Our Team
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Jay Hight, DVMDr. Hight is originally from Smith River, California. He graduated from Humboldt State University in 1972 and Kansas State University school of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. He moved back to California with his wife Diana and started working at Sunny Brae Animal Clinic in 1978. He became co-owner of SBAC in 1979, and sole owner in 2013. When Dr. Hight is not working, he enjoys golfing, fishing, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dr. Hight has two dogs named "Sunny" and "Reighny", and a cat named "Limón" as well as his horse, "Radical Rad".
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Tami Reynolds, DVM Dr. Tami Reynolds is a native of the Bay Area. She initially set out to pursue a career in anthropology, but after working for a cat rescue group in rural Colorado, decided to change her direction and become a veterinarian. She completed a degree in Molecular Biology from Adams State College and her veterinary degree from Colorado State University. She has been at Sunny Brae Animal Clinic since June of 2008. When she is not at the clinic she enjoys the many outdoor adventures available in Humboldt county, especially taking her two children and three dogs "Moki", "Lomi", and "Rocco") to the beach! She also has two cats named "Barry White", and "Grey Ghost".
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Susan Burden, DVM
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Dr. Susan Burden has been a member of the Sunny Brae team since 2001. She grew up in Mount Gilead, Ohio and received undergraduate degrees in Pre-Veterinary medicine and Biology from the University of Findlay. She obtained her DVM at the Ohio State University in 1998. In Humboldt County, Dr. Burden enjoys hiking with her dogs, trips to the beach, kayaking and gardening. Email: [email protected]
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Rachel Carlton, DVMDr. Rachel Carlton grew up in Champaign, Illinois and received her undergraduate degree in Marine Biology from Humboldt State University. After volunteering at the humane society in her hometown, she decided to change her focus to veterinary medicine. She attended St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine for the first three years, and finished her veterinary degree at Oregon State University. Dr. Carlton was excited for the opportunity to return to Humboldt County and has been with Sunny Brae Animal Clinic since July of 2013. In her free time she enjoys scuba diving, running, hiking, traveling and exploring the outdoors with her dog "Tiger Lilly".
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Leigh Higgins, DVMBorn and raised in Metro Detroit Dr. Higgins completed her undergraduate work in Animal Science at Michigan State University. She attended veterinary school at Saint Georges University and clinical training at University of Missouri. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her Smooth Fox Terrier Lyla, and holland lop rabbit Brewski-Bunny.
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Alicia Garlick, DVMDr. Alicia Garlick grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains. She attended UC Davis for both her undergraduate Biology degree and Veterinary School. She completed her veterinary degree in 2003, then returned to the South Bay Area to work in Sunnyvale. She moved to Humboldt County in 2014 to be closer to family and enjoy our beautiful outdoors with her husband and children. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, especially on Clam Beach! She has a retired Thoroughbred named Jackson, a terrier cross named Chex, two cats, Gremlin and Tira, and an iguana named Izaak.
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Haley Williams, DVMOriginally from the San Francisco Bay Area Dr Williams attended Humboldt State University for undergrad, receiving a BS in Zoology. Dr Williams then attended UC Davis for her veterinary education with the intent of moving back to Arcata after graduation to work as a general practitioner, with a particular interest in working with cats and their people. She is excited to be back in the area, starting her career and re-acquainting herself with everything Humboldt has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, tide pooling, gardening, and being outside in general (especially at the beach). Dr Williams shares her home with her fiance, Louis, and their foster failure kitty, Mo, rescue pup from Hoopa, BooBoo, lineolated parakeet, Stella, and betta fish, Mick Fanning aka White Lightning.
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Clarity Skeen, DVMDr. Clarity Skeen grew up in South Dakota riding horses on the prairie and swimming in the Missouri River. She was always surrounded by animals (pets, foster pets, rescues, and convalescents) she returned to school to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian, graduating from UC Davis in 2003. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr Skeen graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, and earned a master's degree in veterinary science from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She and her human family currently share their home with a dog, 6 cats, and a bunny. When not caring for animals, Dr. Skeen enjoys gardening, hiking, camping and spending time with her 2-legged and 4-legged family.
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SAMANTHA BURK, DVM
Dr. Burk grew up in the high desert of Southern California. She has earned her BS degree in animal science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her veterinary degree from Ross university. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, riding her horse and helping with her husband's dairy. Dr Burk is also certified in chiropractic for horses and dogs.
Dr. Burk grew up in the high desert of Southern California. She has earned her BS degree in animal science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her veterinary degree from Ross university. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, riding her horse and helping with her husband's dairy. Dr Burk is also certified in chiropractic for horses and dogs.
