Our Management Team

Shauna Trierweiler, Receptionist Coordinator

Shauna joined the Sand Road Animal Hospital team in February 2009 when she and her husband, Nick, a longtime native of the area moved here from Southern California. Shauna began as a receptionist and quickly showed her many talents. She was promoted to Front Desk Coordinator in 2011. She came to us with previous accounts receivable experience at a multi-site child care organization.

In her free time, Shauna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, watching movies and playing with her animals. She lives in Sheffield, MA with her husband, their two dogs and two cats.

To contact Shauna, feel free to email her at shauna@sandroadanimals.com

 
 
Krista Barger, Kennel Coordinator

Krista Barger has always enjoyed working with dogs. Having grown up with a Dad on the Police force and in charge of training the police dogs, Krista learned at an early age the intelligence and devotion of dogs. Krista knew when she grew up she wanted to tap into that intelligent, loyal energy of dogs and make the bond between people and pets even stronger. After graduating top of her class in high school, Krista left the area to follow her passion of training dogs gaining much needed hands on experience in Virginia and Texas. She spent time working in pet facilities taking on more and more manager responsibilities and improving her communication and training skills with dogs.

Krista decided to further her knowledge of dogs by attending Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers. She graduated in May 2007 as a Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist. She believes in a positive approach to training; thus making it fun for dog and owner.

She competes in agility with Pebbles, a mini Australian shepherd/dachshund mix. Pebbles has earned the title of Canine Good Citizen and Krista and Pebbles are working towards being registered with Delta as pet partners therapy dogs. Krista also has a cat, Sparky and Papillion, Brady; who is beginning his training.

Sand Road Animal Hospital feels very fortunate that Krista has decided to return to the area and join our staff once again. To have someone of Krista capabilities on staff to help with the communication needs between people and pets allows us to offer some exciting new services. Krista will be holding puppy training classes as well as obedience classes at our veterinary hospital. Krista is also available for private sessions with dog and owner. For more information call Sand Road Animal Hospital at 860 824-5223 or email Krista at: krista@sandroadanimals.com

 

Chris Leeman, Retail Store Manager

Chris joined our practice in 2006, bringing with him ten years of retail experience. He genuinely enjoys working with clients and is never too busy to answer questions, to discuss new products, or to place a special order.

In 2011, Chris completed a degree in general education at Southern New Hampshire University and he got married September. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing volleyball, fishing and photography.

Chris welcomes your ideas. For suggestions on how to improve our customer service or our line of products, contact him at (860) 824-5760, or at his e-mail address:chris@sandroadanimals.com