Brianna Burris Robinson is a 2013 graduate of Middletown High School where she completed Animal Science and Veterinary Technician courses. She grew up in Delaware on a small farm with a variety of small and large animals. Before joining our team in December of 2014 she was a manager for Delaware State Parks. Brianna is pictured here with Stryker and Yinzer, both German Shepherds. She also has Khaos who is a blood donor for our hospital. She still visits all of her other animals that reside in Delaware with her family. Brianna also spends her free time with her daughter Briar.
Jessica Fundis was born and raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania. She attended Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School and earned her Veterinary Technician degree from the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh. Jessica has been a certified Veterinary Technician since 2007. She has been with Somerset Veterinary Hospital since October 2016 and is our Head Technician, but most recently our Office Manager. Jessica currently lives in Rockwood with her husband, Zach, and their sons Eli and Amos. Her dogs are Trigger, Rodi, and Bluey, along with her cats Snow Drop, Garfield, Pete, Bingo, and Muffin. During her free time she works on the farm raising cattle and taking care of her two horses and two goats. She also enjoys biking on the GAP trail.
Heather Miller is one of our receptionists. She is a graduate from Shanksville Stonycreek High School. She has a bachelors degree in Biology from UPJ. She has a daughter, a beagle and a small kitten. She was a substitute teacher for 5 years before joining our team at Somerset Vet. In her free time she enjoys reading and playing Pokemon Go.
Tara Bass is a graduate from Shanksville - Stonycreek High School and went to Somerset County Technology Center for a degree in Carpentry and Masonry. She has been married for 5 years and is a mother to two daughters. She owns 3 dogs, two cats and six ducks. She is currently continuing her education and studying to get her Veterinary Technician Degree. Tara is currently one of our receptionist and started her journey with us in January of 2023.
Crystal Welder was born and raised on her family farm in Clearfield County. She graduated from Curwensville Area High School. She earned her Veterinary Technician Degree at YTI in York PA. She has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for over 5 years now. She just recently moved to Somerset County. She has two rescue dogs Bellatrix and Mazikeen. In her free time she enjoys to hunt, fish and spend time outdoors.
Jasmine Wetzel is from the Johnstown area. She graduated from Commonwealth Charter Academy in 2024. She has been with our team since September of 2023. She has 3 dogs named Angel, Buddy and Shadow. She also has 3 cats named Luna, Midnight and Rascal. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends and even enjoys to color.