in these positions numerous times over the years. Her start was in the human field, but she quickly realized her heart belonged to those with the quietest voices. She loves all creatures great and small, as well as the beach, fishing (especially surf fishing) and she is undeniably a Jeep girl.
She is an Iredell county native and resides with her husband and her dog Boone, 6 cats (Mia, Patches, Riddle, Leon, Drake and Spanky) and a big stinky goat named Waylon.
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Assistant Veterinary Technician and Client Care Representative
File Name: Jessica Ellis
Code Name: The Mayor
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Loving and Knowing Everyone in Mooresville
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Emerging IT Expert, Hair and Makeup, Essential Oils, Wine and Steak Connoisseur
ACCREDITATIONS: Animal CPR Comprehensive Training
RESIDENCE: Classified
Being an unofficial Mayor of a small-town isn’t easy, but Jess “The Mayor” Ellis sure makes it look that way. Equipped with a determination for perfection, a gift for gab, and hair and makeup right out of Cosmopolitan, if there is a problem, “The Mayor” has all the local constabulary on speed dial. She even has a personal motto: Work hard and don’t ever give up, to achieve the things you want in life.
Away from work and her unofficial mayoral duties, Jess is caregiver to a multitude of rescued animals. These include, dogs, cats, horses, a donkey, and a chameleon; but being mom to her child Rory, makes her the biggest hero! With a full plate, when Aloha called, “The Mayor” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Assistant Veterinary Technician and Client Care Representative
File Name: Blanca Rodriguez
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Assistant Veterinary Technician and Client Care Representative
File Name: Lexie Welch
Code Name: The Kitten
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Being Cool Under Pressure
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Leaf Peeping, Eating Cheesecake, Hating Mornings, Piglet Feeder
EDUCATION: South Iredell High School/Penn Foster-Currently Enrolled
RESIDENCE: Classified
If semi-successfully taking care of succulents were an Olympic sport, then Lexie “The kitten” Welch would win a Bronze medal. Known for her hometown charm and cool as a cucumber personality, she doesn’t need blue hair to command respect...but she has it anyway! The Kitten is the youngest of the team and made it clear to everyone, that loving kittens was on the top of her agenda when she came on board with Aloha.
Caregiver to eight uniquely named dogs and cats, Lexie treats Petunia, Clementine, Malone, Sookie, Pigeon, Steve, Albus, and Theodore all the same. If she isn’t peeping at leaves on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hating mornings, Lexie is furthering her education at Penn Foster to become a Registered Vet Tech. This makes her a Pet Health Hero for sure. When Aloha called, “The Kitten” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Executive Administrator and Client Care Representative
File Name: Rachel Schaub
Code Name: The Shepherd
PRIMARY SPECIALTY: G.S.D.I. (Getting Stuff Done Immediately)
SECONDARY SPECIALTIES: Traveling the World, Painting, Coffee & Wine Connoisseur, Payroll, Shepherd’s Pie Genius
Rachel “The Shepherd” Schaub, NEVER rests on her laurels. The Shepherd is the outside resource that all teams need. Earning her codename for taking care of the team’s functional needs, this means sometimes stepping away from her jet setting lifestyle as a flight attendant with American Airlines, to be Aloha’s undercover supply clerk.
Of all the trips Rachel could go on, going back to New Zealand would be the best mission yet. If Aloha asked, she would gladly throw off her headset (only one that wears one, by the way) and hop in a plane for another adventure. Being a dependable go-getter, and genuinely amazing person, she earns the reputation easily as a Pet Health Hero! When Aloha called, “The Shepherd” answered!
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
Client Care Representative and Chief Marketing Officer
File Name: Kenji Mori
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
IT Specialist
File Name: Jim Bellissimo
Professional Chill Guy. You cannot have him.
Aloha veterinary hospital critical role:
IT Specialist and Veterinary Technician.
File Name: Tony Pinto
Tony spent six years active duty with the United States Air Force where he specialized in IT. Although always passionate about animals, Tony pursued his certification as a Veterinary Assistant and later Veterinary Technician while building his career in technology. His love for animals beginning with his first dog as a young boy, led him to work additional jobs in various Emergency Veterinary practices across the country for nearly 20 years.
With Tony's expertise in technology and passion for the environment he is helping us to reduce our paper use which allows us to minimize our carbon footprint.
Tony now lives in Raleigh with his wife and daughter and their 3 dogs, potbelly pig (Tillie), six cats, several reptiles and other small animals. Tony is highly experienced in exotic animals, but his first love has always been the rush of emergency medicine.