Del Norte Animal Clinic team

Dr. Kern is a 2013 Colorado State graduate. She is a New Mexico native and, like the other two veterinarians at Del Norte, worked as a technician under Dr. Livingstone for many years prior to completing her veterinary degree. Rejoining the team feels like coming home, and she is excited to serve the Del Norte family. Her professional interests include dentistry, general surgery, dermatology, and critical care. Dr. Kern lives with her husband, three children, two dogs, one cat, and four horses. Outside of work, she enjoys horse and dog sports, running, and gardening.

Dr. Williams was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He attended the University of New Mexico before pursuing his DVM at Colorado State University and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Williams started working at Del Norte Animal Clinic in high school as part of a mentorship program and worked at Del Norte for seven years as an assistant. Dr. Williams rejoined the Del Norte Animal Clinic team as a doctor in

Dr. Williams has numerous interests within veterinary medicine, including preventative medicine, dentistry, hospice, and client education. In his spare time, he enjoys doing all things outdoors, including mountain biking. Dr. Williams has three cats and one dog that take up the majority of his attention, as well as a lovely fiancé who is also a veterinarian. Although Dr. Williams enjoys traveling, he never sees himself living anywhere other than New Mexico.

Dr. Leslie Tucker is originally from Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Tucker received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in 2007 and graduated from Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Dr. Tucker has practiced Veterinary Medicine in Arizona, Florida, Virginia, Nebraska and is excited to call Albuquerque her new home. She enjoys internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. She looks forward to building relationships with our patients and their owners. Dr. Tucker loves enjoying nature with her husband, two daughters, and their dog Allie.

Justine joined our team in 2022 and has been working as a veterinary technician since graduating CNM in 2014. She has experience working with many species of animals but is a self-proclaimed “crazy cat lady.” In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends.

Marlo has been in veterinary medicine since 2005. She takes an interest in the similarities found between animals and humans as well as educating clients. In her free time, Marlo enjoys spending time with her family.

Celea joined our team in 2022 but has been in veterinary medicine since 2020. She is a certified assistant and graduated from Pima Medical institute. Celea loves working with all of our patients and to provide excellent care. Celea is an animal lover for sure, she stays busy outside of work with all of her fur babies: 2 dogs, 2 ferrets, 2 cats and a rabbit!

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