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.

Danielle has been a part of the animal care world since 2017 and in veterinary medicine since the end of 2021. She loves being a part of providing a great customer experience and assisting in animal care. When not at work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her two pups and taking them out hiking.

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.

Adriana has been in veterinary medicine since 2020 and prides herself in being part of the process of keeping pets cared for and loved. It is such a gratifying feeling for her, knowing that she contributed to helping sick or healthy pets. In her free time, Adriana loves to hike, read, make jewelry, and spend time with her pets, Mila, Kylo, and Opal.

Kiandra has been in veterinary medicine since 2020 and enjoys watching her patients grow and or improve. She cherishes the bonds made with patients and their owners, as well as learning and improving upon her veterinary medicine knowledge. In her free time, Kiandra enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and creating artwork.

Rayna has been in veterinary medicine since 2020 and really enjoys the bond she feels with the animals. She believes it is amazing to be a part of continued care as they come back for regular checkups. The long-term relationships made with her patients and their owners make working at Del Norte very special for Rayna. Outside of work, Rayna likes to play guitar, kick around a soccer ball, listen to music, and play with her dogs.

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!

Maddie has been in veterinary medicine since 2019. She prides herself on caring for patients as though they were her own and giving them the best care possible. Outside of work Maddie likes to crochet and snuggle with her dogs.